Visiting Bauma 2025? CPN offers a flavour of what’s in store as the construction machinery world converges on Munich in April.
Billed as the biggest construction equipment show on earth, Bauma never fails to excite and intimidate in equal measure. So much to see, so little time to do it in – yes, we defy you to get round the whole event in the time allotted!
Given that there are something like 3,500 exhibitors spread across acres and acres of show-ground, all we can do in these pages is provide a taste of what’s in store. It’s not comprehensive by any stretch but at least it provides a flavour of what you can expect to see.
Let’s kick off with Hyundai Construction Equipment with 18 machines on display, including 10 that are new or updated. The company is expanding its line-up with the launch of its first dozer, the HD130. This 15- tonne machine is claimed to offer best-in-class power output with full electro-hydraulic controls and blade assist functions.
Alongside, Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered wheeled excavator, which was a static concept at the last Bauma, comes to life at this year’s event. Operating in the company’s demonstration area, the HW155H will be paired with a hydrogen distribution vehicle, demonstrating how companies will be able to move to this zero-emission fuel in the future.
Staying on the sustainable theme Hyundai is launching the battery electric HX19e, which weighs in at 2,296kg when equipped with a full cab and large capacity battery pack. The compact excavator provides a suitable digging solution for urban utilities, landscaping and gardening, tunnel and basement excavation.
More compact machines are in evidence with the launch of the HS80V and HS120V skid steer loaders, along with the HT100V compact tracked loader. Described as versatile and highly productive, these compact models take the company into new market sectors and provide additional options for existing customers.
Not to be outdone on the electric front Develon is exhibiting its brand new DX23E-7. Powered by an in-house developed 32kWh/40kWh lithium-ion battery pack, all electrical systems and components on the machine are optimized for work in harsh environments. The DX23E-7 offers a solution for companies working in sensitive areas where low noise or nighttime work is essential.
For bigger works the DX140WRE is intended to be the world’s first mass-produced medium-sized wheeled excavator that can work for more than eight hours on a single charge. It is designed to be able to perform a full day’s work without any constraints (such as additional charging).
Two new smart heavy crawler excavators are set to be revealed for the first time in Europe. These next generation ‘-9’ models are said to combine ten ground-breaking technologies and will set new industry standards in productivity, safety and operator convenience.
T’s up
Liugong is treating Brauma as the launch pad for its new T-Series wheel loader range. According to the manufacturer the T-Series machines are new from the ground up and take the operator’s experience to a new level of visibility, comfort and control. Visitors can see the launch of the first seven machines in the range, including wheel loaders 820T HST, 838T, 842T, 848T, 856T, 870T and 890T.
Also on display is the new 4280DE battery electric 24-tonne motor grader, another addition to LiuGong’s expanding electric portfolio, which now spans more than 12 product lines and over 40 models, including heavy excavators, wheel loaders, mining trucks, and access equipment.
CASE is focusing on new wheel loaders, mini excavators, backhoe loaders, crawler excavators and an expanding offer of electric models. These machines, designed for applications ranging from urban construction to waste management, quarrying, and road construction, are engineered to deliver operational efficiency, minimised operating costs and reduced environmental impact.
A key highlight of the stand is the introduction of advanced driver assistance systems for wheel loaders. These are designed to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity on the job site. The new systems include improved visibility, obstacle and hazard perception, AI-based driving assistance and semi to fully autonomous loader operations.
