Hydraulic Crane Market Report 2025

The hydraulic crane market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.85 billion in 2024 to $11.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.Growth during the historic period was driven by the rise in industrial construction projects, growing demand from mining operations, increased government-funded infrastructure spending, expanding urbanization in emerging economies, and growth in shipbuilding and port development activities.

The hydraulic crane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by increasing installations of renewable energy projects, greater emphasis on smart city infrastructure, rising demand for automated and remote-controlled cranes, growing focus on disaster recovery and climate resilience initiatives, and expanding investments in large-scale transport projects. Key trends anticipated during this period include the electrification of hydraulic cranes, integration of IoT and telematics systems, a shift toward modular and compact crane designs, growth of rental-based business models, and enhancements in operator safety and automation features.

The increasing growth of renewable energy installations is expected to drive the hydraulic crane market in the coming years. Renewable energy installations involve setting up systems to generate power from naturally replenishing sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. The expansion of wind energy projects, in particular, requires high-capacity hydraulic cranes to lift and install large turbine components in challenging and uneven terrains. Hydraulic cranes support these projects by enabling heavy lifting with precision and stability, improving construction speed, safety, and overall efficiency. For example, in December 2024, Eurostat reported that renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the EU’s total energy consumption in 2023, up from 23% in 2022, reflecting the growing demand for such infrastructure.

Companies in the hydraulic crane market are focusing on advanced products, such as telescoping crawler cranes, to increase lifting capacity and operational flexibility. Telescoping crawler cranes combine a telescopic boom with a crawler chassis, offering reach and adjustability alongside stability and mobility for lifting on rough or uneven terrain. For instance, in March 2025, The Manitowoc Company Inc., a US-based crane manufacturer, launched the Grove Hydraulic Crawler GHC200. This crane features a powerful hydraulic system, a telescopic boom with a maximum reach of 200 feet, advanced load-sensing technology for precise lifting, and a crawler undercarriage for superior stability and maneuverability. The GHC200 also incorporates smart control systems to enhance safety and operational efficiency, making it suitable for heavy lifting in construction, infrastructure, and energy projects.

In February 2025, Jost Werke SE, a Germany-based commercial vehicle components manufacturer, acquired Hyva Holding B.V. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition allows Jost Werke to expand and enhance its product portfolio and global reach, particularly in the transport, agriculture, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Hyva Holding B.V., based in the Netherlands, specializes in hydraulic cranes and lifting equipment.

Major players in the hydraulic crane market are Liebherr-International AG, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Sany Group Co. Ltd., Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Terex Corporation, Palfinger AG, The Manitowoc Company Inc., Tadano Ltd., Cargotec Corporation, Kato Works Co. Ltd., Link-Belt Cranes L.P. LLLP, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Demag Cranes & Components GmbH, Broderson Manufacturing Corp., Fassi Gru S.p.A., JMG Cranes S.p.A., Cranab AB, Penny Engineering Co. Ltd., SOS Engineering Works, Ormig S.p.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hydraulic crane market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in hydraulic crane report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hydraulic crane 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.

A hydraulic crane is a type of lifting equipment that uses a hydraulic system composed of fluid-filled cylinders and pistons to generate powerful lifting force. It operates by transmitting pressure through hydraulic fluid, enabling precise and heavy lifting with minimal manual effort. These cranes can be mounted on trucks, tracks, or fixed platforms, and are designed to provide efficient and powerful material handling for various industrial operations.

The main types of hydraulic cranes include truck-mounted cranes, rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, overhead cranes, and portable cranes. Truck-mounted cranes are mobile lifting machines installed on truck chassis, capable of lifting and transporting heavy loads efficiently across job sites without additional transport equipment. They use different power sources, including diesel, electric, and hybrid systems, and feature various boom configurations such as lattice and telescoping designs. Truck-mounted cranes come in lifting capacities ranging from up to 20 tons, 21-50 tons, 51-100 tons, and over 100 tons, and are widely used in industries such as construction, industrial, utilities, and others.

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The hydraulic crane market consists of sales of mobile hydraulic cranes, tower hydraulic cranes, truck-mounted hydraulic cranes, crawler hydraulic cranes, and all-terrain hydraulic cranes. 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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