What Tecmotiv does

Tecmotiv Corporation is a privately held U.S.-based provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade (MRO&U) services and components for tracked military vehicle powertrains. Founded in 1992 after acquiring assets of predecessor Levy Auto Parts, the company traces its military automotive experience back more than 50 years. Tecmotiv operates from its Niagara Falls, New York headquarters (CAGE code 0L7R7) with additional production capacity in Vaughan, Ontario and regional sales offices in New Cairo, Egypt and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The company was acquired in July 2019 by private equity firms RedNest Partners and Admiral Capital Group, with Gary Sheedy installed as President and CEO.

Tecmotiv's core technical offering centers on the remanufacture and upgrade of air-cooled, V-configuration, diesel, super-turbocharged (AVDS) engines — specifically the AVDS 1790 family in 750HP and 1,050HP variants used in M60 Main Battle Tanks, M88 and M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles, and M113 family platforms. The company also services CD-850, XTG411, TX100, HMPT 500, and XT-1410 transmissions, along with transfer cases, final drives, and a broad spare parts inventory. Differentiated capabilities include proprietary process enhancements beyond standard U.S. Army Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), a 1,500HP Taylor Dynamometer for cross-drive transmission validation, and the V150 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) — an integrated modernization package replacing legacy gasoline powertrains with modern diesel engines and upgraded subsystems. Tecmotiv is the first supplier certified by the U.S. military to remanufacture the AVDS 1790 series and CD-850 transmissions and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

The business model is contract-based, generating revenue through direct U.S. Government procurement (U.S. Army TACOM, U.S. Marine Corps, DLA), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) channels serving 20+ allied defense forces, and subcontractor supply to Tier 1 defense primes (Raytheon, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall). Pricing is quote-based via Request for Quote, with contracts awarded through competitive bidding or sole-source designation based on technical capability and certifications. All products carry a one-year warranty. The company is actively expanding geographic reach through Middle East and Asia offices and deepening channel partnerships, including a Public-Private Partnership MOU with Anniston Army Depot.

Name

Tecmotiv

Legal name

Tecmotiv Corporation

Website

https://tecmotiv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecmotiv is a privately held U.S. defense MRO&U specialist remanufacturing AVDS 1790 engines, military transmissions, and powertrain components for U.S. and allied tracked vehicle fleets. It serves the U.S. Army, USMC, DLA, defense primes, and 20+ foreign militaries via sole-source and FMS contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Vehicle Powertrain MRO&U Services

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmissions & Transaxles Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Automatic/Manual/DCT/CVT) (TLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driveline Components Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Driveshafts, U-joints, CV joints) (TLAKALAD), Powertrain Test, Dyno & Validation Services (Post-rebuild/Reman QA) (TLAKALAN), Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAL)

Keywords

• Military vehicle maintenance
• Military engine remanufacture
• Powertrain overhaul services
• Transmission rebuild services
• Defense vehicle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MRO&U Services (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Upgrade): Core business: provides overhaul, remanufacture, repair, and upgrade services for military vehicle powertrains and components. Services include engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, and component upgrades. Revenue is contract-based with delivery orders under long-term government contracts.
2. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of new manufactured and remanufactured spare parts for military vehicles and powertrains including engines, transmissions, transfer cases, final drives, and accessories. Parts supplied include oil pumps, cooling fans, overhaul kits, valve control assemblies, and full transmission assemblies.
3. New Manufacturing: New manufacture of components where remanufacturing is not viable, including newly manufactured Axial Impeller Fans (P/N 8761242) and other replacement parts for military platforms.
4. Vehicle Refurbishment: Complete vehicle refurbishment services for international customers including M113 and other armored vehicles. Includes expedited turnaround of vehicles and major assemblies.
5. Technical Support Services: On-site and telecom technical support, training, testing and evaluation, and project management services for military vehicle platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tecmotiv provides maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade (MRO&U) services and remanufactured components for tracked military vehicle powertrains. The company's core business centers on remanufacturing AVDS 1790 series diesel engines and major transmissions (CD850, XTG411, TX100, HMPT 500, XT1410) for US-origin military platforms including M48/M60 tanks, M88 recovery vehicles, M113 APCs, and M109 self-propelled howitzers, delivered to US Government agencies, Foreign Military Sales customers, and defense prime contractors.

Product overview

Tecmotiv is a military powertrain support company providing a comprehensive portfolio of remanufactured engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and components for US-origin military vehicles. The core offering centers on AVDS 1790 diesel engines (750HP and 1050HP variants) and CD850, XTG411, TX100, HMPT 500, and XT1410 transmissions, alongside supporting components like transfer cases and final drives. Services include remanufacture/rebuild to US Army DMWR standards, spare parts supply, upgrade kits (such as XTG411-4A and CD850-6A1), and the V150 Service Life Extension Program. All products carry a one-year warranty. Supported platforms include M48/M60 Main Battle Tanks, M88/M88A2 Recovery Vehicles, M113 APCs, M109 Self Propelled Howitzers, V150 Commando, and M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVDS 1790 Engine Air-Cooled, V-Configuration, Diesel, Super-turbocharged (AVDS) powertrain engines rated at 750HP (1790-2 series) and 1050HP (1790-8 series), used in M60 Main Battle Tanks, M88 Recovery vehicles, and M88A2 Hercules Recovery vehicles.
• CD850 Transmission Transmission for M48 and M60 Main Battle Tanks, with variants including CD850-6A and CD850-6A1 (improved oil flow and lubrication). Includes input/output oil pump modification components and the -6B upgrade package for increased weight and power transmission.
• XTG411 Transmission Cross Drive Transmission for M109 Self Propelled Howitzers, M578 Light Recovery Vehicles, and M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles, with XTG411-4A upgrade kit offering improved heat rejection, acceleration, braking, and 60% more power handling.
• TX100 Transmission Transmission for M113 Family of Vehicles. Offers remanufacture and upgrade kits to upgrade TX100 to TX100-1A variant for higher output engines (265HP).
• HMPT 500 Transmission Cross drive transmission used in M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Tecmotiv supplies 2nd range carriers, actuators, tow pumps, and other components through DLA contracts.
• XT1410 Transmission Robust transmission for M88 Recovery Vehicles. Supported through wear items, transmission housings, and diagnostics services via OEM partnership with Twin Disc.
• 6V53/6V53T Engine Detroit Diesel two-stroke engines for M113A1 and M113A2 APCs. The 6V53 produces 212HP (naturally aspirated) while the 6V53T produces 265HP (turbocharged). Offers remanufacture and conversion services.
• 8V71T Engine Engine for M109 Self Propelled Howitzers, M578 Light Recovery Vehicles, and M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles. Provides remanufacture and spare part support.
• M113 Transfer Case Transfer case for M113 vehicles. Tecmotiv overhauls units, supplies outright, or offers rebuild of customer cores per US Army work requirements.
• V150 Transfer Case Two-speed transfer case for V150 Commando vehicles. Includes modernization packages with higher torque capacity and testing/rebuild services.
• M113 Final Drive Final drive units for M113 vehicles. Tecmotiv overhauls per US Army work requirements and offers improved final drive variants with 23% acceleration improvement.
• V150 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Comprehensive modernization package for V150 Commando vehicles addressing obsolescence with modern, reliable, fuel-efficient diesel engines, upgraded transmissions, transfer cases, alternators, and brake systems. Includes optional packages for armor, air conditioning, and communication systems. Improves vehicle acceleration by 30%+ and range by 10%.
• Spare Parts & Components Supply of new and remanufactured components including brake bands, clutch plates, housings, torsion bars, shock absorbers, wiring harnesses, engine starters, and various automotive spare parts for supported military platforms.
• Engine Overhaul Kits P/N 57K4483 overhaul kits containing mandatory replacement parts for AVDS 1790-8CR engine overhauls per DMWR specifications, supplied to US Army and DLA.
• Remanufacture, Repair & Rebuild Services Comprehensive MRO&U (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul & Upgrade) services for military vehicle powertrains, including engines, transmissions, and vehicle assemblies, performed to US Army DMWR standards with one-year warranty.
• Testing and Evaluation Dynamometer testing capabilities including 1500HP Taylor Dynamometer for engine testing and cross-drive transmission testing to ensure quality remanufactured products meet specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicle acceleration improved by more than 30% with V150 SLEP engine upgrade
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Anniston Army Depot (ANAD)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2008MOU signed for Public-Private Partnership enabling information sharing regarding components, manufacturing support, and services related to AVDS 1790 series of engines. Foundation for pursuing collaborative opportunities.
• Twin DiscmajorTechnology or IntegrationOEM partnership for XT-1410 transmission support. Tecmotiv garnered rebuild support through the OEM and supplies components and services for Twin Disc transmissions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Large independent MRO provider specializing in engine and component overhaul across aerospace and military platforms. Comparable business model of certified engine remanufacturing and component MRO for defense customers.
• General Engine Products: Independent remanufacturer of diesel and military engines, including Detroit Diesel families. Directly comparable as a niche military powertrain remanufacturer serving US Government and allied customers.
• Anniston Army Depot (ANAD): US Government organic industrial base depot for military vehicle MRO, with which Tecmotiv has an MOU for collaborative AVDS 1790 series support. Directly competes for AVDS engine and CD-850 transmission work but is a strategic partner rather than purely a competitor.
• Red River Army Depot: US Army organic industrial base depot performing heavy MRO on Bradley Fighting Vehicles, M113s, and other tracked platforms. Overlaps with Tecmotiv in tracked vehicle powertrain sustainment, particularly for HMPT 500 and XTG411 transmission work.

Broad incumbents

• Detroit Diesel Corporation: Original equipment manufacturer of the AVDS 1790 and 6V53/6V53T engine families that Tecmotiv remanufactures. As the OEM, Detroit Diesel holds the master technical data package and is a benchmark for Tecmotiv's remanufacturing quality.
• BAE Systems Land & Armaments: Major defense prime contractor and direct customer of Tecmotiv for AVDS-1790-8CR and M109 support. BAE also integrates and sustains M2 Bradley, M109 Paladin, and M88A2 platforms, partially overlapping with Tecmotiv's powertrain scope.
• General Dynamics Land Systems: Defense prime that manufactures M1A1/A2 Abrams tanks, Stryker, and Ajax armored vehicles. Competes for and could absorb M60 and Bradley sustainment work that Tecmotiv currently supports via subcontractor relationships.
• Rheinmetall Defence: German defense prime providing armored vehicles (Leopard 2, Marder, Lynx) and an existing Tecmotiv partner that endorsed its AVDS engine work. Competes in the broader armored vehicle MRO and powertrain space globally.
• Renk Group (formerly RENK): German specialist in military transmissions (including cross-drive and automatic transmissions) for tracked armored vehicles. Direct competitor in the cross-drive transmission space (XTG411, CD850 equivalents) for armored vehicle programs.
• Honeywell Aerospace (Defense MRO): Large defense and aerospace MRO provider with a broader portfolio but overlapping expertise in propulsion, power systems, and precision component remanufacturing for military customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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