A hydraulic excavator is a robust construction machine that utilizes a hydraulic system to carry out diverse earthmoving tasks. It typically consists of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket, and cab mounted on a rotating platform. By harnessing hydraulic fluid under pressure, the excavator effectively powers and maneuvers its components, enabling it to excavate, lift, and transport large quantities of material.
Hydraulic excavators are primarily classified into crawler, mini, and wheeled types. Crawler excavators are outfitted with tracks instead of wheels, enhancing stability and traction, which makes them well-suited for challenging terrains and heavy-duty applications such as mining and construction. These excavators vary in power ratings, from 0-300 hp, 301-500 hp, and above 501 hp, and are available in sizes ranging from up to 8 tons, 8 to 12 tons, and 12 to 20 tons. They are operated through different mechanisms including electric, conventional, and hybrid, serving diverse end-users such as contractors, rental providers, and others.
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The hydraulic excavator market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $69.89 billion in 2024 to $72.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for oil and gas construction sectors, increasing urbanization, increasing number of large scale mining-related projects, increasing demand for excavation and construction equipment, and rising infrastructural activities.
The hydraulic excavator market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $83.3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to booming construction and mining industries, growing usage of a hydraulic excavators in mining, increasing need for urbanization and infrastructure upgrades, increasing number of large scale mining-related projects, and rising construction activities. Major trends in the forecast period include growing popularity for hybrid hydraulic excavator vehicles, new recent developments, increase in the advancement in technologies, product innovations, and technological advancements.
The growing construction activities are expected to drive the expansion of the hydraulic excavators market in the future. Construction activities involve the physical development of buildings, infrastructure, and various other structures. The rise in construction activities is driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and a greater emphasis on efficiency and precision in building projects. Hydraulic excavators are essential in modern construction, offering the power, efficiency, and versatility required to perform a wide range of demanding tasks. For example, in July 2024, the Bureau of National Statistics, a Kazakhstan-based government agency, reported that the total value of construction services in 2023 reached 7,612.8 billion tenge, a 15.1% increase from 2022. As a result, the growth in construction activities is fueling the hydraulic excavators market.
Leading companies in the hydraulic excavators market are prioritizing the development of eco-friendly models to mitigate environmental impact, comply with stringent emission regulations, and meet the growing demand for sustainable construction solutions. Eco-friendly hydraulic excavators are heavy-duty equipment designed to minimize environmental footprint while maintaining high performance and efficiency levels. For instance, in May 2022, Larsen & Toubro, Komatsu India, and Scania India collaborated to introduce four new eco-friendly hydraulic excavators capable of running on B20 biodiesel. These include models such as the Komatsu PC205-10MO, Komatsu PC500LC-10R, Komatsu PC210LC-10MO super long front, and Komatsu GD535-6 motor grader. These machines offer equivalent power and productivity while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Komatsu's equipment is equipped with digitalized KOMTRAX tracking systems, enabling real-time monitoring of equipment health and enhancing operational efficiency.
In September 2024, Epiroc AB, a Sweden-based mining company specializing in innovative and safe equipment, acquired ACB Morin for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Epiroc AB to expand its product range in excavator attachments and quick couplers, strengthen its market presence in Europe, and foster innovation in sustainable construction practices. ACB Morin, a France-based manufacturer, supplies essential hydraulic components that improve the performance and efficiency of hydraulic excavators.
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 2024. 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.
The countries covered in the hydraulic excavator market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The hydraulic excavator market consists of sales of short-swing radius excavators, long-reach excavators, and compact excavators. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered: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
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Hydraulic Excavator Market Characteristics
3. Hydraulic Excavator Market Trends And Strategies
4. Hydraulic Excavator Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Hydraulic Excavator Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Hydraulic Excavator PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Hydraulic Excavator Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Hydraulic Excavator Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Hydraulic Excavator Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Hydraulic Excavator Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Crawler
Mini
Wheeled
6.2. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Segmentation By Power Rating, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
0-300 HP
301-500 HP
Above 501 HP
6.3. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Segmentation By Size, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Upto 8T
8 - 12T
12 - 20T
6.4. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Segmentation By Operating Mechanism, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Electric
Conventional
Hybrid
6.5. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Contractors
Rental Providers
Other End Users
6.6. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Crawler, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Standard Crawler Excavators
Heavy-Duty Crawler Excavators
Compact Crawler Excavators
6.7. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mini, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Mini Crawler Excavators
Mini Wheeled Excavators
Compact Mini Excavators
6.8. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Wheeled, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Standard Wheeled Excavators
Compact Wheeled Excavators
All-Terrain Wheeled Excavators
7. Hydraulic Excavator Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion