New strategic distribution agreement between SAIM S.P.A with AGCO Power
SAIM S.p.A., a company with 75 years of history and a recognized leader in the marine and industrial sectors, boasts strong expertise in the sales and configuration of engines designed for a wide range of applications thanks to the Industrial business unit. On the occasion of EIMA International 2026 (Hall 15, Stand D18), SAIM Spa announces the signing of a distribution agreement with AGCO Power, a part of AGCO Corporation and one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of engines for off-road machinery.
The distribution agreement with AGCO Power covers the distribution, customisation and aftersales support on the Italian market for two innovative and award-winning engines from the CORE platform – the CORE75 and CORE80 – thereby enabling the Industrial business unit of SAIM to supply off-highway Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with low-emission solutions known for their reliability, efficiency and accurate engineering.
In addition to operations in Italy, the agreement provides for the Industrial business unit of SAIM to supply the CORE75 and CORE80 engines to OEMs in countries where AGCO Power does not have distribution that are within the territorial and application scope specified in the agreement. These arrangements concern countries where AGCO Power does not have its own distributor and SAIM already operates in the industrial sectors of earthmoving, lifting, material handling and construction through its own network of authorised dealers and workshops.
Finally, the agreement with AGCO Power enables the Industrial business Unit of SAIM to complement its current range of diesel engines with higher-power solutions, up to 252 kW, to meet the needs of a market for medium-to-large-sized machines used in various mobile applications across the earthmoving, lifting, material handling, construction and agricultural sectors, as well as specialised machinery designed for high-intensity work.
Massimo Donà, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SAIM, declared: “I am honoured to be able to announce this partnership agreement. SAIM has a long history of managing large diesel engines, which AGCO Power has recognised, thereby identifying us as a partner with whom they can build a long-term collaboration. Furthermore, our ability to customise engine configurations to meet the actual requirements of machinery for a wide variety of applications has certainly been a key factor. The agreement enables us to expand our horizons beyond our current product range in terms of sales, thereby strengthening a development path we have been pursuing for several years now.”
Jarno Ratia, Director of Product Management AGCO Power, commented on the cooperation: “Italy is an important market for AGCO Power and local presence is essential for customer support. SAIM has the right capabilities in powertrain products and extensive experience in engine sales. This partnership is intended to support the availability of AGCO Power CORE engines to smaller Italian OEMs, while larger OEMs continue maintaining agreements with the engine manufacturer, with service support through SAIM’s existing network.”
The Industrial business unit of SAIM is exhibiting the CORE80 at its stand at the trade fair. The CORE80 is the latest addition to the CORE family and winner of the prestigious 2026 Diesel Engine of the Year award. It has six cylinders and an 8-litre displacement, with rated power of 252 kW and torque of 1,680 Nm. It uses an external exhaust gas treatment system rather than Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and is compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It complies with the most stringent emissions regulations and is designed to meet future equirements.
In keeping with SAIM’s approach, the agreement extends beyond engine supply to include consulting and customer support throughout the project development process. The Industrial business unit of SAIM will work with customers from the outset to define the most suitable configuration, select components and accessories, choose the appropriate exhaust gas treatment system and optimize engine integration.
For aftersales support for AGCO Power engines, the Industrial business unit of SAIM plans to use its extensive network of workshops and service centres specialising in diesel engines. AGCO Power-specific routine maintenance and specialist repair support is planned to become available following completion of the relevant technical training.
