SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or "the Company"), a leading automotive manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), announced today that its Yuchai YC4A diesel engine won the "2019 China Agricultural Machinery Industry Product Gold Award".

The YC4A diesel engine defeated domestic and foreign entries with the stable quality of the 4-cylinder, high-powered engine for models with more than 70 horsepower in China, which was highlighted in its evaluation. The component products have been selling well in the domestic agricultural machinery market.

The YC4A engine is designed for agriculture application with improved heat transfer efficiency and uses a high-pressure injection mechanical in-line pump and exhaust gas recirculation ("EGR") technology. It has a displacement of 4.837 liters and can be configured for different power settings to suit either tractor or harvester requirements.

Mr. Weng Ming Hoh, President of China Yuchai, commented, "This award is an acknowledgement of our ability to apply our technology and manufacturing expertise into off-road markets. Agriculture has been supported by government policies to improve its efficiency and become more productive to feed the world's largest population. We continue to address the engine needs of the agricultural equipment market as well as the industrial, marine, power generation and other off-road markets."   

About China Yuchai International

China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture applications in China. GYMCL also produces diesel power generators. The engines produced by GYMCL range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines.  Through its regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, the Company distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, GYMCL has established a reputable brand name, strong research and development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2018, GYMCL sold 375,731 engines and is recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.

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