Yuchai and Rolls-Royce Power Systems are to expand their 50/50 joint-venture MTU Yuchai Power Company.
The agreement means MTU Yuchai Power will extend the production of the mtu Series 4000 engine and undertake the production and sales of the mtu Series 2000 and the Yuchai branded VC series diesel engines.
The companies say the move will address the rapid growth in domestic and overseas power generation markets.
MTU Yuchai Power was established in 2017 and has since produced and sold more than 2,000 units of mtu Series 4000. The Series 4000 contributed to the creation of a high-end engine market category in China for power generation application.
The addition of new products from both parent companies will enable the joint venture to bolster its manufacturing capabilities and extend new product offerings to meet demand.
This latest phase of the agreement is scheduled for mass production and operation to begin in the second half of 2025.
“Since day one, MTU Yuchai Power engines stood for remarkable performance and outstanding quality,” said Weng Ming Hoh, president of China Yuchai.
“The mtu Series 4000 and 2000 and the Yuchai VC engines are high-quality engines from both parent companies.
“New products and higher supply in the second phase of our joint venture are expected to capture more market opportunities and continue our growth momentum in China and abroad.”
