Nanni engines on a Scania base
The marine engine manufacturer Nanni, based in La Teste-de-Buch (33), has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with the Swedish engine manufacturer Scania, known particularly for the production of trucks and buses. As it already does with engine blocks from Toyota, Kubota and John Deere, the company will offer engines that it has marinized on the basis of Scania products. The new range, called Platinum, will cover power outputs of up to 1,200 hp, for vessels from 50 to 80 feet. It will include two models, the N13, a 13-liter inline 6-cylinder, and the N16, a 16-liter V8 engine. The first examples will be available in September 2018. They will meet the latest EPA Tier 3 and RCD2 emissions regulations.
Expanding the Nanni range
Amalia Festa, CEO of the company, is pleased with this agreement that expands the spectrum of engines under the Nanni brand. "Until now, our marine engines under the Nanni brand, based on Toyota, Kubota and John Deere blocks, covered power ratings ranging from 10 HP to 800 HP. We are distributors of MAN engines for the largest powers, but only in France and North Africa. From now on, we will be able to offer Nanni engines all over the world up to 1200 HP."
Gaining market share in the superyacht market
While Scania marine engines are present in professional commercial vessels, they are more discreet in pleasure craft. Nanni's positioning in this market justifies the Swedish partner's motivation, explains Amalia Festa. "Scania trusts us for the yachting and superyacht market, relying on our network of customers, agents and distributors around the world. We will do the same work as on our other engines. Starting with land-based engines, we will marinize them by making them more compact and lighter, specifically for yachting."
