Cummins, as one of the world’s top three engine manufacturers, is renowned for its reliability and high quality. The engine of this brand is widely used in various equipment, providing power for equipment around the world.

As is well known, there are some parts on the engine that are prone to wear and tear. When replacing them, part number information is needed to confirm that the correct parts have been purchased.

So, how to know the part number? The serial number of the engine is crucial.

1.The Importance of Engine Serial Number

After obtaining the engine serial number, all information about the engine can be obtained, including the engine configuration, pictures of the parts included in the engine, and part numbers.

2. Characteristics of engine serial number

The serial number of Cummins is usually composed of 8 digits. Some early models may have serial numbers as short as 6 digits. These serial numbers follow a numerical sequence based on the production sequence of the engine on the assembly line. In addition to the serial number, Cummins engines also have a slightly unique feature called CPL, which represents a critical parts list or control parts list.

3.How to find the serial number of the engine

Different models represent different purposes and displacements, and the engine nameplates for different models are also located in different positions.

We have compiled a detailed list for you by model, which can help you find the engine nameplate and serial number as quickly as possible.