To tell you the horsepower of a 5.9 Cummins, you need to tell me:
* The year of the engine: Horsepower ratings changed significantly over the years.
* The application: Was it used in a truck, a bus, a boat, or something else? Different applications often had different power outputs.
* Any modifications: Has the engine been modified or tuned to increase horsepower?
Once you provide this information, I can tell you the approximate horsepower of the 5.9 Cummins engine you're interested in.