In 2026, it marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Dongfeng Cummins.
At the age of thirty, one should establish oneself and scale new heights. In the first half of 2026, Dongfeng Cummins achieved a steady growth in engine sales, with the year-on-year growth rate exceeding the double-digit mark. Sales of light trucks, construction machinery, overseas markets, and Marine power have all increased simultaneously. With a comprehensive layout and multi-dimensional in-depth development, a solid foundation for high-quality growth has been laid.
Milestone
At the age of thirty, establish oneself and achieve brilliance
On May 14th, the "Dongfeng Cummins 30 Years, Movement Creates the Extraordinary" 30th Anniversary and customer Appreciation live broadcast was successfully launched. Dongfeng Cummins, together with thousands of customers and partners, kept a 30-year appointment.
Looking back on the journey, from the beginning of the cooperation between Dongfeng Motor and Cummins in 1986, to the establishment of the joint venture in 1996, and then to the acceleration of diversified development through capital increase and share expansion in 2003. Up to now, Dongfeng Cummins has delivered over 4.3 million engines to customers, with products covering the entire range from 2.5 liters to 16 liters.
In March 2025, the 4 millionth engine of Dongfeng Cummins rolled off the production line.
Standing at the historical juncture of 30 years, Dongfeng Cummins not only looks back on its glorious journey but also sets new milestones with an energetic attitude. The cumulative sales volume in the first half of the year reached a record high. This is not only a significant increase in figures but also the highest recognition of Dongfeng Cummins' technological accumulation and quality commitment over the past three decades by the market.
Standing at a brand-new development juncture, Dongfeng Cummins will simultaneously advance the research and development of Genesis Truck 3.0, the cutting-edge technology of National VII, and the planning of non-road National V engines. It will consolidate the confidence for long-term growth through technological iteration and set new milestones for development in the order of each anniversary.
Co-collaboration
Unite for mutual benefit and expand the market
Dongfeng Cummins is well aware that it is difficult to achieve great things alone. Only by working in the same direction as its partners can it achieve a win-win future.
In the first half of 2026, Dongfeng Cummins was deeply integrated with Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles, Dongfeng Import and Export, etc. From R&D calibration to the launch of complete vehicles, from scene verification to terminal delivery, engines and complete vehicles were jointly developed, verified and launched - the vehicle moves, the core moves, resonating in unison.
Strategic level
On March 18th, Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Cummins celebrated the 40th anniversary of their cooperation in Wuhan and signed a new memorandum of cooperation, focusing on three key areas: The Genesis truck 3.0 project, the development of National VII products and vehicle matching, and overseas market expansion, to promote the full value chain collaboration from R&D to service.
Dongfeng and Cummins officially signed a memorandum of cooperation, marking a new stage in their global strategic cooperation.
The field of heavy trucks
The Dongfeng Tianlong KH equipped with the Dongfeng Cummins Z15N FE gas engine has completed the launch and tasting in five cities across the country, namely Shijiazhuang, Jining, Chengdu, Zhengzhou and Yinchuan. Combining strong power with ultra-low operating costs, the five cities are working in tandem, and the orders have exceeded a thousand. The Dongfeng Tianlong KX, equipped with the Dongfeng Cummins high-power gas engine Z16N, as a brand-new high-end gas power product launched by Dongfeng Cummins, has been specially tuned for the mountainous and plateau trunk road conditions in Northwest China. Its outstanding performance has received high praise from a wide range of customers.
Site of the regional launch event of Dongfeng Tianlong KH equipped with Z15N FE gas power
The field of light trucks
The Dongfeng high-end light truck Dongfeng Qiankun equipped with Dongfeng Cummins D2.5/D3.0 engines has been successfully launched in Chengdu, Nanjing, Urumqi, Beijing and Xiangyang. It has created efficient transportation solutions for cold chain and green channel users and has been highly recognized by the market, injecting strong impetus into the significant growth of Dongfeng Cummins' light truck sales in the first half of 2026.
Dongfeng Qiankun Chengdu Listing Press Conference
Globalization
Set sail and show the strength
Firmly implementing its globalization strategy, Dongfeng Cummins is accelerating its steps onto the world stage.
In the first half of the year, overseas sales achieved a significant year-on-year growth. Relying on the in-depth collaboration with Dongfeng Import & Export, the two major overseas sales tracks of automotive and non-road vehicles simultaneously accelerated.
The automotive power has precisely expanded into the Southeast Asian and Oceania markets, with sales steadily rising. The low-emission and highly durable non-road power solution is suitable for a wide range of global working conditions, and its competitiveness in overseas markets continues to rise.
China Dongfeng Industrial Import & Export Corporation visited DCEC to discuss a new chapter overseas.
Outstanding achievements in overseas benchmark markets
Relying on Cummins' complete business network covering over 190 countries and regions around the world, Dongfeng Cummins has successively won landmark projects in major core areas, creating a diversified overseas growth model.
Regions such as Vietnam and Pakistan have become the core sources of order growth. Vietnam, a core market in Southeast Asia, exported 1,303 engines in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 94%. In May, Dongfeng Tianjin KR engines equipped with ISB5.9 and ISD6.7 power were delivered in bulk to the local market. Sany 12-ton single steel wheel rollers with QSB3.9 power was also supplied. The number of single orders within the year exceeded 200, and the cumulative orders exceeded 400.
Commercial vehicle products equipped with Dongfeng Cummins engines are exported to Vietnam.
The market in South Asia, Pakistan, has shown a strong growth momentum. In the first half of the year, 779 engines were exported, a year-on-year increase of 155%.
The market in Tanzania, East Africa, has been steadily expanding. In the first half of the year, 257 engines were exported, a year-on-year increase of 90%, continuously expanding the regional engineering and transportation equipment supporting market.
In the Australian and New Zealand markets of Oceania, a key breakthrough has been achieved. In June, the right-hand drive flagship light truck Capal.45 equipped with a D2.5 engine was officially launched. At the same time, in collaboration with Dongfeng Import & Export, three exclusive power solutions for high-end models in Australia and one for Europe were developed, facilitating the vehicle's entry into the overseas high-end commercial vehicle market. It is expected that batch sales will be achieved by the end of 2026.
Dongfeng Cummins D2.5 Power Dongfeng Import and Export right-hand Drive Light Truck launched in Australia
In the Latin American and Brazilian markets, a large order for non-road power has been successfully placed. The QSB6.7, when paired with Sany's 190-horsepower motor graders, has secured a single export order of 500 units. Relying on a localized service system, the brand has solidified its core competitiveness in the South American market.
Not only have these overseas regions achieved remarkable results, but also other overseas markets such as Europe, Central Asia, and West Africa have been steadily expanding. Dongfeng Cummins' multi-faceted global layout continues to unleash its growth potential.
DFMIEC&DCEC Indonesia Customer Seminar
To consolidate the foundation for global development, simultaneously improve the overseas service guarantee system, reserve sufficient service backup machines and spare parts in advance, and regularly dispatch professional technical service personnel to the site to quickly respond to the maintenance and technical debugging needs of terminal equipment. Synchronize and collaborate with major Oems to carry out localized brand promotion activities, and comprehensively consolidate the long-term operation foundation in overseas markets.
New Power
A powerful engine driven by multiple forces
While stabilizing the automotive market, Dongfeng Cummins has successfully opened up two new growth poles: non-road and power generation.
The field of construction machinery
In the first half of 2026, the sales volume of Dongfeng Cummins' construction machinery business showed a strong growth momentum, reaching a record high. Facing the current crucial juncture of the transition from non-road National IV to National V standards, Dongfeng Cummins has completed its forward-looking technological reserves and product layout in advance, deepened its collaboration with original equipment manufacturers, supported their overseas strategies, continuously planned low-emission products, and obtained multiple overseas bulk orders. At the same time, improve the domestic market layout to achieve continuous growth in sales volume and market share.
Dongfeng Cummins B3.9CS4 helps customers in Shandong and Henan safeguard the garlic market
The field of Marine power
The highly efficient and reliable power generation precisely serves key fields such as telecommunications, healthcare, and mining. With outstanding stability and low fuel consumption, it has won market trust and helped Dongfeng Cummins achieve a new high in Marine power sales in the first half of 2026.
Dongfeng Cummins' intelligent manufacturing leads the way in the fields of construction machinery and power generation.
At the age of thirty, one stands upright in youth, with a thousand sails racing forward
The all-round breakthroughs in the first half of the year are the best proof of our deep commitment to the market, our dedication to technology and our concerted efforts in the same industry. In the second half of the year, Dongfeng Cummins will continue to focus on the research and development of green and efficient power. Internally, it will deepen the collaboration with original equipment manufacturers and upgrade the quality system of intelligent manufacturing. Externally, it will expand global overseas market channels and continuously improve the full range of power solutions for vehicles, off-road vehicles and power generation. Backed by 30 years of craftsmanship, we join hands with partners across the entire industrial chain to provide an accelerated engine for the high-quality development of the global power industry.