Durso

What Durso does

Durso S.r.l. is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of compact, multifunction agricultural and operating machines, founded in 1975 by Alberico Durso and headquartered in Aquara (Salerno). The company designs and assembles self-propelled vehicles and trailers — including the MULTIMOBIL X, RAPTOR, FARMER SV/SVx, FUTURA, COUNTRY, UFO 200, ADDAX electric models, and the DRG 35/60 trailers — engineered specifically for narrow passages, steep terrain, and winter maintenance where conventional equipment cannot operate. Production is fully internalized at the Aquara facility, covering plasma HD cutting, press bending, welding, painting, and assembly, with 200+ precision checks per unit, My Inner Strenx frame certification (SSAB), and ISO 9001:2015 quality certification (DNV).

The business model is direct B2B and B2G hardware sales, conducted through a proprietary dealer/sales network across Italy and selected export markets (Northern Europe, Russia), with quote-based pricing and after-sales support delivered through a dedicated spare-parts portal. Customers are concentrated in three primary verticals: agricultural operators (vineyards, olive groves, mountain farms), municipalities and civil-protection agencies (urban hygiene, winter maintenance, snow clearance), and construction companies (confined-site material transport). Bespoke "allestimenti" (vehicle configurations) and strategic engine supply partnerships with YANMAR, KOHLER, FPT Industrial (Iveco), and KUBOTA form the core commercial proposition, with the Addax Motors collaboration extending the range into zero-emission N1-category vehicles. The company remains privately held with no disclosed outside investors, no M&A activity, and no public funding rounds.

Name

Durso

Legal name

Durso S.r.l.

Website

https://durso.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Operating Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Off-Road Utility Vehicles (UTVs, ATVs, Side-by-Sides) (IMAHAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Truck Manufacturing (Fire/Rescue/Military-Commercial/Expedition) (IMACABAG)

Keywords

• Agricultural machinery
• Compact operating machines
• Multifunction utility vehicles
• Municipal maintenance equipment
• Custom vehicle manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Aquara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machines Sales: Durso generates revenue through the sale of agricultural machines, operating machines, trailers, and custom vehicle configurations. The company produces multifunction vehicles for various applications including agriculture, construction, urban hygiene, and winter maintenance.
2. Custom Allestimenti (Configurations): Revenue from custom configurations and special allestimenti, where vehicles are designed and built according to specific customer requirements, adding value through personalization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Durso S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and sells compact multifunction agricultural machines, self-propelled operating machines, trucks, and trailers. The company produces vehicles with small dimensions and 4x4 traction for agriculture, construction, urban hygiene, and winter maintenance, offering both standard configurations and custom-built solutions through in-house design, engineering, and production processes.

Product overview

Durso srl manufactures a comprehensive range of agricultural and operator machines, including self-propelled vehicles, trucks, and trailers. The product portfolio centers on compact, versatile machines characterized by small dimensions, versatility, and safety, ideal for mountain zones and demanding performance requirements. The vehicle range includes MULTIMOBIL X (multi-configuration compact vehicle), RAPTOR (robust operator machine), FARMER SV/SVx (4x4 powerful urban agile series), FUTURA (agricultural legend since 1980), COUNTRY (top-of-range for leisure/work), UFO 200 (compact utility vehicle), and ADDAX (first electric vehicles). Trailer offerings include RIMORCHIO DRG 35 and DRG 60 for heavy material transport. All vehicles feature custom design and manufacturing with internal engineering capabilities for bespoke configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Multimobil X: A versatile operating vehicle/machine with compact dimensions and 4x4 traction, suitable for agriculture, construction, urban hygiene, and winter maintenance.
• RAPTOR
• FARMER SV/SVx
• FUTURA
• COUNTRY
• UFO 200
• ADDAX
• Rimorchio DRG 35
• Rimorchio DRG 60

Products and services

• MULTIMOBIL X Versatile compact vehicle available in truck, agricultural tractor, and operating machine configurations. Features 4x4 traction, compact dimensions, and multiple hydraulic systems. Offered in 50S15P22T, 50G15P22T, 50S15K25, and 65G15K25 models with Yanmar, Kohler, or FPT engines from 50 to 150 CV. Targeted at municipalities, agricultural buyers, and construction companies needing multi-configuration compact transport.
• RAPTOR Self-propelled operating machine with ultra-resistant frame and advanced mechanics, designed as a robust and versatile market standard. Features modular architecture with tool plates, multiple hydraulic systems, and 4x4 traction. Available in rear-wheel drive or 4WD versions with Kohler or FPT engines. Targeted at operators requiring robust, configurable machines for demanding applications.
• FARMER SV / FARMER SVx Series combining operating machine strength with compactness for difficult contexts. Features permanent 4x4 traction, High Flow hydraulic circuit with electronic proportional control (PWM), and plug-and-play versatility for multiple easy-to-install configurations. The SVx version adds a lockable central differential. Targeted at agricultural operators and professional users in confined or steep contexts.
• FUTURA Agricultural transport vehicle and reference point since 1980 for transport on difficult terrain where roads end. Features compact dimensions, articulated frame for tight paths and mountain zones, front leaf spring suspension for road stability and superior off-road traction, and electrohydraulic tipper system. Targeted at farmers and agricultural operators working in vineyards, olive groves, and mountain zones.
• COUNTRY Top-of-range vehicle combining compactness with professional performance for leisure time and dynamic work. Features parabolical leaf spring suspension, compact frame for optimal load stability, integrated cabin with dashboard-mounted gearshift, and 4x4 traction with reduced gears as standard. Powered by Kubota V1505-E4B diesel engine (26 CV). Targeted at professional users needing compact leisure and dynamic work performance.
• UFO 200 Compact operating/agricultural machine available in operating machine and self-propelled agricultural machine configurations. Features a removable semi-axle rear axle and 1.40-meter three-sided tipper body. Powered by Yanmar 3TNV-76 or Kubota V1505-E4B diesel engines. Targeted at small renovations, material handling in historic centers, and vineyard/olive grove transport.
• ADDAX MT8 / MT15 First electric vehicles in the Durso range, N1 category electric trucks marking Durso's debut in zero-emission mobility. The MT8 is an operating machine and the MT15 is an agricultural tractor. Built on Addax Motors (Belgian manufacturer) base electric vehicles with LiFePo4 batteries providing up to 132 km autonomy. Durso customizes the vehicles for the Italian market with special homologations as operating machines and self-propelled agricultural machines.
• RIMORCHIO DRG 35 Trailer designed for pairing with Durso operating machines. Features dual close-coupled axle with twin wheels, ALKO inertia brake system, and ALKO tow bar. PTT 3,500 kg with 2,500 kg useful load. Homologated as towed operating machine allowing driving the complete train with B license. Targeted at operators needing towed cargo capacity compatible with Durso compact machines.
• RIMORCHIO DRG 60 Heavy-duty trailer for pairing with Durso operating machines. Features dual axle with twin wheels, leaf spring suspension with shock absorbers, and hydraulic braking system with dual negative cylinders. PTT 6,000 kg with 4,500 kg useful load. Available in fixed platform with ramps and tilting platform versions. Targeted at operators needing heavy-duty towed cargo capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicles can operate where others must retreat - designed for extreme terrain conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YANMARcoreTechnology or IntegrationYANMAR provides diesel engines for Durso vehicles including the 4TNV86CT STAGE V Turbo Common Rail engine (50 CV) for Multimobil and 3TNV-76 diesel engines for Futura and UFO 200 models. This is a core technology partnership for vehicle powertrains.
• KOHLERcoreTechnology or IntegrationKOHLER provides KDI 2504 TCR Turbo Common Rail diesel engines (75 CV) for Multimobil X, Raptor, and Farmer SV models, representing a key technology partnership for vehicle propulsion systems.
• FPT Industrial (Iveco)coreTechnology or IntegrationFPT Industrial (part of Iveco Group) supplies S3.0 TURBO EURO6/C engines (150 CV) for Multimobil X, Raptor, and Farmer SVx models, providing higher-power engine options for demanding applications.
• KUBOTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKUBOTA supplies V1505-E4B diesel engines (26 CV) for Country and UFO 200 vehicles, providing compact and reliable powerplants for smaller vehicle models.
• Addax MotorscoreTechnology or IntegrationAddax Motors (Belgian manufacturer) produces electric vehicles (MT8 and MT15) that Durso imports and customizes for the Italian market. Durso goes beyond simple distribution by adapting vehicles to Italian market needs and obtaining special homologations as Operating Machines and Self-Propelled Agricultural Machines.
• JAC (Jianghuai Automobile)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJAC vehicles (HFC 1035 2WD and 4WD models) are sold through Durso's Italian distribution network. Durso combines JAC's quality with their own 4-wheel drive expertise to create compact, versatile vehicles with attractive quality/price ratios.
• Strenx (SSAB)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrenx high-performance steel from SSAB is used for vehicle frames. Durso's frames carry the My Inner Strenx certification, attesting to the use of the best high-resistance steels that meet rigorous quality standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BRP (Can-Am): Canadian maker of Can-Am Defender UTVs/SxS vehicles. Overlaps with Durso's compact off-road utility category at much larger scale and with broader product cadence.
• Polaris: US maker of side-by-side UTVs and utility vehicles (Ranger). Comparable compact off-road utility category at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• CNH Industrial: Global agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer (New Holland, Case IH, Iveco) with specialty compact tractor lines. Broad incumbent in agricultural machinery with overlapping end markets.
• Bucher Municipal: Swiss manufacturer of municipal vehicles including street sweepers and winter maintenance equipment. Direct overlap in municipal and winter maintenance segments served by Durso's UFO and ADDAX lines.

Direct peers

• Antonio Carraro: Italian compact tractor manufacturer specialized for vineyards, orchards, and specialty agriculture. Strong geographic and product overlap with Durso's compact agricultural vehicle segment.
• Aebi Schmidt Group: Swiss-German manufacturer of compact multipurpose vehicles for municipal, agricultural, and mountain applications. Direct peer in compact specialty vehicles serving overlapping customer segments in winter maintenance and urban services.
• Reform Werke: Austrian maker of Metrac and Mounty compact utility vehicles for steep terrain, mountain agriculture, and municipal use. Closest functional analog to Durso's multifunction off-road vehicle portfolio.
• BCS Group: Italian manufacturer of compact agricultural and grounds care machinery under BCS, Ferrari, and Pasquali brands. Overlaps with Durso's agricultural and municipal product portfolio.
• Gebrüder Holder: German manufacturer of compact multipurpose carrier vehicles (Metos, Aution) used for municipal, agricultural, and winter services. Direct peer in compact specialty vehicle category.

Emerging players

• Multihog: Irish compact multipurpose utility vehicle maker focused on municipal attachments and year-round municipal use. Comparable compact utility/municipal product focus at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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