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Yanmar was founded in March 1912 in Osaka, Japan [2] by Magokichi Yamaoka. [3][4] When the company began in 1912, it manufactured gasoline-powered engines. [5] In 1920 the company began production of a small kerosene engine. [6]
New Mission Statement introduced. HB model, the world's first commercially viable small diesel engine developed by Yanmar in 1933, registered as one of Japan's “Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology” by the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo.
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The rich story of Yanmardates back to 1912, when the company was first started in Osaka, Japan under the name Yamaoka Hatsudoki Kosakusho. Yanmar founder, Magokichi Yamaoka, was inspired to build the most reliable, compact, and efficient engines to ease the burden for farmers and laborers who worked long hours in harsh conditions.
With more than a century of history since inspiration struck Magokichi Yamaoka, there are too many important milestones to mention. However, these foundations laid the groundwork for the company’s future growth and success.
The efficient and innovative new Yanmar enginesoon found a host of practical uses. Magokichi showed the machine around Japan, attaching a rice huller to it and demonstrating its practical uses to astonished farmers. The response was overwhelming, and the company began to introduce its engines into more and more applications
The heart and soul of a tractor is the engine. Yet, the Yanmar tractor didn’t come along immediately. It took several decades of continuing innovation and the highly successful Y Series tiller to pave the way for the company’s entrance into the competitive tractor market.
Despite the many accolades, industry firsts, and technology breakthroughs, the Yanmar brand isn’t slowing down. Here are a few of the latest developments as we look to the future.
Beyond quality and reliability, you can always count on Yanmar for outstanding customer service. Our dedicated team is standing by to answer your questions and help you find the right tractor to meet your needs. Please don’t hesitate to connect with us today and get the conversation started. Connect With Us Back
Celebrating 84 years of diesel engines, Yanmar developed the world's first commercially successful small horizontal water-cooled diesel engine with a cold-start system.
The History of YANMAR. Since our founding in 1912, YANMAR has delivered products and services to create a sustainable society and richer lifestyles. Moving into The Future with Technology. Ever since foundation, Yanmar embraces its pioneering spirit to improve people’s lives.
Mar 14, 2024 · The rich story of Yanmar dates back to 1912, when the company was first started in Osaka, Japan under the name Yamaoka Hatsudoki Kosakusho. Yanmar founder, Magokichi Yamaoka, was inspired to build the most reliable, compact, and efficient engines to ease the burden for farmers and laborers who worked long hours in harsh conditions.
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