The on-going successful partnership between Deutz and SDF that started at the end of the 80s, has led the companies to renew their collaboration with a long-term supply agreement, with not only the supply of engines, but also focuses on enlarging the service business between both.

The supply agreement includes engines in both the sub-4 litre as well as the above-4 litre range. In addition to the supply of Deutz TCD 4.1, 6.1 and 7.8 engines, SDF will also be introducing a complete new tractor range equipped with the EU Stage V compliant Deutz TCD 3.6 engine in 2021.

On the service side, the companies say there are new business opportunities, including the availability of X-change. The new collaboration is expected to generate annual sales in the mid double digit million Euro range.

"We are very pleased that the longterm supply agreement will help us to further strengthen and expand our partnership with SDF. The fact that SDF has chosen Deutz as a strategic partner in this cooperation underlines once again the success of our longstanding business relationship," said Michael Wellenzohn, Deutz board member for sales, service and marketing.

Lodovico Bussolati, SDF Chief executive officer, added, "The proven historical track record together with the investments in new technologies and
services convinced us to prolong this long-term partnership for the EU V emission regulation.

“The high standards of quality and reliability and the low operating costs of Deutz engines in combination with the ones of our products, give our customers the opportunity to maximize operational efficiency, an essential requirement for the growth of their business."