The highlights of bauma 2025: These innovations are changing the construction machinery market

Hello everyone! bauma 2025 in Munich was a milestone for the construction machinery industry – with over 600,000 visitors and more than 3,600 exhibitors. On machinery-market.eu, your platform for new and used construction machinery (comparable to Machineseeker), we are already feeling the effects: The used market for innovative, electric and digital models is booming. The megatrends of electrification, digitalization, autonomy and sustainability are dominating – here are the key highlights that will shape the market in 2026 and beyond.

1. electrification: zero emissions become standard

The biggest trend was electrification – from compact to heavy machines. Many manufacturers presented all-electric line-ups that are emission-free, quiet and efficient.

The redesigned Volvo EC230 Electric – now with full shift running time per charge.

World premiere: Volvo A30 Electric – the first fully electric articulated hauler.

Hitachi ZX85-6EB – part of the growing zero-emission fleet up to 30 tons.

CASE Impact: Cordless, remote-controlled electric compact wheel loader concept.

Other highlights: LiuGong with the world’s first 25-ton electric grader, Komatsu all-electric fleet and Caterpillar extensions to the Battery Electric line.

2. digitalization & autonomy: smart construction sites of the future

Autonomous and digitally networked machines ensure greater safety, efficiency and less downtime.

Liebherr Autonomous Operations – demonstrated live and honored with Innovation Award.

Liebherr battery-electric autonomous mining truck.

Autonomous wheel loader from Liebherr in action.

Komatsu Smart Construction, Volvo Site Solutions and CASE Machine Control systems demonstrate: Telematics, AI and remote control optimize everyday life.

3. sustainability & alternative drives

In addition to electric, also hydrogen (e.g. Hyundai HW155H) and hybrid solutions. The focus is on CO₂ reduction and the circular economy – perfect for tenders with green requirements.

Hyundai HW155H – Hydrogen-powered wheel loader.

Hitachi zero-emission machines in use at the trade fair.

Conclusion: the market is changing rapidly

bauma 2025 has shown that electric, autonomous and digital construction machinery is no longer a vision of the future, but a reality. Prices for used e-models are falling, availability is increasing – ideal time to make the switch!

On machinery-market.eu you can already find many of the new models as used or new machines. Use filters such as “electric”, “autonomous” or “low-emission” to find the right machine.

Which innovation impressed you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments or contact us for advice! 😊

Sources: Reports from bauma 2025, manufacturer press releases and market analyses.