The Cummins engine-powered Dodge Ram was so in demand that the manufacturer had to briefly stop taking orders, making it far more popular than its predecessor.

Check out the comparison of the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine versus the 5.9L Cummins turbo diesel engine, only on dieselpowermag.com, the official website of Diesel Power magazine.

Exploring the history of Cummins’ venerable 5.9-liter diesel engine and its many revisions.

The Cummins 5.9-liter's basic construction makes it more reliable and with fewer reported problems than the 6.7-liter diesel. It also sips less diesel since it has fewer emissions components.

From 1989 until 2007 you could opt for a 5.9L Cummins diesel engine in Dodge trucks. Here is how much horsepower and torque each iteration produced.

The Cummins 5.9-liter was the legendary engine that really gave Dodge its glowing reputation for having one of the best diesel trucks available.

In a world of gas-guzzling V8s, the 5.9-liter Cummins turbocharged inline-six diesel dared to be different and became a legend ...

Like other heavy duty versions, the 2500 has a stiff ride that bounces passengers around. Choosing this heavy duty work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel six ...

Consider past launches from Cummins — the QSB 5.9-liter common-rail diesel was introduced in 2004 at 380 hp. It increased to 425 hp in 2006 and finally to 480 hp in 2008. The larger 8.3-liter QSC grew ...

The Cummins 5.9-liter inline-six diesel engine is said to be one of the best full-size diesel engines produced thanks to its renowned reliability.