Crawler Dozers Market

Crawler Dozers Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

A newly published research report by Fact.MR has revealed that the global crawler dozers market stands at US$ 15.63 billion in 2023. Worldwide demand for crawler dozers is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5.7% and reach a market size of US$ 27.21 billion by the end of 2033.

Crawler dozers equipped with smart machine technologies are playing a crucial role to improve work quality and enhance operation efficiency in different industries. Such advanced technology is also helpful to transform inexperienced operators into skilled ones within a short period. This construction equipment is adopted to move heavy materials with the use of its front-mounted blades.

Key Market Drivers

• Technological advancements, including telematics and GPD systems
• Increasing infrastructure development worldwide
• Expansion of mining sector

Increasing use of machine control and telematics is predicted to positively affect demand for crawler dozers. Telematics assist in the transfer of information from one remote location through the internet with the use of a combination of telecommunication and informatics.

Onboard diagnostics in telematics and computerized map with the use of GPS are crucial to observe movement. An increase in demand for telematics is anticipated with the growing requirements for real-time monitoring of idling, fuel, speed, and tire pressure of crawler dozers. Constant monitoring of these activities is predicted to reduce the cost of maintenance considerably.

A shorter payback period on expenditure on telematics and machine control systems is forecasted to fuel demand for these earthmoving equipment. These track-type tractors play a dynamic role in the movement and transportation of materials across various land grades. They have a crucial role in overload shedding as well as heaving at the time of road maintenance.

Owing to crawlers (tracks), dozers have efficient ground-holding ability along with agility even in different rough terrains. Crawler dozers are comparatively wider for even distribution of load across the machines, thus averting it from tumbling to soft terrains. These factors are projected to make this heavy machinery a popular choice for multiple applications in land clearing, road building, and construction.

Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, through its newly published report, mentions in detail about multiple dynamics of crawler dozers. Various aspects related to landscape, including key growth driving factors, new developments, key challenges, a country-level analysis, etc., are included in this study.

Report Attributes	Details
Crawler Dozers Market Size (2022)	US$ 14.78 Billion
Estimated Market Value (2023)	US$ 15.63 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (2033)	US$ 27.21 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	5.7% CAGR
Prominent End-use Application	Construction Sector
Revenue Share of Top 4 Market Players (2023)	~75%
Key Companies Profiled	Deere & Company Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH Caterpillar LiuGong Dressta Machinery Komatsu Ltd. Shantui Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Xuanhua Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. CNH Industrial N.V.

What’s Driving the Use of Crawler Dozers Across Industries?

“Rising Agricultural and Construction Activities Bolstering Crawler Dozer Demand”

Significant increase in construction activities owing to rapid urbanization is driving sales of crawler dozers. The increasing adoption of various smart crawler dozers in different construction sites is due to their superior worksite visibility, precision, higher performance, traction, and speed. These features help in increased productivity and faster completion of tasks.

Contractors are spending on equipment-intensive projects that result in increasing requirements for earth-moving construction equipment that boosts demand for crawler dozers.

An increase in large-scale agricultural activities is leading to the adoption of heavy equipment, including crawler dozers and others, which work effectively in land cleaning, subsoil draining, ploughing, direct seeding, soil pudding, and harvesting. Further, they also help to reduce labor costs and increase plant intensity contributing to market growth.

“Introduction of Innovative Technologies in Machines”

Various innovative concepts that are embedded in crawler dozers are predicted to boost their demand. Some advanced concepts, including power controls, power breaks, sensors, power steering, and joysticks are assisting to increase the efficiency of the tasks. These technologies help in the effective control of machines while carrying the load intact. These features are predicted to enhance the outcome and at the same time improve the quality of work.

Smart technologies generally include smart-grade control embedded with sensors that help in the generation of about 100 corrections every second. These technologies are even helpful for inexperienced operators to gain skills in a shorter period. In addition, the use of these smart and new machine technology is estimated to improve the accuracy at job sites while enhancing efficiency and quality of work. Therefore, these newly developed advanced technologies ensure the effortless operation of machines and thus scale up opportunities for suppliers of heavy mining machinery, including crawler dozers.

What is Restraining the Demand Growth for Crawler Dozers?

“High Upfront Investments Affecting Sales of Crawler Dozers”

Various end users are inclined toward automation of the grading process with the deployment of smart crawler dozers that require higher capital investment. This includes training costs, purchasing costs, and costs required in the maintenance of dozers. Small- and medium-level enterprises are not able to spend this much amount on crawler dozers, which is also anticipated to hamper expansion opportunities over the coming decade.

What is the Focus Area of Start-ups to Secure Their Position in This Market?

“Introduction of Smart and Innovative Technologies”

Modern versions of crawler dozers are altered with specific mechanisms. They are more improved compared to conventional options to match the rising demand. Start-ups are spending on the production of modern equipment, which comes with more sophisticated tools to ensure the effective completion of tasks. Automatic grade control, hydraulic cylinders, and automatic transmissions are some modern mechanisms installed in crawler dozers.

Terrain control, increased accuracy of movements, and higher speed are some benefits of these newly manufactured crawler dozers, which are forecasted to enhance industry size.

Country-wise Insights

Why are Suppliers of Crawler Dozers Focusing on the United States?

“Early Adoption of Several Advanced Types of Machines in Various Industries”

Different types of machines are adopted in the United States in various industries, which is predicted to open up lucrative opportunities for market players. In addition, the rising production of oil & gas is also estimated to propel sales of crawler dozers in the United States landscape.

What Makes Germany and the United Kingdom Key Markets in Europe?

“Initiatives to Develop Crawler Dozers with Environment-friendly Features”

Constant infrastructural developments in Germany and the United Kingdom are predicted to boost demand for crawler dozers. Moreover, the growing use of modernized equipment in different industries, including agriculture, construction, etc., is also anticipated to boost sales of crawler dozers during the forecast period. The presence of numerous players is also driving growth in the target market.

Prominent industry players are taking initiatives to develop environmentally friendly bulldozers according to set regulations and standards, which are further contributing to market expansion.

Which Asia Pacific Countries are Profitable for Manufacturers of Crawler Dozers?

“Rapidly Increasing Expenditure on Infrastructural Projects in India and China”

Presence of some key players and the availability of various types of crawler dozers at pocket-friendly prices are resulting in higher revenue streams in China. In addition, governments from China and India are spending at a significant rate on infrastructural projects, which is further stimulating market expansion opportunities in these countries.

Category-wise Insights

Why is Demand for 300 to 600 HP Crawler Dozers Higher?

“Appropriate Control Systems of 300 to 600 HP Crawler Dozers”

Based on horsepower, the global market is classified into less than 300 HP crawler dozers, 300 to 600 HP crawler dozers, and more than 600 HP crawler dozers. Among these, demand for 300 to 600 HP crawler dozers is estimated to increase at a significant rate. This sub-segment consists of different types of machines that provide appropriate control and are suitable for multiple grades. In addition, their use is not limited to one application but is multifarious.

Which Sector Most Widely Employs Crawler Dozers?

“Growing Infrastructural Developments Driving Demand for Crawler Dozers in Construction Sector”

Construction, mining, agriculture, and forestry are some prominent end-use applications of crawler dozers contributing to their increased sales. Among these, the construction sector owing to rapid expansion is boosting demand for different types of supportive equipment, services, and machines, including crawler cranes, bulldozers, crane rental services, etc.

Crawler dozers are used for numerous purposes in the construction industry, including grading and moving soil or various other types of construction materials from one location to another. Furthermore, a significant increase in different types of infrastructural developments is also generating demand for crawler dozers for numerous purposes.

Key Market Players

Prominent manufacturers are deeply rooted in the space to achieve various objectives such as ensuring quality control of products, new developments, etc.

Players are concentrating to set up their plants across developing economies. This initiative is taken to maintain the quality of the product and offer cost-effective crawler dozers. Developing economies have abundant resources and less cost of manufacturing, contributing to the growth of the market.

For instance :

• In March 2020, John Deere, a popular manufacturer of agriculture and construction machinery, introduced 750L and 770L crawler dozers with enhanced productivity and reliability features. These models are equipped with 175 HP and 135 HP engines.
• In July 2019, Dheere & Company announced the launch 850L crawler dozer. This newly launched product is a successor of the famous K-series of the company. The dozer with 850L produces 225 HP and comes with a 9-liter JD engine to provide around 10% more power compared to the K-series.
• In February 2019, Caterpillar launched a new crawler dozer of D5 medium size. The model is predicted to succeed the company’s popular D6N model. D5 generates power of 170 HP and is installed with a capacity of 7.1 liters.

Key players in the crawler dozers market are Deere & Company, Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH, Caterpillar, LiuGong Dressta Machinery, Komatsu Ltd., Shantui Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Xuanhua Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., and CNH Industrial N.V.

Segmentation of Crawler Dozers Industry Research

• By Horsepower :

  • Less Than 300 HP
  • 300 to 600 HP
  • More Than 600 HP

• By Application :

  • Construction
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa