Liugong (Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., LTD.) is one of the leading enterprises in China's construction machinery industry. Its excavator business began in the early 1990s. The specific development process is as follows:
Technology Introduction and Early Research and Development (1992-2000) In 1992, Liugong officially launched its first hydraulic excavator, the Liugong WY100 crawler excavator, by introducing the excavator technology from Liebherr of Germany. At this stage, Liugong, with technology digestion and localization as its core, gradually established excavator production lines, laying the foundation for subsequent independent research and development.
Independent Innovation and Product Upgrading (2000-2010) After entering the 21st century, Liugong increased its investment in research and development and launched a number of independently designed excavator products, covering the full range of small, medium and large models. For example:
In 2003, the 906 series of small excavators were launched, filling the gap in the domestic market.
In 2008, the CLG922C excavator was released, featuring an electrically controlled positive flow system with performance reaching international standards.
Globalization and Electrification Breakthroughs (2010 to Present) In recent years, Liugong's excavator business has presented two major characteristics:
Global layout: Our products are exported to over 170 countries and regions, with overseas sales accounting for more than 40%.
Electrification transformation: In 2019, the world's first all-electric excavator, CLG906E-EV, was launched. By 2023, the sales of electric excavators had exceeded a thousand units, leading the industry in technology.
Technological accumulation and market position: Currently, Liugong's excavator product line covers the full range of models from 1.5 tons to 125 tons, with power forms including fuel, electric, and hybrid power, etc. Its core advantage lies in:
Hydraulic system: Utilizing self-developed main valve and pump control technology, energy consumption is reduced by 15%.
Intelligence: Equipped with Liugong's "Sky Eye" system, it enables remote monitoring and fault prediction.
Reliability: The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 2,000 hours, reaching the international advanced level.
Industry impact: Liugong's domestic market share of excavators has long ranked among the top three, and its overseas sales account for over 40%, making it the fifth largest excavator manufacturer in the world. Its electrified products have been applied in markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia, promoting the green transformation of the industry.
