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- HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes construction equipment worldwide. Incorporated in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company offers a comprehensive range of products including medium and large excavators; wheel loaders; backhoe loaders; skid steer loaders and compact track loaders; special equipment such as articulated dump trucks, dozers and motor graders; forklifts; material handlers; and aftermarket parts. These products emphasize operator comfort, high-performance engines, fuel efficiency, AI-enhanced safety features like obstacle detection radars and cameras, remote management systems, and sustainable technologies including hydrogen fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, hybrid power and electric systems. The company operates globally with a focus on construction, mining and material handling sectors, serving customers through an extensive sales and service network.
In April 2023, the company changed its name from Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. to HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., Ltd., aligning with the broader HD Hyundai group rebranding. It announced a merger with HD Hyundai Infracore in July 2025 to form HD Construction Equipment, targeting $11 billion in revenue and enhanced global market position, pending shareholder approval and regulatory reviews. Recent strategic moves include a June 2025 partnership with an Indonesian mining company to strengthen market presence, a 2024 joint innovation program with CNH for technology co-development and startup investments, and contracts such as supplying 100 excavators and wheel loaders to Saudi Arabian firms.