KOEL manufactures engines of various horse power ranges, with varied applications in power generation, the marine industry, agriculture, locomotives, mines, Defence, etc

Incorporated in 1946, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL) is managed by Atul Chandrakant Kirloskar. One of the largest manufacturers of internal combustion diesel/petrol engines in India, KOEL manufactures engines of various horse power ranges, with varied applications in power generation, the marine industry, agriculture, locomotives, mines, Defence, etc. It also manufactures all types of oil engines and thin-walled bi-metal bearings and bushes. It is the largest diesel engine manufacturer in India. KOEL manufactures Diesel Engines, ranging from 3 BHP to 7200 BHP. The main applications are Generating sets, Pump sets, Construction, Mining, Marines, Material Handling, all Filters, Tractors and Defense for support and tactical vehicles.  

The company's factories are located in Khadki, Pune and Ahmednagar. Its customers include TELCO, Simpson & Company, Maruti Udyog, Premier Auto and Ashok Leyland. It has a countrywide distribution and service network for the sales and service of its products, and its sales are routed through the marketing division located at Pune. The products are sold under the trade name Kirloskar. KOEL exports diesel engines, pump sets, generating sets and agricultural equipment to more than 60 countries. It also has a well-established network of sales and service centres for its products in more than 30 countries.The Company has been awarded the ACMA Quality Award for outstanding performance of its products. It has also been awarded ISO 9001 certificate from ABS Quality Evaluation, US, for its quality management system for design, production and servicing of diesel engines, bearings and valves. KOEL has diversified into the business of power generation and has started a power project in Karnataka.

KOEL has an independent R & E unit with highly qualified and experienced engineers. The R & E is approved by the department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Their Engineers have presented several papers in International Conferences.

It has excellent capability of designing and developing new models, Engine bearings and Engine valves for various applications to suit the customers' requirements and expectations. The research is done in following areas:  Basic Engine Design, Application Engineering, Use of non-conventional energy and fuels.

KOEL has large engines plant at Nashik which is located 175 Kms from Mumbai.  In Nashik, they manufacture Diesel engines ranging from 2400 BHP to 7200 BHP. These engines are manufactured in collaboration with SEMT Pielstick France, who is the leaders in Diesel engine technology worldwide.  

 Address : Laxmanrao Kirloskar Marg, Khadki, Pune - 411 003. Phone: 581 3208

By Rahul Surkund
Pic Courtesy- Kirloskar Oil Engines