Global Truck Loader Crane Market: Growth, Demand, Technology, And Industry Developments
The global truck loader crane market has evolved from conventional hydraulic lifting equipment into an advanced material handling segment serving construction, logistics, utilities, forestry, agriculture, waste management, and infrastructure. Earlier equipment focused mainly on lifting capacity, mechanical reliability, and hydraulic performance, while modern systems increasingly incorporate electronic stability controls, remote operation, lightweight structures, and connected technologies. The market continues to benefit from fleet replacement and the requirement to load and unload materials without separate mobile lifting equipment. According to Eurostat, road freight transport in the European Union exceeded 13.1 billion tonnes and reached 1,867 billion tonne-kilometres in 2024, highlighting the large transportation base that supports truck-mounted equipment applications.
Market expansion is closely associated with road freight activity, construction requirements, fleet modernization, and infrastructure investment. According to Eurostat, EU road freight transport exceeded 13.1 billion tonnes in 2024, reflecting continued demand for commercial transportation and material handling equipment. These activities support the use of truck loader cranes for loading, unloading, and positioning materials across logistics, construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
According to Value Market Research, the global demand for truck loader crane market was valued at USD 3.83 Billion in 2025 and is expected to generate USD 4.99 Billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 2.99% between 2026 and 2034.
Demand for truck loader cranes is supported by construction activity, logistics expansion, municipal services, infrastructure development, and specialized material-handling requirements. Product development is increasingly focused on compact structures, improved stability, remote operation, digital monitoring, operator safety, and lower energy consumption. According to the International Energy Agency, global electric truck sales exceeded 400,000 units in 2025 for the first time. Electric heavy freight truck sales also reached approximately 230,000 units during the year, demonstrating increasing adoption of electrified commercial vehicles.
Additional opportunities are emerging from commercial vehicle electrification, urban logistics, environmental requirements, and demand for quieter equipment. According to the International Energy Agency, electric heavy freight truck sales nearly tripled in 2025 compared with the previous year. This development is encouraging equipment manufacturers to develop lifting systems that can operate efficiently with electric truck platforms and auxiliary battery systems. Hyva has introduced its Kennis e-Power rolloader crane with an electric powertrain, integrated electric motors, batteries, and a battery management system. The system can operate the crane while the truck engine is switched off, supporting quieter operation in urban environments.
Truck Loader Crane Market Recent Developments
Feb 2025: ATLAS GmbH introduced the ATLAS 135WSR, described as its most compact short-radius wheeled excavator, with a rear swing radius of only 1,620 mm. The machine is designed for work where space is restricted, providing excavating capability while reducing the clearance required around the machine.
Feb 2025: JOST completed its acquisition of Hyva, bringing Hyva’s crane operations into the JOST World portfolio. The transaction, originally agreed in Oct 2024, expanded JOST’s offering into truck-mounted cranes and related applications for transportation, construction and agriculture. The acquisition was completed in Feb 2025, making it a major ownership development for Hyva’s global crane business.
In Jul 2026: ANY introduced the SY3000E electric mining excavator to overseas markets, with Indonesia selected for its international debut. The machine is designed for green-mining applications, combining electric power with heavy-duty excavation capabilities to reduce emissions and operating costs.
Leading Market Players in the Truck Loader Crane Market
The truck loader crane market includes established international manufacturers, emerging regional suppliers, and specialized companies serving specific lifting applications. Established manufacturers compete through broad product portfolios, engineering capabilities, dealer networks, technology development, and aftermarket services, while emerging companies focus on customization, regional requirements, specialized equipment, and cost-efficient solutions. Companies are strengthening their positions through product launches, acquisitions, digital technologies, electrification, dealer development, and service programs. According to Hiab, the company completed the acquisition of Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes in January 2026, adding a business that generated approximately EUR 50 million in sales during 2024. The acquisition strengthens Hiab’s loader crane offering for agriculture, rental, construction, and transportation applications in Brazil.
Amco Veba
Amco Veba develops hydraulic cranes for truck-mounted and specialized lifting applications. Its equipment serves construction, transportation, waste management, forestry, marine, and other material handling requirements. The company focuses on hydraulic performance, structural reliability, application flexibility, and customized configurations. Its connection with the wider Hyva organization provides opportunities for technology development, distribution, customer support, and broader access to international markets.
Atlas GmbH
Atlas GmbH manufactures loader cranes for construction, logistics, infrastructure, forestry, and specialized lifting operations. Its portfolio includes light, medium, heavy, and specialized crane configurations designed for different truck applications. In Jan 2026 ATLAS GmbH signed an agreement with GERGEN Kipper- und Fahrzeugbau GmbH to establish GERGEN as a new distribution partner in selected areas of Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Fassi Gru S.p.A.
Fassi Gru is a major manufacturer of knuckle-boom cranes and hydraulic lifting equipment. Its product development focuses on electronic control, stability management, remote operation, structural optimization, and operator safety. In May 2025 Fassi introduced the F705R.2-HXP TECHNO, adding another model to its TECHNO range. The crane incorporates Fassi’s X-Design decagonal boom-section concept and ultra-high-strength steel to improve structural rigidity and lifting performance. It can be configured with up to nine hydraulic extensions and reach up to 32.25 metres with a hydraulic jib.
F.lli Ferrari
F.lli Ferrari manufactures truck-mounted cranes for construction, logistics, agriculture, transportation, and specialized lifting applications. Its portfolio includes telescopic and articulated cranes designed for different lifting requirements and vehicle configurations. The company emphasizes engineering, customization, technical assistance, and international distribution. Its equipment enables customers to select configurations according to lifting capacity, outreach, vehicle dimensions, operating conditions, and application-specific requirements.
Hiab AB
Hiab is a global supplier of on-road load handling equipment, including loader cranes and associated services. The company focuses on connectivity, safety, electrification, digital service, and lifecycle support. In Jun 2026 Hiab launched the all-new MULTILIFT Optima range for high-frequency, standardized hooklift operations. The portfolio expanded its 20- and 25-tonne capacity offering from two to four models with the introduction of the 20Z and 25Z Z-Type variants alongside updated 20S and 25S S-Type models.
Hyva Crane
Hyva supplies truck-mounted cranes and hydraulic loading equipment for construction, logistics, agriculture, environmental services, and industrial applications. The company is developing electrified lifting technologies alongside conventional hydraulic solutions. Its KENNIS e-Power rolloader crane uses an electric powertrain, integrated electric motors, batteries, and a battery management system. Hyva states that the crane can operate with the truck engine switched off, supporting quieter operation and reduced local emissions.
Manitex International Inc.
Manitex International became a wholly owned subsidiary of Tadano after the acquisition was completed in January 2025. The transaction brought Manitex mobile truck cranes into Tadano’s wider lifting equipment portfolio. The acquired product range also included PM knuckle-boom cranes, Valla small electric cranes, and Oil & Steel aerial work platforms. Tadano also gained five engineering and manufacturing locations across North America and Europe through the transaction.
Next Hydraulics s.r.l.
Next Hydraulics specializes in compact hydraulic cranes for pickups, vans, flatbeds, trailers, agricultural vehicles, and specialized commercial vehicles. Its Maxilift products emphasize compact installation, low equipment weight, lifting performance, and application flexibility. These characteristics are particularly relevant where customers need to preserve vehicle payload and maneuverability. The company serves specialized material handling applications where compact dimensions and adaptable installation are important purchasing considerations.
PALFINGER AG
PALFINGER is a global manufacturer of lifting and loading solutions, with loader cranes representing an important part of its portfolio. The company emphasizes digitalization, safety, lifecycle services, and advanced lifting technologies. In Jul 2026 Palfinger AG entered a strategic partnership with TIP Group to develop new financing solutions for crane and lifting equipment across Europe. The collaboration combines Palfinger’s lifting technology with TIP Group’s rental and service network, giving customers and Palfinger’s partner network access to scalable rental and financing models.
PM Group S.p.A.
PM Group is known for truck-mounted loader cranes serving transportation, construction, infrastructure, and material handling applications. Following Tadano’s acquisition of Manitex International, PM became part of the Tadano organization. Tadano subsequently unified Manitex, PM, Oil & Steel, and Valla products under the Tadano brand while retaining the former names within product nomenclature. This integration supports broader product availability and coordinated customer service.