Understanding the geography of production of special equipment is a key factor for those planning to buy used equipment. The country of assembly can affect not only the cost of the machine, but also the quality of assembly, availability of spare parts, and subsequent service. In this article, we will analyze where top brands are actually manufactured, and what this means for the Ukrainian buyer.

Manufacturing hubs of world brands

Many companies have long been expanding beyond their home country. Here are examples of production capacity distribution:

  • JCB (UK) – factories in the UK, India, Brazil, USA, China.
  • Caterpillar (USA) – production is located in the USA, China, Belgium, France, Japan, Brazil.
  • Komatsu (Japan) – factories in Japan, USA, China, Germany and India.
  • Bobcat (USA) – key production facilities in the USA, Czech Republic and South Korea.
  • CASE (Italy/USA) – factories in Italy, Brazil, USA and India.
  • Volvo CE (Sweden) – produces equipment in Sweden, Germany, Poland, South Korea and China.

Why Brands Are Moving Production

The reasons for moving factories or starting assembly abroad may vary:

  • Lower costs – labor and logistics are cheaper in developing countries.
  • Proximity to sales markets – local production simplifies deliveries and speeds up logistics.
  • Tax breaks and incentives from local authorities are a common practice in China, India, and Latin America.
  • Diversification of risks – dividing production between countries reduces the risk of downtime.

China as a center of licensed production

In recent years, China has become one of the leaders not only in its own production, but also in the production of equipment under license. For example, Chinese equipment from the SINOMACH brand is produced taking into account technologies and engineering solutions obtained from global concerns. This allows us to offer equipment that is closer in price to the local market, but at the same time with high reliability and components from suppliers such as ZF, Cummins and Bosch.

Important: do not confuse “where sold” and “where produced”

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When purchasing equipment, it is important to check:

  • Country of assembly by VIN code or nameplate.
  • Type of components and assemblies used.
  • History of use and level of wear.
  • Availability of a warranty and documentation for the equipment – especially if it is used construction equipment from Europe.

Which countries should you prefer when importing?

In terms of the combination of “quality – price – documentary evidence”, the following are most often recommended:

  • Germany and the Netherlands – high service culture, transparent history.
  • France and Belgium are good choices for road construction equipment.
  • Italy and Spain – interesting offers for front loaders and excavators.
  • Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania – as transshipment hubs, where it is easy to order used equipment from Europe.

Why is it important to check the origin?

Understanding the brand’s geography, country of assembly and market features will help you make an informed choice. This is especially important if you are looking for equipment from Europe with a warranty or planning to buy used equipment with a warranty for a project.

Common mistakes include:

  • Purchase of equipment with Asian assembly at the price of European.
  • Ignoring Euro-standard norms when importing into Ukraine.
  • Lack of understanding of the difference between the original assembly and the licensed one.

To avoid risks, it is better to trust proven suppliers who import used equipment from Europe and carry out diagnostics, inspection and legal registration.

If you want to save time, avoid mistakes and get equipment with verified origin, contact us. We at TAD Group offer used special equipment, which we select personally, check on site and support at all stages of the transaction.