Growing from strength to strength
Kirloskar has been a notable player in the engine manufacturing industry for over seven decades and since 2003 these robust engines have been locally supplied by Kirloskar Engines South Africa.
Throughout the last 20 years, the business has seen numerous exciting developments and celebrated enormous success.
In 2003 the local office started with only 1 full time employee selling to 3 clients. In its first year the business sold 37 engines mainly focussed on mining, power generation and industrial applications.
In 2005 the business burst onto the mining scene with a big contract in 2007 which resulted in the establishment of our Rustenburg branch to service the Western Platinum limb. The HA series was the focus product range with the HA694T/C undergoing 12 upgrades to ensure endurance in the harsh mining environments. Proving that Kirloskar is willing to adapt to meet their client’s needs.
Only a year later in 2006, the range expanded with the addition of smaller engines (TAF, DA and DD series) for the agriculture, boreholes and small construction equipment needs.
2007 was a significant year not only for the business, but for South Africa. As the country gets introduced to loadshedding, Kirloskar sees the gap in the power generation and increases their market share by supplying engines for 20kVA to 250kVA power generation applications. As with all businesses in the country, this year proved to be the most testing to date.
In 2008 Kirloskar developed an engine specifically for the South African market and introduced the 5 Cylinder Air Cooled HA594 for the underground locomotive industry. 