Engine-Driven Welders Market Report 2026

The engine-driven welders market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $1.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction sector expansion, pipeline development projects, mining activities growth, limited grid power availability, demand for mobile welding equipment.

The engine-driven welders market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to infrastructure investment growth, expansion of oil and gas pipelines, adoption of low emission engines, rising demand for on site fabrication, growth in power generation projects. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for portable welding solutions, rising adoption in remote construction sites, shift toward fuel efficient engine welders, expansion of multi process welding capabilities, increasing use in infrastructure projects.

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 companies operating in the engine-driven welders market are Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, ESAB Corporation, Denyo Co., Ltd., MOSA S.p.A., Hobart Brothers LLC, Multiquip Inc., Shindaiwa (Yamabiko Corporation), Wacker Neuson Group, Hyundai Welding Co., Ltd., Atlas Copco AB, Pramac Group, Koki Holdings Co., Ltd. (Metabo HPT), Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH, Fronius International GmbH, Ador Welding Limited, Kemppi Oy, OTC Daihen Corporation, Jasic Technology Company Ltd., Shanghai Hugong Welding Group Co., Ltd., Everlast Power Equipment Inc.

North America was the largest region in the engine-driven welders market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the engine-driven welders market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the engine-driven welders market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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