Iseki

– Company Overview:
– Iseki & Co., Ltd. is a public company based in Matsuyama and Tokyo, Japan.
– Founded in 1926 as Iseki Farm Implement Trading Co.
– Incorporated in 1936 as Iseki & Co.
– Third largest Japanese agricultural machinery manufacturing company.
– Products include tractors, combine harvesters, riding mowers, and diesel engines.

– Product Range:
– Iseki’s products include tractors, combine harvesters, and tillers.
– Also offers riding mowers, zero-turn mowers, and components.
– Known for its diesel engines and rice transplanters.
– Began building tractors in 1961 under Porsche-Diesels technology.
– Tractors sold worldwide under various brands like AGCO and Massey Ferguson.

– Global Presence:
– Iseki has joint ventures with companies like Dongfeng Motor.
– Some models built by Landini of Italy and Massey Ferguson in France.
– Early TYM tractors based on Iseki’s designs.
– Changed grass clippings collection method on garden tractors.
– Known for innovative transmission system similar to rice paddy tractors.

– External Links:
– Iseki’s global website available in English.
– References include company outlines and profiles.
– Collaboration with Weidemann in Japan.
– Expansion plans for Indonesian tractor plant.
– Sino-Japanese venture for new farming machinery brand.

– Recognition and History:
– Recognized for agricultural machinery expertise.
– Notable collaborations with global companies.
– Historical ties to Porsche-Diesel technology.
– Mentioned in Asian Company Handbook.
– Contributions to the farming machinery industry.