Cummins-powered Skater powerboat sets new world record
Cummins has a global network of 500 company-owned and independent distributor facilities at more than 5 200 dealer locations in over 190 countries.
CUMMINS, a global leader in the manufacture, sales and servicing of diesel engines and related technology is proud to announce that its 5.9L 480 hp QSB engine played an instrumental role in officially setting a new world record on August 21.
American pilots Chris Fertig and Tyson Garvin set the world record-breaking time of 15 hours and 48 minutes at the Bermuda Challenge, a 760 mile track from New York City to Bermuda.
The 40 foot Douglas Marine Skater V Bottoms powerboat with twin Cummins QSB engines and a set of ZF 2 speed transmissions coupled to twin Arneson ASD8 in-line drive units smashed the previous recording by an incredible by one hour and 18 minutes.
Cummins SA whole goods lead Gerhard Potgieter notes that the company is proud to have played its role in this record-breaking achievement. “Since its establishment in 1996, the Bermuda Challenge has seen a number of world records set. We are immensely proud to have set the fastest time ever on the track. Congratulations to everyone who played a role in making this dream a reality.”
Established in 1919 in Indiana, USA, Cummins today employs more than 40 000 people worldwide, and has an annual turnover of US $10,8-billion.
Cummins has a global network of 500 company-owned and independent distributor facilities at more than 5 200 dealer locations in over 190 countries. Cummins range of engines is used in a wide variety of applications, including; mining, trucking, boating, power-generation, construction and agriculture.
Cummins South Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, with branches in Alrode, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
