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A wheeled crane is a type of mobile crane mounted on a wheeled chassis, designed for improved mobility on paved roads and stable terrain, allowing efficient transport and rapid setup for lifting operations. These cranes are widely used and feature telescopic or lattice booms to accommodate various lifting capacities and operational reaches.
The main types of wheeled cranes include cross-country cranes and all-road cranes. A cross-country crane is a mobile crane engineered to travel and operate on diverse terrains, including rough or uneven ground, enabling lifting tasks in remote or off-road locations. They are available in different load capacities, such as light duty (up to 10 tons), medium duty (10-50 tons), heavy duty (50-100 tons), and very heavy duty (above 100 tons), with various propulsion options including engine-powered, electric-powered, and hybrid-powered. Applications span construction, manufacturing, shipping and logistics, utilities and energy, and mining, with key end-user industries including infrastructure, oil and gas, aerospace, telecommunications, and construction equipment rental.
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.
Tariffs have increased costs of steel structures, engines, and hydraulic components used in wheeled cranes. Europe and asia pacific regions are most impacted. Heavy duty cranes face higher pricing pressure. At the same time, tariffs are supporting domestic crane manufacturing and regional sourcing strategies.
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The wheeled crane market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.14 billion in 2025 to $18.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of construction activities, expansion of road infrastructure, demand for mobile lifting equipment, industrial development projects, urbanization trends.
The wheeled crane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to investment in smart infrastructure, demand for low emission lifting equipment, growth of construction equipment rental market, expansion of utility projects, adoption of advanced crane control systems. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for mobile lifting solutions, increasing use in infrastructure development projects, growing adoption of hybrid and electric wheeled cranes, expansion of crane rental services, preference for fast setup and road mobility cranes.
The rising demand for construction activities is driving the growth of the wheeled crane market. Urbanization and increasing infrastructure development are boosting construction projects, creating higher demand for versatile lifting solutions. Wheeled cranes support these activities by enabling mobile, precise, and efficient heavy lifting, reducing manual labor, and improving overall project productivity. For instance, in April 2025, the United States Census Bureau reported that construction spending reached $2,194,752 million in 2024, up from $2,076,174 million in 2023, reflecting growing construction activity and demand for efficient lifting equipment.
Companies in the wheeled crane market are focusing on advanced systems to enhance operational safety and efficiency. Products such as 6-axle cranes provide higher load capacity, stability, and maneuverability for complex construction projects. For example, in June 2024, Liebherr-International AG, a Germany-based crane manufacturer, launched the LTM 1400-6.1, a 6-axle crane featuring a 70-meter telescopic boom, VarioBallast for adjustable counterweight radius, VarioBase for flexible support positioning, and advanced driver assistance systems for real-time load monitoring and improved safety.
In January 2025, Tadano Ltd., a Japan-based crane manufacturer, acquired Manitex International to strengthen its presence in the US wheeled crane market. This acquisition expands Tadano's portfolio of mobile lifting solutions and enhances its capabilities in delivering versatile and efficient cranes for construction and industrial applications.
Major companies operating in the wheeled crane market are Liebherr International AG, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Terex Corporation, Palfinger AG, The Manitowoc Company Inc., Tadano Ltd., SANY Group Co. Ltd., Kato Works Co. Ltd., Link-Belt Cranes L.P., Action Construction Equipment Ltd., Broderson Manufacturing Corp., Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Yutong Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Furukawa Unic Corporation, Shandong Wolwa Industrial Limited Company, Bocker Maschinenwerke GmbH, XCMG, Zoomlion Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd., Manitowoc Crane Group, Demag Cranes AG, Faun GmbH
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wheeled crane market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the wheeled crane market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the wheeled crane market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The wheeled crane market consists of sales of telescopic wheeled cranes, compact city wheeled cranes, mobile tower cranes, lattice boom wheeled cranes, and hydraulic wheeled 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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