The hydraulic excavator market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The hydraulic excavator market has grown steadily in recent years. It will rise from $69.89 billion in 2024 to $72.6 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.
The growth is driven by rising demand in the oil and gas construction sectors, increased urbanization, the growing number of large-scale mining projects, and an increased need for excavation and construction equipment.
The hydraulic excavator market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The hydraulic excavator market is projected to grow to $83.3 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 3.5%.
Growth is attributed to booming construction and mining industries, increased usage in mining, urbanization, large-scale mining projects, and rising construction activities. Trends include the popularity of hybrid excavators, technological advancements, product innovations, and development in technologies.
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The growth of the hydraulic excavators market is anticipated due to the rise in construction activities. These activities, which include the development of buildings and infrastructure, are increasing because of urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and the need for efficiency and precision in construction. Hydraulic excavators play a critical role in these projects by offering power, versatility, and efficiency for various tasks. For example, in July 2024, the Bureau of National Statistics reported that the value of construction services in Kazakhstan reached 7,612.8 billion tenge in 2023, marking a 15.1% increase from 2022. As construction grows, the demand for hydraulic excavators rises.
The hydraulic excavator market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Crawler, Mini, Wheeled
2) By Power Rating: 0-300 HP, 301-500 HP, Above 501 HP
3) By Size: Upto 8T, 8 - 12T, 12 - 20T
4) By Operating Mechanism: Electric, Conventional, Hybrid
5) By End-User: Contractors, Rental Providers, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Crawler: Standard Crawler Excavators, Heavy-Duty Crawler Excavators, Compact Crawler Excavators
2) By Mini: Mini Crawler Excavators, Mini Wheeled Excavators, Compact Mini Excavators
3) By Wheeled: Standard Wheeled Excavators, Compact Wheeled Excavators, All-Terrain Wheeled Excavators
Major firms in the hydraulic excavator sector are focusing on developing environmentally friendly hydraulic excavators. These innovations aim to lessen the ecological footprint, adhere to rigorous emission regulations, and cater to growing demands for sustainable construction options. Environmentally friendly hydraulic excavators are heavy-duty construction machinery engineered to balance environmental preservation with potent performance and efficiency. For example, in May 2022, Larsen & Toubro, an industrial technology firm based in India, collaborated with Komatsu India, an Indian-based machinery corporation, and Scania India, a truck manufacturing company from Sweden, to introduce four newly-developed eco-friendly hydraulic excavators that are B20 biodiesel prepared. The product line includes several models such as the Komatsu PC205-10MO hydraulic excavator, Komatsu PC500LC-10R hydraulic excavator, Komatsu PC210LC-10MO super long front, and Komatsu GD535-6 motor grader. These machines can run on B20 biodiesel and achieve the same power and productivity levels while drastically cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, these Komatsu machines are equipped with digital KOMTRAX tracking systems, providing users with the capability to observe the health of the machinery and boost operational efficiency.
Major companies operating in the hydraulic excavator market are:
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Deere & Company
• Komatsu Ltd.
• Kubota Corporation
• Liebherr Group
• Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.
• Volvo Construction Equipment
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co. Ltd.
• Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
• Terex Corporation
• JCB Inc.
• Wacker Neuson SE
• Lonking Holdings Limited
• Shantui Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Bobcat Co.
• Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd.
• Kobelco Construction Machinery Inc.
• Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• Hyundai Construction Equipment Co. Ltd.
• Doosan Infracore Co. Ltd.
• XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Shandong Huitong Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.
Asia Pacific was the largest region in the hydraulic excavator market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hydraulic excavator market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.