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A Legend in Reliability

About Engel

Engel Portable Fridge Freezers are a trusted name in Australia and New Zealand, known for their reliability, durability, and exceptional performance. Many units from the 1960s are still in use today, keeping food and drinks chilled across Australia. While Engel is famed for its "Chest" type portable fridge freezers, they also offer versatile upright models for caravans, camper trailers, motor homes, boats, and more. All units, including the uprights, feature the efficient Sawafuji Swing Motor, ensuring top-notch cooling.

Since 1962

Our history

Engel Portable Fridge Freezers are renowned in Australia and New Zealand for their reliability, durability, and exceptional performance. Trusted since the 1960s, thousands of units still operate today. Known for their “Chest” type models, Engel also offers versatile upright units ideal for caravans, camper trailers, motor homes, boats, and more. Powered by the efficient Sawafuji Swing Motor, Engel ensures top-notch cooling.

Since 1962, over three million units have been sold globally, serving campers, caravanners, truckers, and boat owners. Engel is also a trusted choice for government departments, health professionals, armed services, universities, couriers, and food and beverage companies worldwide.

  • MRFT 514

    The first Engel Fridge is released in Australia - the MRFT 514.

    1962

  • MRFT Series

    The iconic MRFT series becomes available in 15, 29 and 39 litre models.

    1974-1999

  • MRFT 60L

    The introduction of the first 60L model.

    1962

  • MT45 Series

    The 29 litre model is increased to 32 litres to accommodate taller bottles, and the 39 litre model is increased to 40 litre.

    2000

  • Combi

    The first Engel Combiner's Series Fridge-Freezer hits the Australian Market.

    2003

  • MR40F Eclipse

    Release of the MR40F Eclipse. Engel's entry-level fridge with a Polypropylene case.

    2008

  • MT45FG

    The 50th Anniversary of Engel saw a limited edition Gold MT45FG, with the first digital thermostat control with battery cut out.

    2012

  • Legacy Fridges

    Limited edition Legacy Fridges are released in support of the great work carried out by Legacy Australia.

    2015

  • Digital Platinum Series

    For simplicity, durability, longevity, economy of power consumption and outright strength of construction, the MT45FP, our Digital Platinum Series, is tough to beat.

    2013 - 2019

  • MT-V Series

    Our latest model is the MT-V series of portable fridge freezers. Still powered by our secret weapon, the robust Sawafuji swing motor, which still boasts the lowest maximum power consumption on the market.

    2019

A trusted brand

Over 50 years

Over fifty years ago, Sawafuji Electric Co. Ltd Japan purchased the design for a unique product – the Swing Motor. They went on to develop this into the motor and pump system used to power the Engel Portable Fridge Freezer that we know today. From its humble beginnings back in the 1960’s, the Swing Motor system has evolved into a powerful and efficient cooling unit. Exclusively owned by Sawafuji Electric Co. Ltd Japan, it is the only compressor of its kind in the world.

While many other portable fridge manufacturers procure parts from numerous sources all over the world, Sawafuji are unique in having produced and developed each element of this unit independently. Over the years, continual improvements have been made to further optimise performance, reliability and power consumption. With the ability to operate at up to a 30 angle, and purpose built to withstand the shocks commonly encountered in bush or working environments, the Swing Motor is the integral core of an exceptional product.

Australia's and New Zealand's NO.1

Unique Technology

All Engel Fridge Freezers are powered by the unique Sawafuji Swing Motor. Japanese technology at its best, the Sawafuji Swing Motor has only one moving part. Unlike many rotary-type compressors, the Motor does not need to perform a full stroke on start-up, meaning that it does not have a high start-up current draw. The Motor operates at 30-degree angles and on rough corrugated tracks without any loss of efficiency, making it the most effective choice of motor for Engel.

The piston is connected to an electrodynamic device which is powered by the use of magnetic fields. With this technology, there is no need for bearings, cranks or con-rods, and fewer moving parts means less chance of failure.

With only one moving part, friction loss is very low, resulting in a highly efficient compressor.

A Legend in Reliability

Built tough

With the ability to operate at up to a 30 angle, and purpose built to withstand the shocks commonly encountered in bush or working environments, the Swing Motor is the integral core of an exceptional product.

Built Tough

Engel exclusively uses the unique Sawafuji Swing Motor, the most efficient motor available with only one moving part. Unlike many rotary compressors, it doesn't require a high start-up current. The piston gradually increases its stroke length, eliminating the need for a full stroke at start-up and ensuring smooth, efficient operation.

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Since 1962

Premium outdoor cooling solutions built for Australian conditions for over 50 years.
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Since 1962

Premium outdoor cooling solutions built for Australian conditions for over 50 years.
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