A Smarter, Right Sized Workhorse: The Cummins X10 Engine

What if you could get heavy-duty power without the size and weight penalty? In this video, we break down the new Cummins X10 engine, a 10-liter mid-bore workhorse designed to replace the L9 and X12, including horsepower, torque, PTO capability, and how it delivers serious performance in a more efficient, compact package.

If you’re a fleet manager, operator, or vocational truck professional evaluating powertrain options for 2027 and beyond, the X10 is built for you, delivering future-ready performance today while maintaining the durability and dependability Cummins is known for.

Hear directly from Cummins X10 Product Manager, Tara Johnson, on how the X10 blends heavy-duty strength with medium-duty efficiency, and what that means for payload, uptime, and total cost of ownership.

Key specs and takeaways:

• Up to 450 hp and 1,650 lb.-ft. torque (heavy-duty rating)
• Up to 380 hp and 1,250 lb.-ft. torque (medium-duty rating)
• PTO capability: 590 lb.-ft. continuous/664 lb.-ft. intermittent
• Replaces both L9 and X12 platforms
• Built on proven X15 architecture
• Integrated digital features with Acumen for predictive maintenance and OTA updates
• Designed for improved power-to-weight ratio and increased payload potential

This video was sponsored by Cummins. Learn more about the Cummins X10: https://www.cummins.com/en-na/engines/products/x10

First announced back in 2023, the wait is finally over. Watch for more info!