Tohatsu Corporation has appointed Power Equipment as its exclusive distributor for Australia, New Zealand and the wider Oceania region, with the agreement taking effect on 1 July 2026.
Japanese firm Tohatsu manufactures and sells outboard motors and pleasure boats. Power Equipment is a leading distributor of industrial and marine diesel engines in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. It represents brands including Yanmar, John Deere, ePropulsion and Oxe Diesel.
The agreement extends Tohatsu’s distribution network across Oceania through Power Equipment’s existing dealer and parts supply operations.
Isami Hyuga, president of Tohatsu Corporation, says: “Power Equipment has demonstrated strong capability and unwavering commitment within the marine industry. We are confident that, together with such a trusted partner, this agreement will play a pivotal role in driving our long-term growth across the Oceania market. The new partnership with Power Equipment will allow Tohatsu to continue on our planned growth trajectory, leveraging Power Equipment’s industry contacts, technical support capabilities, world-class parts infrastructure and renowned standing in the region’s marine industry.”
Luke Foster, CEO of Power Equipment, adds: “We are incredibly pleased and excited to add Tohatsu to our marine line-up. This agreement enables us to offer a complete range of propulsion solutions – including petrol outboards – for our extensive dealer network and OEM customers.
“With over 100 years of Japanese engine manufacturing experience and a gold standard R&D programme, the Tohatsu products speak for themselves and offer us the chance to grow our range of quality brands. We are a family-owned company that has been a leader in the marine industry for over 35 years, and we continue to invest in the business and have long-term stability.”
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