Cummins has made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show this year with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution in performance, efficiency, and total vehicle optimisation.
Bringing together its new X15 engine, the Eaton Cummins Endurant 18-speed automated transmission, and Meritor axles, brakes, and drivelines, the system represents a unified Cummins solution from engine to road – a major milestone in the company’s transformation into a complete, fuel-diverse and digitally connected powertrain provider.
“The Brisbane Truck Show is our first opportunity to show what full Cummins integration looks like – and more importantly, what it delivers,” said David Cole, managing director, Cummins drivetrain and braking systems Australia.
“This is more than a powertrain – it’s a platform for optimisation,” said Cole.
“It’s a system designed to reduce downtime, improve fuel economy, and lower total cost of ownership.”
The integrated powertrain is the result of Cummins’ strategic 2022 acquisition of Meritor, which complements the established Eaton Cummins joint venture and gives Cummins complete control over all major drivetrain elements.
This synergy is delivering smarter, more connected, and highly efficient solutions designed specifically for Australia’s demanding linehaul and vocational transport sectors.
The drivetrain is completed by the Meritor MT21-165GP tandem drive axle, widely trusted in linehaul and commercial fleets across Australia. The latest linehaul specification removes the oil pump, improving fuel economy by up to 1.5%.
For vocational fleets, a version with an integrated oil pump provides increased durability and protection in heavy-duty and off-road applications.
RPL Permalube driveshafts – engineered to be maintenance-free for over one million kilometres – offer unmatched durability and reliability, especially in high-kilometre operations.
The Endurant XD Pro 18-speed transmission brings next-generation shift logic and precision to the equation. Designed for torque ratings up to 2779 Nm it delivers smoother, faster shifting, even in steep terrain and tough operating conditions. Paired with the X15 Euro 6 low-end torque, the result is a seamless, high efficiency driving experience.
“It is designed as a single system, with every component calibrated and integrated to work together, reducing friction points and improving uptime.”
Through Cummins’ expansive national service and support network, and part retailers, fleet operators can also access diagnostics, training, and parts support to maximise uptime and ensure rapid response, no matter where the vehicle is operating.
The Cummins-Meritor range on display will also include locally assembled and application-specific drivetrain solutions.
These Australian-engineered enhancements reinforce Cummins’ long-standing commitment to local industry, job creation, and delivering solutions tailored for the unique needs of operators in the region.
The Cummins team can be found at stand 94 at the Brisbane Truck Show, May 15–18, 2025, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins which is, a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments, including components, engine, distribution, power systems, and Accelera by Cummins, which is supported by its global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise.
Cummins says it is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, the the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products.
Cummins has approximately 69,900 employees and earned $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024.
