MUNICH, April 11, 2025 — XCMG Group, a leading Chinese construction machinery manufacturer, took center stage at Bauma 2025, the world’s largest trade fair for construction equipment, with a theme of “Green Innovation for a Sustainable Future.” Collaborating with its German subsidiary Schwing, XCMG displayed over 60 products across seven categories, 40% of which were new energy equipment, presenting a comprehensive “China Solution” tailored to European market needs.
Green Tech Leadership: Innovations for Decarbonized Construction
XCMG’s exhibition highlighted the integration of new energy and intelligent technologies. The global debut of the XCA60_EV hybrid all-terrain crane, capable of zero-emission operation in multiple modes, targets environmentally sensitive urban construction sites. Schwing, leveraging Sino-German engineering expertise, launched fully electric concrete pumps and the Ultra Eco pure electric mixer, combining German precision with XCMG’s global supply chain efficiency for large-scale application.
The “Green Mountain” series of electric excavators and loaders, including the XC975-EV and XE215EV, complies with EU CE standards and adopts a “three-motor” transmission-free design, achieving 100% electric operation and reducing operational costs by over 30% compared to traditional machinery. These models have already seen sales of nearly 100 units in a European country, with the first batch of XC968-EV loaders accumulating over 5,000 hours of operation, winning high client praise.
XCMG also unveiled its Xrea next-generation IoT platform, supporting over 10 languages across PC and app interfaces. Using IoT, big data, and AI, the platform enables remote equipment maintenance, fault prediction, and energy efficiency optimization, offering European customers a smart “cloud management” solution.
Deep Localization: Building an All-Value-Chain Ecosystem
XCMG’s strategy in Europe has evolved from product export to full-value-chain ecosystem building:
- R&D Integration: Its European Research Center (ERC) incorporates local standards and urban operation demands, such as optimizing equipment size for narrow European job sites.
- Production & Service Network: A new European training center was inaugurated to cultivate local talent, while an affiliated leasing company was established to integrate “R&D-production-supply-sales-service-finance.” A German spare parts center is under construction to enhance after-sales response.
- Market Expansion: Through its acquisition of Schwing and Italian subsidiary, XCMG achieved dual-brand synergy. At Bauma, it secured the largest-ever European order for its XZ450E-R horizontal directional drill (featuring 200% faster guidance and 60% less mud consumption) and a full range of road equipment, with all on-site exhibits sold out.
Industry Impact: Redefining Global Manufacturing Leadership
XCMG’s presence signaled China’s rise in high-end manufacturing:
- Technological Breakthroughs: Its 2,000-ton wind power crane (the world’s largest) and ultra-high-reach aerial work platforms challenged long-standing 欧美 (European and American) dominance.
- Green Transition Benchmark: Aligning with the EU Green Deal, its new energy portfolio covers urban construction, mining, and logistics, setting a global standard for low-carbon transformation.
- Sino-German Collaboration: Guo Fang, Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Consulate in Munich, noted that XCMG’s partnerships with German firms would accelerate digital and green manufacturing transitions. The UK’s KHL Group recognized XCMG as an industry innovator leading in multiple equipment categories.
Legacy and Vision: Three Decades of European Commitment
Since its first Bauma participation in 1992, XCMG has evolved from an exhibitor to a deep participant, employing 2,000 local staff (98% European) across a full-value-chain setup. Looking ahead, the company will focus on embodied intelligence in construction machinery, aiming to co-develop “product+scenario” solutions with European partners to address global challenges like climate change.
Conclusion
XCMG’s Bauma 2025 showcase exemplifies China’s advanced equipment manufacturing going global. By merging green innovation, localized ecosystems, and end-to-end services, the company is transforming from a product supplier to a strategic partner for sustainable development in Europe. This shift not only opens new growth frontiers for XCMG but also accelerates the global construction industry’s march toward intelligence and carbon neutrality.