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A Whoppa of a Choppa

From humble beginnings in Kerikeri on New Zealand’s North Island, a family-run business has grown to export its products across the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and South Pacific. The sawmills designed and manufactured by Mahoe Sawmills were first used to mill New Zealand salvage kauri – trees that can grow to more than 50m tall…
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The efficient TCD 3.9L engine makes its debut

Visitors to one of the world’s largest construction equipment fairs in the US, CONEXPO, got their first glimpse of the new TCD 3.9 engine recently. The engine is the result of a collaboration between DEUTZ and John Deere Power Systems that began in December 2020. After identifying a gap in the market for an engine…
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From India to Malaysia and then Melbourne

Sowmya was born in the southern part of India near Hyderabad where she grew up with her parents and older sister and brother. In December 2018, Sowmya migrated to Australia with her husband. She says the move to Australia was ‘a dream come true’ and choosing Melbourne as their forever home was an easy decision…
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Celebrating the DEUTZ Dealer of the Year Award Winners

LK Diesels in Braeside, Victoria, began in 1967 and has been a family business since day one. Initially a partnership between Lloyd Lang and Ted Kuhlwind, today the business is run by Ted’s sons, Michael and Bernard. “Our German-born father was passionate about DEUTZ engines. He worked for DEUTZ Germany before coming to Australia in…
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Brenda makes the most of the Australian lifestyle

Brenda Alberts and her husband swapped South Africa for Australia and they’ve never looked back. Last year, Brenda joined the team at DEUTZ Australia’s head office as Engine Sales Administrator. When she isn’t talking engines, she’s a talented baker.

Performance without the hefty price tag

From the long-haul trucks that transport essential products across Australia to boom lifts that perform key functions on construction sites, farms and utility facilities, a reliable diesel engine often lies at the heart of these pieces of machinery.

Why genuine parts matter

DEUTZ engines don’t compromise on quality so it’s important not to compromise on parts. Once you’ve invested in a DEUTZ engine, you can ensure it provides great service, and longer wear by using genuine DEUTZ parts.

Farm equipment back on track

Legendary inventor Laurie Phillips has teamed with DEUTZ to produce an affordable Australian-made tractor. In 1975-76 Western Australian-based Laurie was responsible for developing Acremaster Tractors, which had a reputation for simplicity and reliability.

Rare DEUTZ truck found

A rare 1950s prototype DEUTZ cabover truck has found a new home after carting hay for years. Its new owner has visions of transforming the unique vehicle into a period-style car carrier that will certainly make an eyecatching entrance at car shows and conventions.

Is Kelvin Australia’s biggest DEUTZ fan?

We’re pretty sure farmer Kelvin Stringer takes the title with 21 DEUTZ tractors, 20 engines, six trucks, and three DEUTZ headers or harvesters he can use on his farm.