Cummins is not a forklift manufacturer. Instead, it is the world‘s leading supplier of diesel engines for heavy-duty forklifts, telehandlers, and container handlers. In 2026, Cummins engines power some of the most demanding material handling equipment from brands including Hyundai, Hyster, Sany, Linde, and EP Equipment.
Cummins Forklift Engine Series
Cummins offers a range of diesel engines specifically designed for forklift and material handling applications:
Engine Series Displacement Power Range Emissions Applications
QSF2.8 2.8 L 48.5 kW (65 hp) Tier 4 Final Compact rough terrain forklifts
B3.3 3.3 L 45–63 kW (60–85 hp) Tier 3 / Stage IIIA Forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers
QSF3.8 3.8 L 75 kW (101 hp) Tier 4 Final 3.5–7.0 ton diesel forklifts
QSB3.9 3.9 L — — 4–12 ton counterbalanced forklifts
QSB6.7 6.7 L 122–168 kW (163–228 hp) Tier 3 / Stage III 11–16 ton heavy-duty forklifts
QSL 9.0 L 207 kW (278 hp) Tier 4 / Stage IV 25+ ton forklifts, reach stackers
QSM11 10.8 L 245 kW (330 hp) Tier 3 Large container handlers, Linde C400
Forklift Brands Using Cummins Engines
Hyundai Material Handling
Hyundai‘s 7-Series and 9-Series diesel forklifts are powered by Cummins engines:
Model Capacity Engine Power
110/130/160D-7E 11,000–16,000 kg QSB6.7 163 hp
250D-9 25,000 kg QSL 278 hp
35/40/45D-9 / 50DA-9 3.5–5.0 ton QSF3.8 101 hp
250D-7E 25,000 kg QSL 278 hp
Hyundai‘s 250D-9 features the Cummins QSL six-cylinder turbo-charged engine, meeting EPA Tier 4 and EU Stage IV emission regulations.
Hyster
Hyster uses Cummins engines across its heavy-duty and rough terrain forklift lines:
Model Capacity Engine Power
H250-48HD 25,000 lbs QSB 6.7L 155 hp
H970XD 43,998 kg (97,000 lbs) QSL 9.0L —
H700HD — QSB 6.7L 260 hp
H20XM-9 — Cummins 228 hp
The Hyster H250-48HD is a heavy-duty diesel forklift engineered for demanding industrial applications, delivering 25,000-pound load capacity at a 48-inch load center.
EP Equipment
The CPCD70T9 is a 7,000 kg (7-ton) internal combustion counterbalanced forklift equipped with a Cummins QSB3.9 engine. The CPCD T9 Series ranges from 4 to 12 tons and is designed for heavy-duty material handling in manufacturing plants, yards, ports, and outdoor logistics centers.
Sany
The Sany SCP160V2A diesel forklift features a Cummins QSB6.7 engine producing 164 kW with EU Stage III emission compliance.
Linde
The Linde C 400/5 sit-down forklift features a robust Cummins QSM11 engine delivering 245 kW (330 hp) at 2100 rpm and generating 1,235 lb-ft of torque.
Other Brands
SkyTrak telehandlers use Cummins diesel engines for reliable and efficient performance
Viper FD50 and FD70 forklifts feature Cummins engines
Chinese 30–35 ton heavy-duty container forklifts adopt Cummins diesel engines with sufficient power, large torque, and low oil consumption
Key Specifications – Representative Models
Model Brand Capacity Engine Power Torque Emissions
250D-9 Hyundai 25,000 kg QSL 278 hp — Tier 4/Stage IV
H250-48HD Hyster 25,000 lbs QSB 6.7L 155 hp 440 lb-ft Tier 3
CPCD70T9 EP 7,000 kg QSB3.9 — — —
SCP160V2A Sany 16,000 kg QSB6.7 164 kW 949 Nm Stage III
Linde C400/5 Linde — QSM11 245 kW 1,235 lb-ft —
Where to Buy Cummins-Powered Forklifts
Hyundai Material Handling – Authorized dealers for 7-Series and 9-Series diesel forklifts
Hyster – Heavy-duty and rough terrain forklifts through Hyster dealer network
EP Equipment – CPCD T9 Series forklifts
Machinio – New and used Cummins forklifts for sale
BuyFleetNow – Viper FD50 and FD70 forklifts
Summary
Cummins does not manufacture forklifts, but its diesel engines power some of the most demanding material handling equipment in the world. In 2026, Cummins engine series from the compact QSF2.8 (48.5 kW) for rough terrain forklifts to the massive QSM11 (245 kW) for container handlers are found in Hyundai, Hyster, Sany, Linde, and EP Equipment forklifts. Key models include the Hyundai 250D-9 (25,000 kg capacity with QSL engine), Hyster H250-48HD (25,000 lbs capacity with QSB 6.7L), and EP CPCD70T9 (7,000 kg with QSB3.9). For buyers seeking heavy-duty diesel forklifts with proven reliability, fuel economy, and Tier 4 emissions compliance, Cummins-powered forklifts represent a leading choice in the 2026 market.