Agriculture Equipment Manufacturer AGCO Joins Diesel Technology Forum

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Diesel Technology Forum is pleased to announce that AGCO, a Fortune 500 agricultural equipment manufacturer, is the newest member to join the Forum.  DTF is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of the newest clean diesel technologies in the United States.

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"We are extremely pleased to welcome AGCO as a partner in the Forum's national effort to promote the newest and cleanest diesel technology," said Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum.

AGCO's award-winning product lines are playing a key role in advancing the most modern, efficient and environmentally-friendly agricultural equipment in the United States and throughout the world.  AGCO's commitment to engineering and research has made it an international leader in the advancement of more efficient and cleaner diesel engines and equipment.

"The e3 technology developed by AGCO is an excellent example of the clean diesel technology.  AGCO's e3 equipment meets the diverse needs of modern agriculture – cleaner emissions, reliable performance and efficiency – while also providing undiminished horsepower, torque and improved fuel efficiency," Schaeffer said.

"AGCO is proud to become part of the Diesel Technology Forum and looks forward to the opportunity to participate with other leading Diesel Engine OEM's and industry partners to promote and support clean diesel technology and its benefits now and in the future. We support the DTF's approach and vigilance in ensuring that diesel continues to be a viable source of power for agriculture," said Matt Rushing, product management director, global electronics and global engines at AGCO.

ABOUT AGCO

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE: AGCO), was founded in 1990 and offers a full product line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, tillage, implements, grain storage and handling, protein production systems and related replacement parts. AGCO agricultural products are sold under the core brands of Challenger®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. Retail financing is available through AGCO Finance for qualified purchasers. AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA, USA. In 2011, AGCO had net sales of $8.8 billion. http://www.agcocorp.com.

ABOUT THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FORUM

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit national organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel and technology. Forum members are leaders in clean diesel technology and represent the three key elements of the modern clean-diesel system: advanced engines, vehicles and equipment, cleaner diesel fuel and emissions-control systems. For more information visit www.dieselforum.org.

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Allen Schaeffer
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Contact:
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SOURCE Diesel Technology Forum