Kobelco hit #1 spot in Australia for 2023

Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia says it has recently been recognised as the top supplier of heavy excavators in Australia by sales volume, selling more heavy excavator units than any other brand in 2023, according to PowerStats Construction Equipment Industry Australia sales statistics, full year 2023.

“Achieving the number-one position for sales of heavy excavators in Australia is a significant milestone for Kobelco. It has been a journey of market share growth over the past five years to achieve this,” says Kobelco Australia’s managing director, Paul Torrington.

The Kobelco heavy excavator portfolio in Australia ranges in size from eight- and 14-tonne short radius models to production class 38-, 52-, and 85-tonne large excavators suitable for heavy-duty excavation projects and quarry applications, as well as a range of speciality excavators designed for demolition and dismantling applications.

The heavy excavator market in Australia includes these Kobelco classes, and all excavator sizes up to and including mining class machines more than 800 tonnes. Considering all of these size classes, Kobelco’s total unit sales volume exceeded all other brands in 2023, the company says.

“As a construction machinery brand that focuses solely on excavators, Kobelco strives to innovate and deliver excavators that lead the market in quality, performance, durability, and efficiency while exceeding the expectations of our customers. Those efforts have resulted in 80% of Kobelco sales being attributable to repeat buyers, or as referrals from existing customers,” says Paul.