There is no unified statement on the "3 main diesel engines". From the global perspective, in terms of brand influence, technical strength and market share, American Cummins, German Deutz and British Perkins are three well - known diesel engine brands2. The following is a detailed introduction2:
Cummins: Founded in February 1919, it is a world - recognized diesel engine brand, famous for its environmental protection and fuel - saving features, and has a high market share in the small - diesel engine field. It is the first foreign - funded enterprise to establish a diesel engine technology R & D center in China. In 2006, it jointly built the first domestic foreign - funded diesel engine technology R & D center with Dongfeng Company in Wuhan. Cummins has more than 500 distribution institutions and more than 5200 dealer outlets in more than 190 countries and regions around the world, and is the only diesel engine company selected in the Fortune "Most Admired Companies in the World".
Deutz: Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent engine manufacturer in the world today. As a full - range engine expert, Deutz has 9 distribution companies and sales offices, 16 service centers and more than 800 partners in 130 countries around the world. Its products can be used in a variety of segments, including generator sets, agricultural machinery, construction machinery, ships, railway locomotives and military vehicles. Its air - cooled diesel engines are famous for their excellent performance and reliability, and the later - developed water - cooled engines also perform well in power density, noise control and emission standards.
Perkins: Founded in 1932, it has more than 1000 partners around the world, and its products cover industrial equipment, construction/engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, power generation equipment, etc. Its business covers more than 180 countries and regions. At present, its most popular products include the 400 series, 1600 series and 2000 series for power generation, as well as the 400 series, 800 series and 1100 series for industrial use.
In the Chinese market, Yuchai, Weichai and Dongfeng Cummins are relatively outstanding, and are also regarded by many as the "top three" of domestic diesel engines1. Yuchai has a high reputation in the bus and truck fields; Weichai is famous for its excellent heavy - load performance and durability, and is widely used in heavy - duty trucks; Dongfeng Cummins occupies an important position in the field of large - scale and heavy - duty vehicles.
