The Delayed Economic Recovery, Along With Investments in the Construction and Agricultural Industries, Will Drive Strategic Partnerships and Reduce Entry Barriers for New Market Participants
The construction and agricultural equipment market is expected to experience moderate growth in the North American market and moderate-to-strong growth in the European market until 2030. Investments in residential, urban, and transportation infrastructure will drive sales of compact construction equipment, while the consolidation of farms (both in North America and Europe) will drive demand for higher HP tractors. Though wheeled undercarriage systems dominate the market, tracked units are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR, 2024-2030) of 4.2% and 3.2% in the North American and European off-highway equipment transmission components markets, respectively. Operator or end-customer requirements for compact equipment in a wide range of operations, such as utility, industrial, agriculture, and landscaping and green spaces, will drive the demand for auxiliary systems. The growing need for multiple attachment types in compact equipment will drive the demand for hydraulic units for auxiliary systems.
Supply chain challenges, evolving customer behavior, and ongoing trade wars will influence existing as well as new partnerships between OEMs and transmission component suppliers.
This research focuses on the unit demand for key transmission components and also analyzes the competitive landscape. In addition, the study highlights key partnerships and trends influencing the market and forecasts demand for 2030.
Scope of Analysis
This research analyzes the growth of the off-highway equipment transmission components market.
Objectives:
- Analyze growth trends and growth opportunities in the construction and agricultural equipment industry
- Evaluate technology trends and market dynamics for the transmission components market
- Examine market status and understand expectations by 2030
- Analyze the competitive and technological landscape in the transmission components market
Key Questions This Study Answers:
- What are the main areas of demand and growth?
- Who are the top industry participants, and what are their anticipated development and launch activities?
- What are some of the notable partnerships and highlights in the industry?
- What are the main factors and trends shaping growth?
Scope
Geographic coverage
North America (the United States and Canada), Europe (the European Union and the United Kingdom)
Study period
2024-2030
Base year
2024
Forecast period
2025-2030
Monetary unit
US dollar
Application scope
Construction and agriculture
Equipment scope
Excavators, loaders, and agricultural tractors
Component Scope
OE demand for planetary gearbox (standalone and integrated), axles, PTO units, hydraulics, and 3-point hitch (for agricultural tractors)
Geopolitical Chaos
Why
- Economic uncertainties caused by the Russo-Ukrainian conflict and trade wars have significantly affected OEM operations, supplier confidence, and consumer purchase decisions.
Frost Perspective
- OEMs that announced plans to launch manufacturing plants in the United States are expanding capacities to sustain growth and trade relations. However, the positive impact on sales is expected in the medium-to-long term.
Frost Perspective
- Bilateral trade agreements and the strengthening of trade between countries such as Brazil-Mexico, Canada-Europe, and India-Europe will drive expansion and collaboration among stakeholders.
Industry Convergence
Why
- Off-highway industry stakeholders will adopt strategic measures to counter short-term challenges.
Frost Perspective
- Strategic partnerships among OEMs, suppliers, start-ups, financial institutions, and rental companies will support their expansion and sustain growth.
Frost Perspective
- Vertical integration will expand the product portfolio and enable one-stop solutions for end customers.
Competitive Intensity
Why
- New technologies are continuously impacting the industry in fields such as electrification and automation.
Frost Perspective
- Strategic synergies are expected to offer low-cost solutions to alleviate customer hesitance.
Frost Perspective
- Acquisitions and joint ventures among OEMs-solution providers and OEMs-contractors, respectively, will surge in the short term to secure growth in specific applications.
Competitive Environment
Number of Competitors
- ~25 global companies with revenue greater than $1 billion
Competitive Factors
- Product efficiency, durability, energy efficiency, total cost of ownership, after-sales support, customization, safety compliance, dealer network, brand reputation, and global adaptability
Key End-user Industry Verticals
- Manufacturing, construction, and agricultural equipment
Leading Competitors
- ZF Group, Bosch, Cummins, Allison Transmission, Bonfiglioli, Carraro S.p.A, Parker Chelsea, Eaton, and Mottrol
Distribution Structure
- OEMs, direct sales, and the aftermarket
Notable Mergers and Acquisitions
- Allison Transmission acquired Dana Incorporated's off-highway division in June 2025
Key Competitors-OEMs and Suppliers
OEMs
North America
- TEREX CORPORATION
- CATERPILLAR
- KOMATSU
- XCMG
- LIEBHERR
- SANY
- VOLVO
- HITACHI
- DOOSAN BOBCAT
- SANDVIK
- EPIROC
- KOBELCO
- METSO OUTEC
- LIUGONG
- MANITOU
Europe
- SANDVIK
- EPIROC
- VOLVO
- LIEBHERR
- KOMATSU
- CATERPILLAR
- XCMG
- SANY
- HITACHI
- DOOSAN BOBCAT
- EPIROC
- KOBELCO
- METSO OUTEC
- LIUGONG
- MANITOU
Suppliers
North America
- Dana Incorporated
- Allison Transmission
- Cummins
- Omni Powertrain Technologies
- Muncie Power Products
- Heavy Hitch
- Ruegg MFG
- Behlen Country
- Kolpin Outdoors
- Agri Supply
- Parker Chelsea
Europe
- Kessler+Co
- Bosch
- Eaton
- ZF Group
- Bonfiglioli
- Carraro S.p.A
- Comer Industries S.p.A
- LHY Powertrain
- Farinia Group
- NAF Axles
- ESCO Group
- Zuidberg
Table of Contents
Research Scope
- Scope of Analysis
- Off-Highway Equipment Segmentation
Transformation in the Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Market
- Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
- The Strategic Imperative 8
- The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Industry
Growth Environment: Ecosystem in the Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Market
- Economic Environment-North America
- Economic Environment-Europe
- Construction Industry-North America
- Construction Industry-Europe
- Construction Industry Definitions-North America
- Construction Industry Definitions-Europe
- Agriculture Acreage in North America
- Profile of Farms in the United States
- Agriculture Acreage in Europe
- Profile of Farms in Europe
- Competitive Environment
- Key Competitors-OEMs and Suppliers
Growth Generator in the Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Market-North America and Europe
- Growth Metrics
- Excavators and Loaders-Growth Drivers
- Excavators and Loaders-Growth Restraints
- Agricultural Tractors-Growth Drivers
- Agricultural Tractors-Growth Restraints
- Forecast Considerations
- Forecast Considerations: Demand Forecast-Distribution of Transmission Components by Application: Excavators and Loaders
- Forecast Considerations: Demand Forecast-Distribution of Transmission Component by Application: Agricultural Tractors
Market Forecast-Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales
- Market Forecast-Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Region
- Market Forecast-Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Application
- Market Forecast-Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Equipment Type
- Market Forecast-Excavator Unit Sales
- Market Forecast-Loader Unit Sales
- Market Forecast-Agricultural Tractor Unit Sales
- Market Forecast-Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components
- Forecast Analysis-North America and Europe
- Off-Highway Equipment OEM Market Share
- OEM Market Share Analysis
- Competitive Landscape of Component Suppliers-North America
- Competitive Landscape of Component Suppliers-Europe
- Competitive Landscape-Cluster 1: Gears, Gearboxes, Transmission Systems
- Competitive Landscape-Cluster 2: Axles, Driveshafts, PTO Units
Growth Generator in the Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Market-North America
- Growth Metrics
- Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales
- Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Application
- Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Equipment Type
- Excavator Unit Sales
- Loader Unit Sales
- Agricultural Tractor Unit Sales
- Off-Highway Transmission Components
- Forecast Analysis-North America
Growth Generator in the Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Market-Europe
- Growth Metrics
- Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales
- Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Application
- Off-Highway Equipment Unit Sales by Equipment Type
- Excavator Unit Sales
- Loader Unit Sales
- Agricultural Tractor Unit Sales
- Off-Highway Transmission Components
- Forecast Analysis-Europe
Demand and Technology Trends-Excavators and Loaders
- Excavators and Loaders-Demand and Technology Trends
- Trend 1-Electric Equipment
- TCO Analysis-Electric Excavators
- TCO Analysis-Electric Wheel Loaders
- Top Electric Models in the Market
- Trend 2-System-Level Innovations and AI
- Trend 2-Smart Equipment
- Trend 2-Key Products with Smart Features
- Trend 3-BMT
Demand and Technology Trends-Agricultural Tractors
- Agricultural Tractors-Demand and Technology Trends
- Trend 1-Precision Agriculture
- Trend 1-Precision Agriculture, OEM Features
- Trend 1-Precision Agriculture, Third-Party Solution Providers
- Trend 2-Autonomous Tractors
- Trend 2-Autonomous Tractors, Key Products and Features
- Trend 3-BMT
- Trend 3-Key Service Provider Features
- Tractor Implements by Application
- ISOBUS for Agricultural Equipment
- Implement Automation Functions
Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Components Market-Ecosystem and Technology Landscape
- Off-Highway Ecosystem
- Off-Highway Equipment-Construction Equipment Transmission Types
- Off-Highway Equipment-Agricultural Tractor Transmission Types
- Powershift Transmission
- Hydrostatic Transmission-Wheeled Equipment
- Hydrodynamic Torque Converter-Wheeled Equipment
- Synchromesh Transmission Mechanical-Agricultural Tractors
- CVT-Wheeled Equipment
- Tracked Equipment-Travel/Swing Device
- Agricultural Tractor PTO-System Overview
- PTO Specifications
- Axles-Wheeled Equipment
- Axles Overview-Agricultural Tractors
- Component Cost Contribution-Tracked Excavators
- Excavator Component Cost Contribution Summary
- Component Cost Contribution-Backhoe Loaders
- Backhoe Loader Component Cost Contribution Summary
- Component Cost Contribution-Agricultural Tractors
- Agricultural Tractor Component Cost Contribution Summary
- Component Cost Contribution-Estimation Methodology
Growth Opportunity Universe
- Growth Opportunity 1: Electrification
- Growth Opportunity 2: Software Control Systems
- Growth Opportunity 3: Off-Highway Equipment Transmission Component Demand
Appendix
- Major OEM Product Launches-Electric Equipment
Next Steps
- Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
- Next Steps
- List of Exhibits
- Legal Disclaimer