The top Chinese heavy equipment companies by sales volume are listed in the “Global Construction Machinery Manufacturers 50 Strong” ranking:
The biggest manufacturer of construction equipment in China is Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG). renowned for its clever road equipment, heavy-duty loaders, and all-terrain cranes.
In 2025, Sany Heavy Industry was ranked as the most lucrative Chinese machinery company. a world leader in truck cranes, excavators, and concrete equipment.
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology is a Changsha-based company that ranks in the top three worldwide. strong in agricultural equipment, concrete machines, and mobile cranes.
LiuGong Machinery: 18th in the world. focuses on road rollers, wheel loaders, and excavators.
Shantui Construction Machinery: Up five spots from 2024 to 30th place worldwide. renowned for its earth-moving equipment, including bulldozers.
Lingong Heavy Machinery, CRCC Heavy Industry (tunneling equipment), Zhejiang Dingli Machinery (aerial work platforms), Longgong Holdings, Tonly Heavy Industry, Sunward Intelligent Equipment, Sinoboom, and Inner Mongolia North Hauler (mining trucks) are some of the other noteworthy listed companies from the 50-person list.
Additionally, specialized producers are important. One of the leading companies in heavy-duty engines and powertrains is Weichai Holding Group. A well-known brand for loaders and a variety of technical equipment is Xiamen XGMA Machinery. One of the top producers of forklifts is Anhui Heli. Analysts regularly point to Hengli Hydraulic as a premier supplier of hydraulic components.
