Engine-Driven Welders Market Report 2025

The engine-driven welders market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.42 billion in 2024 to $1.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. Growth during the historic period was driven by industrialization in emerging economies, applications in the military and defense sectors, the expansion of the mining industry, and shipbuilding and marine repair activities.

The engine-driven welders market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.86 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be fueled by the development of oil and gas pipelines, the expansion of the rental market, increased shipbuilding and repair operations, continued industrialization in emerging economies, and the rise in mining and quarrying activities. Key trends anticipated for this period include the adoption of hybrid power systems, advancements in engine efficiency technologies, the use of remote monitoring and telematics, the implementation of noise reduction solutions, and the introduction of digital control panels and interfaces.

The growing construction sector is anticipated to drive the expansion of the engine-driven welders market. Construction activities encompass all operations related to the creation, modification, or repair of structures such as buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. With population growth leading to increased construction needs, there is a rising demand for housing, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities to accommodate the expanding population. Engine-driven welders play a crucial role in these activities by offering dependable, portable welding power at remote or off-grid locations, which supports efficient onsite fabrication, structural steel assembly, and equipment maintenance - key for uninterrupted project development. For example, in January 2025, a report from the Department for Business & Trade, a government body in the UK, indicated that new construction orders rose by 15.9% to $1.96 billion (£1,436 million) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Thus, the rise in construction activities is contributing to the engine-driven welders market growth.

Key companies in the engine-driven welders market are concentrating on creating advanced products such as compact multi-process engine welders to improve portability, functionality, and efficiency for construction and field use. A compact multi-process engine welder is a small, engine-powered welding unit capable of performing various welding operations. For instance, in October 2023, Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a US-based welding and cutting equipment manufacturer, introduced the Bobcat 265 and Bobcat 230 engine-driven welders. These new models provide reliable welding and auxiliary power across diverse applications. The Bobcat 265 includes enhanced features such as a digital user interface and Auto-Set technology for quicker and more precise welding setup. Its advanced independent welder-generator design prevents arc-tool interference, enhancing weld quality and enabling continuous tool use. It supports multiple welding processes, includes a direct spool gun connection for aluminum, ArcReach technology for remote parameter adjustments, and an optional battery charge/crank assist, along with straightforward 240V tool connections. The Bobcat 230 offers consistent performance with improved arc quality for 7018 and 6010 electrodes, a simplified one-knob interface, independent welder-generator operation, easy 240V tool connectivity without adapters, and a digital fuel gauge with maintenance alerts to boost efficiency on job sites.

In July 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., a US-based welding product manufacturer, acquired Vanair Manufacturing LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen Lincoln Electric’s leadership position and expand its technological capabilities in the rapidly growing mobile power solutions market, especially for maintenance and repair service vehicles. Vanair Manufacturing LLC is a US-based producer of mobile power solutions, including engine-driven welders.

Major players in the engine-driven welders market are Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Kohler Co., Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd., Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., ESAB India Limited, Airgas Inc., Miller Electric Mfg LLC, Denyo Co Ltd., Multiquip Inc., The Harris Products Group, Hobart Brothers LLC, Jasic Technology Company Ltd., Shanghai Hugong Welding Group Co. Ltd., Mosa S.p.A., Cruxweld Industrial Equipment Ltd., BCS India Pvt. Ltd., Everlast Power Equipment Inc., Site‑ARC, Chongqing Camel Power Machinery Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the engine-driven welders market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in engine driven welders report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the engine driven welders market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

Engine-driven welders are portable welding machines powered by an internal combustion engine (diesel, gasoline, or LPG) rather than relying on external electrical power sources. These machines produce electricity through the engine to operate welding processes and often include integrated generators to supply power for tools and lighting at job sites. This makes them ideal for remote or outdoor welding tasks where grid power is not available.

The primary types of engine-driven welders include diesel engine, gasoline engine, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engine, and propane engine models. A diesel engine-driven welder is a welding unit powered by a diesel-fueled internal combustion engine, supplying electricity for welding operations and noted for its fuel efficiency. These machines support multiple welding processes, such as electric (arc) welding, metal inert gas (MIG) welding, and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. They offer a range of power outputs under 200 amps, 200-500 amps, and above 500 amps, serving various applications in construction, pipelines, mining, infrastructure, power generation, and other fields.

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The engine driven welder market consists of sales of portable engine-driven welders, stationary engine driven welders, and engine driven welders with auxiliary power generators. 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.

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