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If you are looking for industry trends regarding mini excavators, here is a quick update on the latest industry news for 2025-2026.

The current industry focus is mainly on: strong market recovery, accelerated electrification transformation, and explosive growth in overseas exports.

1. Market Performance: Double Growth in Domestic and International Demand

Strong Sales Growth: According to the latest statistics, in 2025, major Chinese excavator manufacturers sold a total of 235,257 excavators, a year-on-year increase of 17%. This marks the entry of the construction machinery industry into a new growth cycle.

Domestic Market Recovery: Domestic sales reached 118,518 units, a 17.9% increase, demonstrating strong demand for small equipment in infrastructure construction, rural renovation, and urban renewal.

Strong Export Performance: Export volume was almost equal to domestic sales (116,739 units), with Chinese-made mini excavators proving very popular in European, American, and Southeast Asian markets due to their high cost-effectiveness.

2. Technological Trends: Electrification and Intelligence

Pioneering Mini Excavator Electrification: Market forecasts for 2026 show that electric excavators (especially mini excavators under 6 tons) are experiencing explosive growth. By 2026, the electric excavator industry is expected to reach a scale of US$4.01 billion.

Zero Emissions and Low Noise: The demand for low noise in urban landscaping and interior decoration has driven the popularity of mini electric excavators (such as 0.8-ton to 2-ton models).

AI-Assisted Driving: Giants such as Caterpillar and Sany Heavy Industry have begun to launch "AI assistants" or "intelligent excavation systems," reducing the reliance on skilled operators through GPS guidance and automatic leveling technology.

3. Major Industry News and Competition

Rise of the Rental Market: Industry trends in 2025 show that over 50% of mini excavators globally are going to rental channels. Manufacturers are starting to launch models specifically designed for rental (more durable and easier to operate).

Booming Attachment Market: In 2026, the market value of mini excavator attachments (hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples, etc.) will reach US$1.1 billion. Customers are no longer just buying an "excavator," but a "multi-functional work platform." Patent disputes:  Amidst intensifying industry competition, international giants such as Bobcat and Caterpillar have recently been involved in legal disputes regarding patents for mini-excavators, reflecting the growing strategic importance of the small excavator market.