The DEUTZ nameplate is the best starting point for identifying an installed engine. A complete, readable plate can separate engines that share a family name but differ in output, speed, application or configuration. For replacement matching, the plate should always be paired with the machine identity and engine-interface photos.
Related series: BF 1013 · TCD 2012 · TCD 2013 · TCD 2015
Start with a clean, readable plate photo
Switch off the machine, allow hot surfaces to cool and clean the plate gently. Use indirect light to avoid glare. Hold the camera parallel to the plate and fill the frame without cutting off the edges. Take one full-plate photo and one close-up if small characters are difficult to read.
Fields to capture
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Complete engine model | Identifies the family and the specific model designation. |
| Engine number / serial number | Helps locate engine-specific documentation and parts information. |
| Rated power | Shows the marked output for the unit or rating shown on the plate. |
| Rated speed | Must be considered together with power and application. |
| Additional codes | May help distinguish build, approval or configuration details. |
Read the whole model designation
Do not stop at the family number. “1013,” “2012” or “TCD 2013” describes a family, while a complete designation such as BF6M1013EC or TCD 2013 L06 4V narrows the identification. Preserve letters, cylinder notation, valve notation and spacing when you submit an inquiry.
Add the machine context
The engine plate identifies the engine; it does not show every installed interface. Also send the equipment manufacturer, machine model, machine serial number, application and the country where the machine operates. Photograph the flywheel housing, mounts, cooling connections, turbo and exhaust position, intake, pumps, ECU and harness connectors.
Use official data correctly
DEUTZ provides an official archive of engine data sheets and a service portal with engine-number-based functions. These are appropriate sources for family documentation and engine-specific service information. A family data sheet should not overwrite information visible on the actual unit plate. When the two appear inconsistent, pause the order and resolve the discrepancy.
A five-minute submission checklist
- Full nameplate photo with all edges visible
- Close-up of the model and engine number
- Machine plate and complete machine model
- Four-side engine photos
- Required quantity, destination country and requested supply scope
Official reference: DEUTZ Engine Data Sheets / Archive ↗
Questions buyers ask
Where is the DEUTZ engine number?
It is commonly found on the engine identification plate and may also be marked on the engine. Location varies, so submit both the plate and wider engine photos.
Can a family data sheet identify my exact rating?
Not necessarily. A family sheet can cover multiple ratings or variants. Use the actual nameplate and engine-specific records.
What if the plate is damaged?
Send high-resolution photos of every remaining character, stamped numbers on the engine, the machine plate and the full installed engine. Do not guess missing characters.