Diagnostics • Urgent Repairs 24/7 • Regular Servicing & Maintenance
Helping you get top performance from your diesel engines.
For longer.
Expert diagnostics, scheduled servicing and emergency repairs for diesel engines, generators and pumps; using the latest technology and genuine parts.
You depend on your diesel engines to perform. Shaw Diesels makes sure they do! With expert repairs and preventive maintenance that keeps your equipment running reliably and efficiently, year after year.
We can tailor a regular servicing and maintenance schedule to suit your operation, helping you avoid costly breakdowns before they happen. And when things do go wrong, our team provides fast, effective repairs. From quick fixes and diagnostics through to complete engine overhauls.
Experts at servicing top brands.
We repair and service diesel engines of all makes and sizes.
Our team is factory-trained on the world’s leading brands, with genuine parts on hand.
DEUTZ
Factory-trained to Tier 4 Stage 5 at the DEUTZ facility in Germany. Full diagnostics, servicing and repairs across the current TCD and legacy ranges.
Isuzu Power Solutions
Gardner Engines
Deep expertise in Gardner marine engines. Regular servicing, repairs and full overhauls for these enduring diesel workhorses.
Lister Petter
Sole NZ distributor for Lister Petter. Factory-level servicing and repairs with genuine parts supply for marine and industrial applications.
Mercedes-Benz
OM series industrial engine servicing and repairs, supported through the DEUTZ distribution partnership with Daimler.
Other Brands
Don’t see your engine brand here? We service and repair virtually any diesel engine. Call us to discuss your requirements.
Based in New Zealand. Covering the world.
We have specialist, well-equipped workshops in Auckland and Christchurch, where our diesel engineers use the latest diagnostic technology to get your engine sorted quickly and properly.
If you can’t bring your engines to us, we’ll come to you. Anywhere in New Zealand — and beyond.
We have customers throughout the Pacific Islands, and we’ve serviced engines as far afield as the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Distance isn’t an issue. If you’ve got a diesel engine that needs attention, get in touch and we’ll work out the best way to get it done.
Getting your job done faster with the right skills and technology.
Our diesel engineers combine decades of hands-on experience with the latest diagnostic and precision tooling. The result is faster, more accurate work that saves you time and money.
- Engine inspections by camera we can take readings and change main bearings without stripping the engine down
- Laptop-based diagnostics specialised software pinpoints the problem quickly, then resets the engine electronically at the source
- Precision tooling lathes, mills, welders and grinders, all tailored to individual diesel engine types
- DEUTZ Tier 4 factory training our team is trained to the highest level on current-generation emissions technology
Scheduled servicing that prevents costly breakdowns.
Regular servicing is the simplest way to avoid expensive repairs and unplanned downtime. Shaw Diesels can set up a tailored maintenance schedule for your engines, based on manufacturer recommendations and how hard your equipment is working.
We’ll track service intervals, manage the parts supply, and make sure your engines are always running at their best. Recommended intervals vary by brand:
| Brand | Recommended Interval |
|---|---|
| DEUTZ engines | Every 500 hours |
| Gardner engines | Every 400 hours |
| Lister Petter engines | Every 250 hours |
Intervals are indicative and vary depending on operating conditions. Contact us for a servicing plan tailored to your equipment.
Our tailored diesel engine solutions at work.
A selection of repair and servicing projects from across New Zealand and the Pacific.
MV Tribu — major DEUTZ servicing
Major servicing of two DEUTZ 620 V6 main engines, gensets and two DEUTZ 1015 V6 engines at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.
MV Windana — twin Gardner 6LXB
Servicing of twin Gardner 6LXB engines (140 HP at 1700 rpm) for this working vessel. Diagnostics, parts replacement and return to full performance.
Zenji Refit — twin DEUTZ 616 V12
Two DEUTZ 616 V12 engines serviced during a comprehensive refit at the Viaduct Harbour. Full diagnostics, maintenance and performance testing.
Let’s talk about your engines.
Whether you need a one-off repair, an ongoing servicing programme, or emergency breakdown support, Shaw Diesels has the expertise and the parts to keep your engines running.
Contact us to discuss your requirements. We can visit your site, inspect your equipment, and recommend the right service plan for your operation.



