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Remanufactured Cummins 6BT 5.9L 12-Valve Diesel Engine by USEP for Truck/Industrial/Swap

Cummins 6BT 5.9L (12-Valve) Remanufactured Diesel Engine

Application: Medium Duty Trucks (e.g., Dodge Ram 1989-1998), Industrial, Construction, Automotive Swaps

The legendary Cummins 6BT 5.9L (12-Valve) inline 6-cylinder diesel engine, remanufactured by US Engine Production (USEP). Renowned for its simplicity, unmatched reliability, torque, and longevity. Features a robust mechanical fuel injection system (Bosch VE or P7100 pump). Ideal for repowers, medium-duty trucks, industrial/construction equipment, and performance automotive swaps. Fixes for common issues like the Killer Dowel Pin (KDP) are typically addressed during remanufacturing.

Detailed Specifications

Power160-215 hp (119-160 kW)
Displacement5.9 L (359 cu in)
ConfigurationIn-line 6-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel
Bore & Stroke102 mm x 120 mm (4.02 in x 4.72 in)
AspirationTurbocharged (Intercooled on later models)
Fuel SystemMechanical Injection Pump (Bosch VE or P7100)
Valves12 (2 per cylinder)

*Specifications may vary based on exact configuration and application. Contact us to confirm details for your needs.

Warranty Information

All Cummins remanufactured engines sold by US Engine Production are backed by a comprehensive manufacturer warranty. Specific terms depend on the engine model and application.

For truck applications, this engine typically comes with a 1 year / unlimited miles warranty.

Standard warranty coverage applies. Please inquire for specifics.

Please contact us or refer to the official Warranty Page for full details and conditions.

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