Published on: February 14, 2020
The global market for heavy machinery and equipment supplies industries such as construction, mining, forestry, and agriculture, providing technologically advanced equipment to meet infrastructure development and resource extraction needs. The market includes various types of heavy machinery such as cranes, conveyors, forklifts, and storage equipment, catering to material handling, transport, and construction needs.
The heavy machinery and equipment market is substantial and poised for growth, driven by investments in construction, infrastructure, and mining sectors globally. The demand for equipment such as crawler excavators, dozers, graders, dump trucks, and loaders remains strong, supported by ongoing urbanization, population growth, and infrastructure development projects.
Industries are seeking out environmentally friendly solutions to address pollution concerns and reduce carbon emissions, driving demand in the electric excavator market. Excavators are used for activities such as holes and trenches digging, material handling, mining, forestry mulching, river dredging, and general grading.
Electric excavators offer advantages such as reduced noise emissions and improved maneuverability, enhancing user comfort and reducing noise pollution in construction areas. As concerns over transportation pollution continue to rise, the demand for electric excavators is expected to surge, driving the rapid transformation of the industry towards more sustainable practices.
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Innovations in heavy machinery include advanced features in drilling, crushing, and demolition equipment. Technological integration enhances efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability in operations across construction and mining industries.
Increasing investments in infrastructure projects like dams, bridges, railways, road networks, and ports fuel the demand for heavy machinery. Urbanization trends drive the need for expanded urban infrastructure, improving living standards and meeting hygiene and sanitation requirements.
The trend towards renting or leasing heavy equipment offers flexibility and cost savings to contractors and project developers. Tax benefits and reduced upfront capital requirements incentivize rental options despite the high cost of purchasing equipment outright.
The significant capital requirement for purchasing heavy machinery poses a challenge, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises and contractors operating in competitive markets. In addition, construction and mining operations often face logistical challenges, including access to remote sites, which impact equipment deployment and operational timelines.
Integrating new technologies like electric and hybrid-electric systems in heavy machinery requires substantial investment in R&D and infrastructure, which can slow down development and adoption of these technologies despite them offering long-term benefits in terms of operational efficiency and environmental impact.
Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market. APAC is a leading region in the global heavy machinery and equipment market. China, India, and Japan are the key markets for the heavy construction equipment market in APAC. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in other regions.
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