Brand NewCrate Engines
Crate Engines Australia is the country’s trusted source for brand new crate engines — never rebuilds. Shop by vehicle or engine code, free insured freight nationwide, no exchange required.
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Top Selling Diesel Crate Engines
Brand new diesel crate engines with the common OEM weak points engineered out — forged crankshafts, upgraded pistons and improved oil galleries.
Top Selling Petrol Crate Engines
Fuel-efficient petrol crate engines built to OEM+ spec, quality tested before dispatch from our QLD warehouse.
Can't See Yours?
We stock 170+ engines for Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Holden, Ford, Kia, Mazda and Isuzu. Send us your VIN and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.
Find by Make / Model →Trusted by Buyers & Mechanics Australia-Wide
Real installs, real engine codes, real feedback — why buyers and workshops rate Crate Engines Australia the country's top crate engine supplier.
Started clean, no smoke
Freight was booked the same day and the crate arrived in perfect condition. Mechanic fitted it, started clean, no smoke, oil pressure good. Support actually understood the tests.
Running daily since
Crate was solid and properly packed. Everything lined up as expected — we swapped ancillaries and it's been running daily since. Communication was straight and the ETA accurate.
Engine and packing spot on
Express option got it here quicker than expected. Only reason it's not 5 stars was depot collection (a freight company issue) — engine and packing were spot on.
Rural WA, inside the window
Rural WA delivery and it still arrived inside the window they gave me. Crate was clean, labelled and tied down properly. Started first go once primed — exactly what you want.
No surprises
Everything matched the description and the mechanic commented on how clean the assembly was. No surprises — which is exactly what you want when doing an engine swap.
Support didn't waste time
Shipping updates were clear and the crate was properly secured. Started up clean after priming. Their support didn't waste time — just asked for the right checks.
Four flawless installs
Our workshop has fitted four 1KD units this year. All flawless installs and great support when we've needed to confirm fitment before ordering.
Best packed engine he's seen
Picked up from the depot — crate was spotless and clearly labelled. Mechanic said it was one of the better packed engines he's received. Fired up and settled quickly on first run-in.
New vs Reconditioned Crate Engines
Most sellers in Australia import old patched motors, fit new seals and call them "remanufactured". Here's the honest difference with a brand new crate engine.
Brand New Crate Engine
Built from new components only, to OEM+ specification, with the known factory weak points engineered out.
- Forged steel crankshaft, upgraded pistons, improved oil galleries
- Zero kilometres — no unknown history, no wear
- Hot tested with QR video proof on every engine
- Heat tabs fitted for transparent warranty coverage
- 1-year warranty standard, 2–3 year Platinum available
- No exchange required — keep your old engine
Reconditioned / Used
A worn core with new seals and gaskets — the internals, and the history, are whatever they are.
- Unknown kilometres, service history and prior abuse
- Original worn internals retained under new gaskets
- Rarely tested before sale — you're the test
- Core charges and exchange units required
- Typical warranty: 3 months, if any
- Early failures inherit the old engine's problems
| 🆕 Brand New Crate | ♻️ Reconditioned / Used | |
|---|---|---|
| Components | All newForged crank, upgraded pistons | Worn coreNew seals over old internals |
| Kilometres | Zero | Unknown |
| History | Fully traceable, QR coded | Unknown |
| Testing | ✓ Hot tested, video proof | Rarely |
| Known weak points | ✓ Engineered out | Still present |
| Exchange / core charge | None — keep your old engine | Usually required |
| Warranty | 1 year standard2–3 yr Platinum at checkout | ~3 months, if any |
| Heat tab monitoring | ✓ Fitted | — |
| Shipping | Free, insured, 6–8 days | Varies |
What's Inside Every Crate Engine
Every crate engine is built to OEM+ specification and quality tested before it leaves our Molendinar warehouse.
Forged Crankshaft
High-strength steel crankshafts with precision tolerances for durability and smooth operation.
Upgraded Pistons
Common OEM piston and head cracking issues resolved with improved materials.
Improved Oil Galleries
Redesigned oiling to eliminate the starvation issues that kill factory motors.
Hot Tested
Every engine run-tested before dispatch, with QR-linked video proof of your unit.
Heat Tabs Fitted
Calibrated heat tabs keep warranty coverage transparent for you and for us.
QR Traceability
Every engine carries a QR code for full build and dispatch traceability.
Crated & Insured
Packed for heavy freight, shipped fully insured with tracking on every order.
Direct Fitment
Built to match your engine code — no modifications, no guessing part numbers.
Crate Engine Shipping, Australia-Wide
Every crate engine ships free and fully insured from our Molendinar QLD warehouse — packed for heavy freight, crated and tracked door to door.
- Strategic warehousing for optimal delivery times nationwide
- All engines shipped with free freight insurance
- Free returns for faulty goods, with a 7-day return policy after delivery
- Express delivery available at checkout for urgent repairs
Typical AU-Wide
Simple Policies. Real Support.
Crate Engines Australia is Australian owned since 2017, with management roots in engines since 2007. Call and you'll speak to someone who knows engines.
1 Year Warranty
Every engine includes a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing and assembly faults — with 2 and 3-year Platinum coverage available at checkout. Handled locally by our Australian team.
Free Insured Freight
Free shipping Australia-wide in 6–8 business days, fully insured and tracked, with express options at checkout. Crated properly for heavy freight.
No Exchange Required
Keep your old engine — no core charges, no exchange units. Returns accepted within 7 days if the engine is unused, and we help confirm fitment before you buy.
Crate Engines Australia
Shopping for a crate engine in Australia? A brand new crate engine restores your vehicle to low-kilometre performance without the gamble of a wrecker's motor or the patched internals of a "reconditioned" unit. Every engine we sell is new, built to OEM+ specification, and quality tested before it leaves our Gold Coast warehouse.
Why Buy a Brand New Crate Engine
- Zero kilometres, zero history — no unknown wear, no prior overheating, no mystery services.
- Weak points engineered out — forged steel crankshafts, upgraded pistons and improved oil galleries resolve the known failure modes of engines like the 1KD-FTV and 1KZ-TE.
- No exchange required — keep your old engine. No core charges, no waiting on a rebuild.
- Real warranty — 1 year standard, with 2 and 3-year Platinum coverage at checkout, backed by heat tab monitoring and a local Australian team.
Which Crate Engine Do I Need?
Start with find by make and model, or match your engine code directly — our most popular units are the Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1HZ, Toyota 2TR-FE, Mitsubishi 4D56 and Nissan YD25. Not sure? Send us your VIN and we'll confirm fitment before you pay. If you're weighing up whether a replacement is worth it, our do I need a new engine guide and engine replacement cost breakdown are the place to start.
Crate Engines Shipped From Our QLD Warehouse
Every engine ships free and fully insured from 56 Export Drive, Molendinar — typically 6–8 business days Australia-wide with express options at checkout. Installation by a licensed mechanic with a tax invoice is required to activate warranty coverage; our how it works guide and YouTube tutorials walk through the whole process.
Common Questions
Get It Right The First Time.
Crate Engines Australia — the country's highest-rated crate engine supplier. Free insured freight, 1-year warranty, no exchange required, fitment confirmed before you pay.