Deutz AG

Deutz AG is a German engine manufacturer. The company was founded by Nikolaus Otto, inventor of the four-stroke cycle internal combustion engine, in 1848 as N. A. Otto & Cie. Formerly, Deutz also produced agricultural machines like combine harvesters and tractors as well as commercial vehicles such as lorries and buses. The company is located in Köln and in 2004 was manufacturing liquid- and air-cooled diesel engines.

During the World War II, the company was ordered to produce artillery and took on the name 'Klöckner Humbolt Deutz AG' although both names have been used ever since, even by the company itself.

Parts and service are abundant in the Netherlands and Germany. In the United States and Canada, Deutz engines were viewed as esoteric, with parts expensive and often unavailable, until a network of strong distributors was established a few years ago. Service information is still difficult to access in North America.

Deutz powered commercial vehicles were popular in the years 1960-1980,sold under the name of Magirus Deutz, but suffered from their continued use of a liquid free cooling system, and misunderstanding resulted.

Deutz powered equipment is being used in North America more frequently in arctic (i.e. oil field & mining) conditions due to the simplicity of the air cooled designs.

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