Developed and manufactured in Linnavuori, Finland, the CORE80 engine represents the most advanced technology in AGCO Power’s new Core engine family. The Diesel Engine of the Year award, initiated by Powertrain International magazine, recognizes groundbreaking off‑highway powertrain innovations.
According to Powertrain International Editor Fabio Butturi, the CORE80 represents exactly the kind of technical courage and innovation the jury wants to highlight. The award belongs to the entire Core engine family, which opens a new era for AGCO Power across tractors and other off‑highway applications.”
The Core engine family is built for the most challenging agricultural, construction, forestry and material‑handling machines. The architecture also supports future powertrain technologies, including hybridization and alternative fuels such as hydrogen.
“CORE engines demonstrate that modern internal combustion technology continues to have a clear role in the energy transition,” Butturi states.
AGCO Power Vice President Juha Tervala sees the award as a recognition of the team behind the innovation: “This award belongs to our entire AGCO Power organization. Our Linnavuori plant brings engineering and manufacturing, quality, purchasing, aftermarket and the whole corporation’s powertrain R&D under one roof. Core is a result of that unique synergy.”
The development and manufacturing of the CORE engine family has been a
company‑wide effort at AGCO Power.
One of the Core family’s strongest advantages is significantly reduced fuel consumption compared to previous generations. The CORE50 and CORE75 engines were evaluated in DLG’s Powermix test in Germany. While the CORE80 has not yet been tested by the independent DLG institute, CORE50‑ and CORE75‑powered tractors already tested, have proven to be the most fuel‑efficient and lowest‑emission machines in their class. The engines were developed together with Fendt.
“The low‑RPM Core engines are an ideal match for Fendt tractors, delivering high performance with low noise and exceptional drivability,” says Juha-Pekka Asikainen, Project Manager, Engineering at AGCO Power.
With up to 1680 Nm of torque, the Core80 is the most powerful engine in the family. Steel pistons and a variable‑geometry turbocharger (VGT) deliver rapid response, strong engine braking and improved efficiency. “We achieved top‑tier performance without a complex EGR system or two‑stage turbocharging, significantly improving reliability,” Asikainen adds.
Ready for future energy solutions
Core engines are not only a new diesel platform but a foundation for future propulsion systems. Their architecture supports electrification, hybrid systems and carbon‑neutral fuels. All AGCO Power engines already operate on renewable HVO diesel, and development continues at AGCO Power’s Clean Energy Laboratory, which is preparing testing capabilities for hydrogen, methanol and other upcoming energy sources.
“The Core family is just the beginning. We are developing solutions that serve customers today, and are ready for tomorrow’s energy systems,” says Kelvin Bennett, Vice President, Engineering, AGCO.
