The construction machinery market in the Philippines is growing due to infrastructure development, urbanization, and government projects like the “Build, Better, More” program. Here’s an overview of key aspects:
1. Popular Construction Machinery in the Philippines
– Excavators – Used for digging, demolition, and material handling.
– Backhoe Loaders – Versatile for digging and loading materials.
– Bulldozers – For land clearing and earthmoving.
– Cranes – Essential for high-rise construction and heavy lifting.
– Concrete Mixers & Pumps – Used in road and building construction.
– Forklifts & Loaders – For material handling in warehouses and sites.
– Road Rollers & Asphalt Pavers – Key for road construction.
2. Major Suppliers & Brands
– Local Distributors:
– Caterpillar (CAT) – Via Monark Equipment Corp.
– Komatsu – Through Monark Equipment and others.
– Hitachi Construction Machinery – Supplied by various dealers.
– JCB, Volvo, Hyundai, SANY, XCMG – Available through authorized dealers.
– Chinese Brands (Budget-Friendly):
– SANY, XCMG, LiuGong (gaining popularity due to lower costs).
3. Where to Buy or Rent?
– New Equipment:
– Monark Equipment (CAT & Komatsu)
– Civic Merchandising (JCB)
– L&T Construction & Mining Machinery (Volvo CE)
– Local dealers of Chinese brands (e.g., SANY Philippines).
– Used Machinery:
– Online platforms: [Equipment.ph](https://www.equipment.ph/), [Machinery.ph](https://www.machinery.ph/), [Facebook Marketplace](https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/).
– Auctions from Japan (via Surplus shops).
– Rental Services:
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4. Government Infrastructure Projects Driving Demand
– Metro Manila Subway
– North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)
– New Manila International Airport (Bulacan)
– Road widening & expressway projects
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