Bauma 2025 voorpret

Noticeable increase in international participation
Demand for exhibition space also remains high in 2025, and bauma is once again fully booked. There has been a noticeable increase in international participation, primarily from Asia, specifically from India, Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.

Europe also well represented
Europe does, however, also remain present with a strong presence. Italy is the second largest exhibitor group after Germany, Turkey is the fourth largest. The number of exhibitors from Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal has also grown. Companies from Argentina and the Philippines will be taking part for the first time.

Op de Bauma-beurs toont Volvo Trucks vrachtwagens met batterij-elektrische aandrijflijnen, waterstof-brandstofcellen en hernieuwbare brandstoffen, zoals (Bio-)LNG, in verbrandingsmotoren. Deze mix van technologieën vormt de drie pijler-strategie van het bedrijf om tegen 2040 netto-nul uitstoot te bereiken. Het stelt de bouwsector in staat om nu en in de toekomst duurzamer transport te realiseren.

Leidend in elektrische vrachtwagens voor de bouw
Volvo Trucks is een wereldleider in het segment van batterij-elektrische trucks met een marktaandeel van 51% in Europa, 40% in Noord-Amerika en leveringen van meer dan 4.900 elektrische trucks over de hele wereld, waarvan veel aan klanten in de bouwsector.

In 2019 begon Volvo Trucks al met de serieproductie van elektrische vrachtwagens en het productportfolio maakt CO2-reductie van de gehele keten binnen bouwtransport mogelijk. Denk hierbij aan trucks voor transport van bouwgoederen, betonmixers, betonpompen, kippers, kranen en haakarmen. Op de Bauma zullen voorbeelden van dergelijke vrachtwagens te zien zijn op de stand van Volvo Trucks en op stands van opbouwers.

“Ik ben erg trots dat we het breedste assortiment elektrische trucks voor de bouw hebben. Een aannemer kan vandaag de dag bijna elke vrachtwagen in een elektrische variant kopen bij Volvo Trucks en er zeker van zijn dat deze uitstekende productiviteit en prestaties zal bieden”, zegt Roger Alm, president van Volvo Trucks. “Elektrisch transport is zeer geschikt voor het bouwsegment. Het kent geen uitlaatemissies en er is sprake van veel minder geluid. Dat is prettig voor mensen die in de buurt van een bouwplaats wonen en goed voor de mensen die op de bouwplaats werken, en natuurlijk beter ook voor het klimaat.”

Naast de focus op elektrische vrachtwagens, gaat Volvo tijdens Bauma 2025 ook in op het aanbod van trucks die kunnen rijden op hernieuwbare brandstoffen, zoals (Bio-)LNG en HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). Alle trucks van Volvo zijn al gecertificeerd voor het gebruik van HVO en een aantal ook voor biodiesel B100.

“We hebben een breed aanbod van emissievrije oplossingen (tank-to-wheel) en kunnen onze klanten zo ondersteunen in hun weg naar een uitstootvrije toekomst. De trucks die kunnen rijden op Bio-LNG, biodiesel of HVO, zijn uitstekende opties voor klanten die nu al willen beginnen met het verminderen van hun CO2-uitstoot”, zegt Roger Alm.

One-stop shop voor zero-emissie trucks en machines
Tijdens de Bauma laat Volvo ook zien hoe het mogelijk is om bouwplaatsen volledig uitstootvrij te laten opereren, dankzij het aanbod van zowel zero-emissie vrachtwagens als emissievrije bouwmachines.

“We hebben een unieke positie doordat we een partner zijn die zowel premium trucks als premium machines voor de bouwsector kan aanbieden. We geloven dat deze ‘one-stop shop’-mogelijkheid aantrekkelijk is voor veel bedrijven”, zegt Roger Alm.

De line-up van Volvo Trucks op de Bauma-beurs:
Volvo FH Electric 6×2 haakarm
Volvo FMX Electric 6×4 kipper

Bezoekers van Bauma kunnen de Volvo-stand vinden in Hal C6. De persconferentie van Volvo vindt daar plaats op 8 april om 10:00 uur.

Volvo Trucks en Putzmeister zullen samen een speciale elektrische toepassing onthullen op de Putzmeister-stand Hal B6 op 7 april om 11:00 uur.

At the world’s leading trade fair for the construction industry, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will showcase more than 40 vehicles with a range of application solutions at its own exhibition stand in Hall B4 (Stand 141), as well as at various body manufacturers. These vehicles cover almost the entire segment, whether powered by a conventional diesel engine or a battery-electric drive. The manufacturer will also provide insights into its service and mobility solutions, tools, and its new brand, TruckCharge.

Rugged, powerful – and now also battery-electric: The new Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400
With its performance and durability both on and off road, the Arocs has been a major player in the construction transport industry for years. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now expanding its battery-electric portfolio with another vehicle: The Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400. As part of its world premiere at this year’s bauma trade fair, the manufacturer will provide in-depth information about the new battery-electric truck and highlight the advantages of e-mobility in construction transport.

Strictly limited: The Mercedes-Benz Arocs Extent
With the Mercedes-Benz Arocs Extent, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is enhancing its construction-focused model series even further. This special edition, strictly limited to just 100 units, stands out with its exclusive design. The front-end flap of the model, set to go into production in July 2025, features a refined Arocs lettering in dark chrome. A special plaque on the exterior further distinguishes this limited-edition model. For a high level of recognition, the truck features custom decals on the sun visor and front-end flap, along with a decorative grille in a specially developed matte Weather Gray finish.

Additional standout features of the Arocs Extent include a black panel behind the Mercedes-Benz star in dark chrome, LED headlights, additional LED headlights integrated into the sun visor, carbon-look trim elements, premium stainless steel axle caps and wheel nut covers, a leather steering wheel, and the Extra Line package. The truck is powered either by the third-generation Euro VI diesel engine OM 471 or the OM 473, the largest Euro VI diesel engine from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Another highlight of the Mercedes-Benz Arocs Extent is the Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, which has been installed as either a standard or special equipment in all Arocs and Actros models since this spring, depending on the driver’s cab configuration.

Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 with voice control and enhanced connectivity
With the new Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, the Arocs is more connected and optimized than ever for daily construction site operation. The 12-inch instrument display and improved touchscreen ensure intuitive operation – even on rough terrain. Many functions can now be activated safely and quickly via voice control. The new Favorites menu also allows direct access to construction-specific functions such as power take-offs. Another new feature is the integration of the latest truck navigation system and its route data with the Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) system, further optimizing precise, anticipatory driving. The Remote Truck App 3.0 also enables remote management of key vehicle functions.

TruckLive: Connected from the very first second
The Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 also provides access to a range of connectivity solution features through TruckLive, offering significant benefits for fleet operators as well as drivers. This applies to both, the battery-electric eActros 600 and traditional diesel vehicles. For example, Live Traffic is a useful module for on-the-go and short-term scheduling. Real-time traffic data enables dynamic route calculation, which can cut driving times and help to plan arrival times with greater precision.

The Connected Traffic Warnings function helps to improve safety by detecting and forwarding hazard warnings to vehicles nearby. Drivers see current traffic events on the vehicle map or as a pop-up window in the instrument cluster. In addition, there are also audible warnings ten seconds before the respective event. The module can warn of a total of ten types of danger, including accidents, fog, heavy rain, construction sites, and slippery roads.

The latest feature, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote 3.0, which is integrated with the Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, serves as the digital interface between the user and their Mercedes‑Benz truck. Important status information, such as battery level, state of charge, and push notifications can be accessed in the mobile app.

Another feature of TruckLive is Maintenance Management, which helps improve maintenance planning with up-to-date maintenance interval forecasts. In addition, fleet operators can always keep the vehicle software up to date effortlessly with over-the-air updates. This works almost anytime and anywhere, reducing the need for frequent workshop visits.

With the new Service24h Connected feature, fleet operators can now report a breakdown online to Mercedes-Benz Trucks Service24h. The online report is submitted via the My TruckPoint for Mercedes-Benz Trucks digital customer portal, saving time compared with calling the breakdown hotline. Thanks to centralized vehicle management, most information about the affected truck is pre-filled automatically. TruckLive also enables the transmission of diagnostic data and the vehicle’s current location. This helps the Service24h technicians prepare effectively for breakdown situations.

Built for tough jobs
For diesel trucks in the Actros and Arocs model series, the switchable hydraulic front wheel drive, Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive (HAD), makes hard work significantly easier. HAD works up to a speed of 30 km/h and generates the necessary amount of additional traction to cope with demanding gradients and other situations, even on slippery roads. Compared with conventional all-wheel drive systems, HAD also saves fuel and reduces weight.

The fluid coupling is another feature designed for tough conditions. As a combination of a hydraulic start-off clutch and a retarder within a single component, it enables smooth and precise maneuvering, even under heavy loads and at extremely low speeds – all without wear and tear. Together with the High Performance Engine Brake, the turbo retarder clutch also delivers up to 750 kW of braking power and a braking torque of up to 3,000 Nm – again, completely wear-free.

For particularly heavy loads, Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers the Arocs SLT. Equipped with powerful Euro VI diesel engines (OM 471 or OM 473), this vehicle can transport a gross vehicle weight of up to 500 metric tons to construction sites. To handle such loads, it features an exceptionally robust chassis, suspension, and frame construction. In its variant with a four-bellows air suspension system and a trailer coupling, it can optionally tow up to 1,000 metric tons.

Attentive assistants on board
A key priority for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, especially in construction transport, is ensuring that drivers remain safe – both on site and en route. To achieve this, various assistance systems available in different model series help drivers detect hazards early, brake in time, and maintain a clear view of traffic conditions. These electronic aids are particularly useful in mitigating the risks of inattentiveness caused by fatigue, stress, or distraction, reducing the chances of serious consequences for all involved.

Thanks to Active Brake Assist 6, Active Sideguard Assist 2, Front Guard Assist, Active Drive Assist 3, Traffic Sign Assist, and the Attention Assist system – just to name a few – the company is once again reinforcing its position as one of the pioneers in the industry with these safety features. The systems not only comply with the standards of the General Safety Regulation (GSR) issued by the EU, which have been in force since 2022 and 2024 respectively, but in some cases exceed them in scope.

For example, Active Brake Assist 6 can now perform automated maximum full-stop braking at speeds of up to 60 km/h when detecting crossing, oncoming, or lane-traveling road users. The European General Safety Regulation (GSR) III only mandates braking for crossing pedestrians and cyclists in new trucks and buses from September 2028. Another example is Active Sideguard Assist 2, which, if an issue is detected in the red monitoring zone, can initiate an automated braking maneuver at turning speeds of up to 20 km/h, bringing the vehicle to a standstill should the driver not respond to acoustic and visual warnings. At this point, the GSR merely requires that sideguard assist provide a warning if needed.

With all these assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims to provide the driver with the best possible support when driving the vehicle within the system limits. However, the driver remains fully responsible for driving the vehicle safely at all times, as is also required by law.

Atego now equipped with all safety features
Besides the Arocs models showcased at bauma 2025, the Atego – known for its maneuverability and versatility on construction sites and in related industries – is now also equipped with the latest safety assistance systems, ensuring a high level of protection in everyday traffic. The Atego 1530 K 4×2 displayed at bauma is equipped with a Classic S cab and a Comfort Cockpit, and its powerful drive is provided by the proven Euro VI diesel engine OM 936, delivering 220 kW (299 hp). This Atego is outfitted with the Trigenius dump truck from Meiller.

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks: Unimog, Zetros, and Econic for specific construction challenges
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks offers a range of vehicles with versatile applications and tailored solutions for the diverse demands encountered both on and off the construction site. The Unimog, a highly specialized implement carrier from the U 219 to U 535 model series, impresses with its versatility, offering up to four attachment and mounting areas. The latest features, like the intuitive UNI-TOUCH® on-board computer and advanced safety assistance systems, enhance efficiency and safety in daily operations. For off-road applications, the highly capable Unimog U 4023/U 5023 is the perfect companion. The Unimog’s frame and chassis are built for extreme conditions: With all-wheel drive, portal axles, and a fording depth of up to 1.2 meters, it delivers exceptional off-road capability.

In urban construction-site haulage, the Mercedes-Benz eEconic sets new benchmarks. Thanks to its low-entry cab, it provides excellent visibility of pedestrians and cyclists, significantly enhancing safety in city environments. In addition, its all-electric drive enables environmentally friendly mobility, supporting sustainable construction projects. The Zetros expands the product range of special-purpose vehicles as an off-road cab-behind-engine truck designed for export markets and available only in Euro III and V emissions standards. With permanent all-wheel drive and the load capacity of a heavy-duty truck, it is well-suited for demanding tasks – and is now also available as an 8×8 version.

TruckCharge bundles several e-infrastructure offers from Daimler Truck
TruckCharge’s portfolio is precisely tailored to the fleet requirements of battery-electric commercial vehicles. Under the brand, Daimler Truck is bringing together all of its existing and future offerings relating to e-infrastructure and the charging of electric trucks, i.e., consulting, infrastructure, and operations. Daimler Truck will offer customers a cost-effective overall package ranging from energy generation to vehicle operation, so that they can make full use of the potential of electrification. TruckCharge is aimed at truck fleet operators as well as industrial enterprises with their own or externally operated truck fleet. Since vehicles from different manufacturers are usually used, TruckCharge is also available regardless of the truck brand.

With either electric or conventional drive: New FUSO Canter and eCanter are versatile partners for construction or landscaping tasks
The all-electric FUSO Next Generation eCanter 7C18e 7.49 t as a Meiller Trigenius three-way tipper in a moss green paint finish is on display at the booth. The model on display (length 5.700 mm, width: 2.400 mm, height: 2.210 mm) shows all the new comfort and safety features from the 2024 update. The vehicle has a payload of around 3.6 t. The Meiller Trigenius side tipper body is characterised by its convenient and safe side wall operation (Meiller Bordmatic). A LED light ensures safe operation on both sides. The pendulum and fold-down side walls are easy to open and close manually, even by a single person, thanks to the relief system with spring mechanism. All side and rear wall locks have a standardized operating concept. The Meiller Trigenius three-way tipper offers extremely flexible and practical load securing with sturdy lashing lugs on the side panels (up to 2 t tensile force) and floor level (up to 8 t tensile force).

The vehicle has a mechanical power take-off (mPTO) that supplies the tipping hydraulics. The electric light-duty truck on display has an S-battery; a battery charge provides a range of 70 km. With the 7.49 t eCanter with S-battery, FUSO is offering a new, additional model configuration starting this year. This means that the eCanter can carry significantly more payload for use in the construction industry, opening up a wider range of applications for customers who use electric vehicles. As before, the Next Generation eCanter is available with two other battery configurations and, depending on the configuration, has a range of up to 200 km (on a single charge).

FUSO will show on the booth as well a wallbox available in the FUSO portfolio, as well as alternative low-cost AC charging solutions such as the NRG Kick charging cable.

In addition, FUSO is showing a diesel-powered 6.0-tonne Canter 6S15 in natural white with a WEHA flatbed body and crane, demonstrating another typical application for the light-duty truck in the construction industry. This variant, with a standard cab and small external dimensions (length 5.200 mm, width 2.200 mm, height 2.137 mm), is particularly maneuverable and is therefore ideal for demanding transport tasks and heavy loads on narrow roads.

FUSO on the bauma outdoor grounds
On the outdoor grounds of bauma 2025, FUSO is presenting a Canter 9C18 with Palfinger roll-off tipper. The 8.55-tonne model from the Canter portfolio offers an outstanding payload balance with its almost 6 t chassis load capacity and a permissible gross train weight (GVW) of up to 12.05 t. The Palfinger roll-off tipper has an automatic sequence control for particularly easy operation. The various hydraulic functions of the superstructure are carried out automatically and one after the other.

Dit innovatieve voertuig wordt onthuld op de stand van Schwing-Stetter tijdens de Bauma-beurs, die van 7 tot 13 april 2025 in München plaatsvindt.

Een stap vooruit in de bouwsector: 100% elektrische oplossing
Renault Trucks, pionier op het gebied van elektromobiliteit met het breedste aanbod van koolstofvrije transportoplossingen in Europa, en de Duitse carrosseriebouwer Schwing-Stetter, een leider op het gebied van betontransportsystemen, hebben hun krachten gebundeld om een duurzame oplossing te ontwikkelen voor de bouwsector. Samen hebben ze een volledig elektrische, nul-emissie oplossing gecreëerd specifiek voor professionals in de betonindustrie.

Renault Trucks E-Tech C 10×4: Betere wendbaarheid en hoger laadvermogen
Betontransport vereist vaak zware laadvermogens. De overstap naar elektrisch rijden zou het laadvermogen vanwege het gewicht van de batterij kunnen verminderen. Om dit probleem op te lossen, heeft Renault Trucks een uniek vijfassig model ontwikkeld: de Renault Trucks E-Tech C 10×4.

Met deze extra as behoudt de vrachtwagen uitstekende wendbaarheid, essentieel voor het navigeren door stedelijke gebieden en het bereiken van krappe bouwlocaties. Dankzij een slimme herindeling – waarbij de batterijen achter de cabine zijn geplaatst – wordt de ruimte op het chassis optimaal benut, wat resulteert in een korte wielbasis en een kleinere draaicirkel.

Duurzaam en kostenbewust
Schwing-Stetter heeft een elektrische betonmixer ontwikkeld die rechtstreeks wordt aangedreven door de batterijen van de vrachtwagen. Deze geïntegreerde oplossing zorgt voor een volledig CO₂-neutraal transport van beton, wat bijdraagt aan de verduurzaming van de sector. Renault Trucks adviseert klanten over de optimale keuze van het aantal batterijen en de laadstrategie, om te voorkomen dat te grote batterijen het laadvermogen verlagen, de operationele kosten verhogen en de ecologische voetafdruk onnodig vergroten.

Beschikbaarheid en toekomstplannen
De Renault Trucks E-Tech C 10×4 komt beschikbaar in Zwitserland, Ierland, Luxemburg, Finland, Slowakije, Litouwen en Nederland, waar de wetgeving het gebruik van vijfassige bakwagens toestaat (afhankelijk van de nationale wetgeving). Renault Trucks pleit voor harmonisatie van de Europese regelgeving om de invoering van elektrische technologie in het betontransport te versnellen.

Met deze innovatie bevestigen Renault Trucks en Schwing-Stetter hun inzet voor de verduurzaming van het transport en het tegemoetkomen aan de eisen van de betonindustrie op het gebied van productiviteit en concurrentievermogen.

Over Schwing-Stetter
De SCHWING Groep is met zijn producten een van de marktleiders op het gebied van bouwmachines voor gebruik in beton en industriële pomptechnologie.

Het productportfolio omvat betonpompen voor vrachtwagens, truckmixers, betonmixerpompen, stationaire betonpompen, betoncentrales, betonrecyclinginstallaties, industriële pompen en andere producten.

SCHWING heeft 10 dochterondernemingen over de hele wereld, stelt wereldwijd meer dan 5.000 mensen te werk en heeft meer dan 90 jaar ervaring in het ontwikkelen van succesvolle producten en oplossingen voor de wereldwijde markt.

Over Renault Trucks
Al sinds 1894 levert de Franse truckfabrikant Renault Trucks duurzame mobiliteitsoplossingen aan professionele transporteurs, nu variërend van lichte bedrijfswagens tot en met trekkers met opleggers. Renault Trucks zet zich in voor de energietransitie en biedt niet alleen voertuigen met een gecontroleerd brandstofverbruik, maar ook een compleet aanbod van 100% elektrische trucks, waarvan de levensduur wordt verlengd dankzij een circulaire benadering. Gevestigd in Lyon, Frankrijk, met een wereldwijd netwerk, toont Renault Trucks zijn toewijding aan een duurzame toekomst en ondersteunt klanten bij hun overgang naar schonere transportmethoden.

As an international meeting place for the industry, bauma is not only a showcase for the latest technologies, but also a platform for professional conversations and the discussion of key future topics. The world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment will be held from April 7 to 13, 2025, at the Munich exhibition center.

An essential part of the supporting program is the bauma FORUM, which will offer numerous presentations in the Innovation hall bauma LAB0 from April 7 to 11, 2025. Organized by Messe München in cooperation with VDMA Construction Machinery and Building Material Plants and VDMA Mining & Minerals, the key topics of bauma will be examined from different perspectives over five days. Experts from politics, industry and science will discuss current challenges and present technical developments.

bauma FORUM: platform for knowledge transfer
The bauma FORUM will focus on specialist presentations, panel discussions and exhibitor contributions. Representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament as well as leading trade associations such as CECE, HDB and VDMA will provide political and regulatory insights. Industry representatives will display technological innovations. In addition, universities such as the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, TU Clausthal, RWTH Aachen, TU Dresden, TU Munich, TU Braunschweig and FH Münster will showcase current research projects.

Highlights in the bauma FORUM
Each day of the bauma FORUM will be dedicated to one main topic. On Monday, April 7, the panel discussion Climate Neutrality—Strategy, Investment, Roadmap will focus on the climate-neutral construction site. Klara Geywitz, the German Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, is expected to attend, among other people. Another highlight on the first day of the trade fair will be the presentation of the nominees and winners of the bauma Innovation Award 2025. The prize is being awarded for the 14th time. It honors innovative developments in the categories of climate protection, digitalization, machine technology, construction and research.

On April 8, the Mining Challenge will take center stage. Hildegard Bentele, a member of the European Parliament, will explain the impact of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act in this context. Participants will also discuss how these goals can be achieved in a subsequent panel discussion.

On Wednesday, April 9, everything will revolve around the key topic of alternative drive concepts—including the keynote address titled “Between performance and sustainability—are there any viable alternatives to a diesel engine?” by Bert van Hasselt, CEO NewTech at DEUTZ. The opportunities, limits and infrastructure of alternative drive systems will then be examined and discussed.

Ralf Lüddemann, a member of the STRABAG Executive Board and Co-Chair of MiC 4.0, will give a keynote address on Thursday, 10 April, on the key topic of connected construction and show why the digitalization and networking of construction machinery, construction processes and people are becoming increasingly important. The subsequent panel discussion will focus on a standardized digital language for construction machinery from different manufacturers.

On the Friday of the fair, Dr. Katharina Knapton-Vierlich, Head of Unit for Construction at the European Commission, will offer insights into European construction policy. Her presentation titled “European construction policy—political priorities of the European Commission” will be dedicated to sustainable construction, as will the subsequent panel discussion.

Innovation hall bauma LAB0
In addition to the bauma FORUM, the Innovation hall bauma LAB0 will include other themed areas:
*Start-up Area: Almost 50 young companies will present their latest solutions on the key topics of bauma. The top 25 start-ups will showcase their innovations in short presentations at the bauma FORUM.
*Science Hub: Universities and scientific institutes will provide information about current research and invite visitors to exchange ideas with open stands and exhibits.
*MiC 4.0: The construction machinery industry needs digitalization and standards to remain competitive. The MiC 4.0 working group has refined its project since bauma 2022. The results will be presented in the Innovation hall bauma LAB0.
In cooperation with the Construction Future Lab and Messe München, the VR Experience Zone at bauma 2025 will offer an interactive exhibition on future topics in the construction industry. Construction robotics, alternative drives, additive manufacturing and digitalization will be brought to life through demonstrations and multimedia content.
The bauma FORUM and the Innovation hall bauma LAB0 will be open from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11.

E-charger on board
Many mining companies have set themselves ambitious targets for reducing emissions in the interests of climate protection, but also for reducing exhaust emissions underground for operational benefits. One approach to decarbonization that has been pursued for some time is the switch to alternative drives. At bauma 2025, this trend will continue with a wealth of ideas. For example, the manufacturer Aramine is presenting the L440B, the only battery-powered charger to date that does not require a fixed infrastructure for charging in the mine. Instead, it has an integrated charger that can be used to charge it anywhere as long as a power connection is available. This saves expensive and complex installations. As the machine’s battery unit can be easily connected and disconnected, it is possible to carry out work without interruption thanks to the alternating use of two batteries.

In order to generate the electricity used in the machines directly in the mine with zero local emissions, Aramine and its partner company Tysilio also offer solar power plants that can be transported by container and set up quickly—a concept that benefits in particular remote locations.

Giant excavator with power cable
Komatsu is bringing a true titan among electrified mining machines to the Bavarian capital: The PC7000-11E large hydraulic excavator, which is powered by a power cable, is equipped with a class-leading 44 m³ backhoe bucket. It combines high digging power with a low carbon footprint. The automatic winding of the cable makes maneuvering in open cast mining safe and easy.

Autonomous solutions in different dimensions
Another mining giant that also combines decarbonization with the topic of “autonomous driving”, highly relevant especially in mining, is the T 264 dump truck. Developed by Liebherr in collaboration with the Australian mining group Fortescue, the machine is equipped with a 3.2 MW battery and has a payload of 240 tons.

The battery powered S1 Vision, also from Liebherr, transports material autonomously—but in a completely different way. The new single-axle vehicle only has two tires, which allows it to turn on the spot and drive in all directions, making it ideal for use in confined spaces. It is scalable and can carry a payload of 220 kilograms to 131 tons. The S1 Vision has been nominated for the bauma Innovation Award in the machine technology category.

Networking machine data with each other
Digital transformation plays a key role in optimizing mining processes. One of the innovations on show at bauma 2025 in this area is the Underground Manager 2.0. Epiroc’s digital solution for tunnel construction projects seamlessly connects machine data from different units. The platform supports the management of drilling, grouting and anchoring works and acts as a centralized system for streamlined project execution. The Underground Manager 2.0 enables precise planning, real-time performance evaluation and comprehensive operational reporting.

“bauma is more than just a world-leading trade fair. It is the heartbeat of the industry. The impetus provided by bauma and its exhibitors has a decisive influence on the markets. We are delighted this year to welcome over 3,500 exhibitors from 57 countries to the exhibition center in Riem. The focus is on future guidelines for the industry: digitalization and sustainability,” says CEO Stefan Rummel.

They are reflected in the five key topics, which will be brought to life in the supporting program and through exhibitors’ innovations: climate neutrality, alternative drive concepts, networked construction, sustainable construction, and the mining challenge. After all, the construction sector is currently still responsible worldwide for around 38% of carbon emissions, of which around 10% are attributable to construction processes and the production of building materials. The carbon footprint can be significantly reduced by integrating innovative, climate-neutral technologies such as electric wheel loaders and autonomous excavators, and using sustainable building materials. bauma is a crucial platform for presenting innovative, climate-friendly technologies that help decarbonize the industry and support the EU target of climate neutrality by 2050.

Interesting and strange facts
The number of innovations being presented for the first time at bauma shows just how much movement there is in the industry and how committed manufacturers are to—often also ecological—further development. Wirtgen, for example, is presenting no fewer than 45 world premieres this year. Doka is bringing along a total of 30 new products and its 30-meter-high scaffold tower is a real eye-catcher. 180 steps have to be climbed to enjoy the view from the very top. The tower comprises 12,340 components and weighs 67 tons in total. The tower is also easy to see thanks to the 113 square meter Sitelight LEDs. Equally impressive is the CC 78.1250-1 lattice boom crawler crane from Tadano Faun, which weighs in at an impressive total of 996 tons—roughly equivalent to the weight of 100 African bull elephants. But the topic of climate friendliness is also very much in focus. Volvo Construction, for example, will be represented at this year’s bauma for the first time with a wide range of purely electrical, emission-free machines.