Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社) is a Japanese diesel engine, heavy machinery and agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1912. Yanmar manufactures and sells engines used in a wide range of applications, including seagoing vessels, pleasure boats, construction equipment, agricultural equipment and generator sets. It also manufactures and sells, climate control systems, and aquafarming systems, in addition to providing a range of remote monitoring services.[1]
Company description
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. In 1920 the company began production of a small kerosene engine.[5]