DEUTZ Partners with TAFE Motors to Expand Engine Production in India

- Benefits for German locations from an expanded supplier network
- To further expand into green technology initiatives

India, 2 July 2024: DEUTZ is strengthening its 'Dual+' strategy by expanding its internal combustion engine business while also developing alternative propulsion options. The recent announcement of a partnership with Indian agricultural powerhouse TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited will enable DEUTZ to increase its presence in India. 

In the first phase of the long-term partnership, TAFE Motors will build up to 30,000 engine units for Deutz in the 2.2 L (50-75 hp) and 2.9 L (75-100 hp) ranges, standards for Deutz's growing and expanded engine portfolio in various emissions. 

Designed for new applications in the Indian market and to Deutz’s specifications, the engines will be manufactured at TAFE Motors’ manufacturing unit in Alwar, Rajasthan, India.

DEUTZ plans to use its Indian manufacturing facility to distribute spare engines to neighbouring markets in the APAC region, taking advantage of manufacturing and logistics cost savings. 

Official Statement by the Company Leaders

The collaboration in the international market will also enable them to bring high-quality engines at competitive costs for new applications in India and other relevant global markets.

Dr. S.K. Sebastian C. Schulte, Chief Executive Officer of DEUTZ, said, "The strategic partnership with TAFE Motors ensures that DEUTZ will base its future growth on emerging markets with great potential for our compact combustion engines.”

“It also positions us to maintain competitive production costs and reduce our reliance on an improving supply chain environment, which is becoming increasingly complicated by technological advances and geopolitics." he further added. 

Commenting on the partnership, TAFE Motors CEO Sandeep Sinha said, "This strategic partnership between TAFE Motors and Deutz will be mutually beneficial. It will provide shared products and technologies for manufacturing." engines to complement our existing products and meet demand in domestic and international markets." 

Both sides are exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in green technology.

About TAFE Motors 

TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL), a subsidiary of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), was established in 2005. TMTL comprises three main divisions: Tractors, Engines, and Transmissions. The Tractors Division, located in Mandideep, manufactures the durable and efficient Eicher brand tractors. The Engines Division, based in Alwar, produces a variety of engines for different applications. The Transmissions Division, situated in Parwanoo, produces gears, shafts, and housings for various purposes. 

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