Kirloskar Oil Engines and DEUTZ, a leading global engine manufacturer and drive system specialist based in Cologne, Germany, have entered into a strategic co-operation for the 1.6-Litre Engine Platform. Through this co-operation, the company is expanding the global reach of its compact engine solutions into markets across Europe and North America, complementing international drive portfolios in the under-2-litre power segment.
The new drive platform will be offered as the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of the R550 platform. The water-cooled three-cylinder series with electronic direct injection and a high-pressure common-rail system covers a power range from 18 to 41.2 kW. Efficient combustion, compact dimensions, and flexible integration enable use in a variety of machine concepts, including construction, material handling, and industrial applications. The robust engine platform also meets the stringent emissions requirements of EU Stage V as well as EPA and CARB Tier 4.
The collaboration brings together the company’s core engineering legacy and manufacturing experience across the powergen, industrial, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors with DEUTZ’s established global network and drive system expertise.
Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) is engaged in manufacturing of diesel engines. It is part of Kirloskar group of companies that has business interest in various sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, power, construction and mining, agriculture, industry and transport.
