Grupo Hidrau Torque

What Grupo Hidrau Torque does

Grupo Hidrau Torque (GHT), founded in 1981 and headquartered in São Paulo's Mooca district, is a privately held Brazilian limited liability company operating as the country's leading multi-brand distributor of replacement parts for heavy equipment and tractors. The company runs 14 branches across Brazil with over 50,000 m² of distribution center capacity, holding exclusive or core distribution rights for global brands including Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, Donaldson, Parker, Bosch, Berco, ITR, and FP Diesel, and operates two proprietary manufacturing assets: Biza (a structural parts factory in Pinhais, Paraná producing pins, blades, bushings, and sheet metal for small, medium, and large equipment) and GHT Serviços (a 4,000+ m² remanufacturing facility in São Paulo for Caterpillar engines, transmissions, final drives, and torque converters). GHT also runs Fortractor Parts as an agricultural-focused sub-brand, GHT Shop for e-commerce, and GHT Arremate for surplus liquidation.

GHT's revenue model combines hardware sales (parts distribution across 8,000+ SKUs per branch), professional services (remanufacturing and repair at GHT Serviços), and exclusive distribution margins (FP Diesel for Tenneco/Federal-Mogul). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through 14 consultative branch offices targeting mining (Vale, MRN Trombetas), agribusiness, energy, ports, construction, forestry, railways, and road transport operators, supported by a B2B e-commerce channel, an embedded supplier portal (GHT Link), and trade-show presence at M&T Expo and Exposibram. Pricing is quote-based and consultative; the company claims 30–70% cost reduction vs. OEM parts for road truck components and 93% same-day order dispatch. The customer base is enterprise-anchored with stated focus on Caterpillar-equipment operators, with 101–250 employees across headquarters, distribution, manufacturing, and remanufacturing operations.

Name

Grupo Hidrau Torque

Legal name

GRUPO HIDRAU TORQUE INDÚSTRIA COMÉRCIO IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO LTDA

Website

https://grupoht.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grupo Hidrau Torque is a Brazilian B2B distributor founded in 1981, operating 14 branches nationwide to sell replacement parts for heavy equipment and tractors from global brands such as Caterpillar, Cummins, and Donaldson, complemented by its own Biza manufacturing unit and GHT Serviços remanufacturing operations serving mining, agribusiness, construction, and energy customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Parts Distribution

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Powertrain, Engine & Drivetrain Parts Distribution (New/Reman) (TLAKAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services (TLAKALAG), Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAL), Differentials, Axles & Final Drive Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAC)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment parts distribution
• Tractor replacement parts
• Undercarriage materials supply
• Engine remanufacturing services
• Hydraulic filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Parts Distribution (Hardware Sales): GHT's primary revenue stream is the distribution and sale of replacement parts for heavy equipment and tractors. The company distributes parts from global brands (Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, etc.) as well as its own brands (Biza, Fortractor Parts). Products include engine parts, undercarriage materials, hydraulic components, filters, electrical systems, tires, and wear items.
2. Remanufacturing and Repair Services (GHT Serviços): GHT operates a specialized remanufacturing unit (GHT Serviços) offering engine, transmission, final drives, torque converters, and differential repairs for Caterpillar equipment used in mining and civil construction. This professional services unit generates recurring revenue from rework, testing, and quality-certified component restoration.
3. Exclusive Distribution Rights: GHT holds exclusive distribution rights for brands such as FP Diesel for Caterpillar engine parts in Brazil, generating revenue through preferred distribution status and pricing advantages.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupo Hidrau Torque (GHT) distributes replacement parts for heavy equipment and tractors from major global manufacturers (Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, Bosch, Donaldson, Berco, FP Diesel, Parker, ITR, L&H, Goodyear, Prometeon-Pirelli, Trelleborg, Titan, NTN, Nord-Lock, Enerpac, Nordic Lights) through 14 branches across Brazil. The group also operates its own manufacturing brand (Biza) producing structural parts (pins, blades, bushings, sheet metal) in Pinhais, Paraná, and a remanufacturing unit (GHT Serviços) in São Paulo dedicated to restoring Caterpillar engines, transmissions, final drives, torque converters, and differentials for mining and construction equipment.

Product overview

Grupo Hidrau Torque (GHT) is Brazil's leading distributor of replacement parts for heavy equipment and tractors, operating a multi-brand, multi-module portfolio centered on three pillars: (1) distribution of parts from global manufacturers (Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, Donaldson, Bosch, Berco, FP Diesel, Parker, ITR, L&H, Nordic Lights), (2) own-brand manufacturing through Biza (structural parts, pins, blades, bushings, sheet metal for all equipment sizes), and (3) remanufacturing services via GHT Serviços (engine, transmission, final drive, and torque converter remanufacture for Caterpillar equipment). The portfolio spans 14+ product categories including engine parts, track materials, tires and wheels, hydraulic/pneumatic/manual tools, embedded technology and safety systems, filters, coolants, wear items (FPS/Quard), and after-treatment systems. Fortractor Parts serves as a specialized sub-brand for agricultural and heavy equipment segments. GHT operates 14 branches nationwide and an online supplier portal (GHT Link). The company was founded in 1981 and serves mining, agribusiness, energy, construction, port, railway, industrial, and road segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biza: Manufacturing unit of GHT producing technical parts of high performance for industrial applications and machines of all sizes, with Premium line and products under demand.
• GHT Serviços
• Fortractor Parts
• Fortractor Green
• GHT Social
• GHT Arremate
• GHT Shop

Products and services

• GHT Parts Distribution Distribution of replacement parts for heavy equipment and tractors from major global brands (Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, New Holland, Case, Bobcat, Bosch, Donaldson, Parker, Berco, FP Diesel, ITR, L&H, Goodyear, Prometeon-Pirelli, Trelleborg, Titan, NTN, Nord-Lock, Nordic Lights, Enerpac). Serves enterprise and mid-market clients in mining, agribusiness, construction, energy, ports, railways, and road transport across Brazil.
• Biza (Own Manufacturing Brand) Proprietary manufacturing brand of structural parts including pins, blades, bushings, special cuts, and sheet metal for Caterpillar and other equipment. Manufactured at Biza's factory in Pinhais, Paraná. Portfolio includes over 4,000 structural parts items spanning small, medium, and large equipment.
• GHT Serviços (Remanufacturing Unit) Dedicated remanufacturing and repair unit for Caterpillar engines, transmissions, final drives, torque converters, and differentials used in mining and civil construction. Operates from a facility of more than 4,000 m² with approximately 30 collaborators (technicians, mechanics, engineers) and testing equipment including a dynamometer capable of testing motors up to 1,400 hp.
• Fortractor Parts Specialized parts brand including Fortractor Green product line for tractors, harvesters, and essential agricultural equipment with high durability and superior performance. Covers hydraulic materials, electrical materials (starter motors, alternators, air compressors, backup alarms), and track materials (rollers, shoes, chains, track wheels, idler wheels).
• Alfa X (Nano-Technology Metal Conditioner) Nano-technology metal conditioner applied to machinery components that protects metal surfaces from friction through a process of smoothing, hardening, and surface protection, preventing premature wear and extending equipment life by two or more times. Distributed in partnership with Saito Tecnologia.
• Tires and Accessories Distribution Tires, wheels, tubes, protectors, valves, and wheel rims distributed from brands including Prometeon-Pirelli, Trelleborg, Titan, and Goodyear, with more than 600 tire models available across heavy equipment, agricultural, and road transport applications.
• High-Tonnage Safety Stands and Workshop Equipment Workshop equipment for heavy equipment maintenance including high-tonnage safety stands (10–100 ton capacity), oil collectors (up to 700 liters), custom work platforms (RAC-1 / ART certified for Caterpillar 777, D8/D9 tractors, 785, 793, 336 excavators), and steel/aluminum/fiberglass ladders compliant with NR12 and NR18 standards.
• FP Diesel Exclusive Distribution (Caterpillar Engine Parts) Exclusive Brazilian distribution of FP Diesel precision engine components (pistons, piston rings, valves, valve guides, bearings) for Caterpillar engines used in light, heavy, and off-road vehicles and equipment across energy, aerospace, maritime, railway, and industrial sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of orders dispatched same day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Triunfo (acquired)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023GHT acquired Triunfo distributor, a company with 20 years of experience supplying components for heavy equipment in Goiás. The acquisition brought 2,600 m² of space, 35 professionals, and an 8,000-item inventory. The new GHT Goiânia branch aims to grow 50% in one year and serve the states of Goiás, Pará, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, and Maranhão.
• FP DieselcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2018GHT holds exclusive distribution rights for FP Diesel (Caterpillar engine parts) in Brazil. FP Diesel, part of the Federal-Mogul/Tenneco group, supplies precision engine components for light, heavy, and off-road vehicles and equipment in energy, aerospace, maritime, railway, and industrial sectors. GHT distributes FP Diesel products across its branch network with optimized logistics integration and competitive pricing.
• Prometeon-PirellicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes the Prometeon-Pirelli tire line as part of its expanded tire portfolio. Prometeon-Pirelli is a major global tire manufacturer focused on commercial and industrial vehicles.
• TrelleborgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Trelleborg tires as part of its expanded tire mix for the heavy equipment market. Trelleborg is a leading global tire and engineered polymer solutions provider.
• TitancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT expanded its tire distribution through a partnership with Titan, a manufacturer focused on high durability and reliability tires for trucks, agricultural machines, off-road trucks, industrial and forestry equipment.
• GoodyearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Goodyear tires as part of its comprehensive tire portfolio for heavy equipment, agricultural, and road transport applications.
• DonaldsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Donaldson filtration products including air filters (Donaldson Blue with Ultra-Web nanofiber technology), fuel filters, hydraulic filters, and bulk filtration systems. Donaldson is a global leader in filtration technology. GHT is part of the ParkerStores network distributing Donaldson products.
• BoschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Bosch electrical system components including starters, alternators, compressors, and backup alarms. Bosch has a manufacturing facility in Campinas, SP. The partnership provides electrical materials for heavy equipment.
• Nordic LightsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Nordic Lights (Finland) illumination solutions including high-quality headlights for extreme operating conditions such as mining. Nordic Lights products are noted for not causing electromagnetic interference with equipment systems.
• L&H IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes L&H Industrial products including undercarriage materials for large electric excavators (shoes and track rollers). L&H is specialized in technological innovation, custom manufacturing, and comprehensive services for heavy industrial machinery used in mining, oil and gas, and railways.
• ITRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes ITR products including undercarriage materials and engine parts. GHT is noted as the largest distributor of ITR tractor parts in Latin America with the largest ready-to-deliver ITR stock in Brazil.
• BercocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Berco undercarriage materials (material rodante), a leading brand in undercarriage systems for heavy equipment.
• Parker (ParkerStores)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT is part of the ParkerStores network, distributing Parker filtration and hydraulic products. Parker acquired Clarcor (which included multiple filter brands) in a major acquisition, expanding its filtration portfolio.
• NTNminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes NTN bearings. NTN is a global leader in bearing technology. NTN's executive noted that approximately 20% of bearings consumed worldwide are counterfeit, highlighting the importance of sourcing from authorized distributors like GHT.
• Nord-LockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Nord-Lock secure fastening solutions (wedge-locking washers and related products) for heavy equipment applications requiring vibration-resistant fastening.
• WPTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes WPT (Wheelabrator + Process Technology) products, a brand focused on industrial surface preparation and finishing solutions.
• BUDGEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes BUDGE products as part of its supplier network for heavy equipment parts.
• MinePartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes MinePartner solutions as part of its supplier ecosystem for the mining segment.
• EnerpacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGHT distributes Enerpac hydraulic tools and components, a global leader in professional hydraulic tools and workstations.
• GHT Social (ONG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHT Social (ghtsocial.org.br) is GHT's social responsibility arm, operating as an NGO. It conducts sustainability reports, social projects including education programs in partnership with Vale Foundation, and community support initiatives.
• Fundação ValeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHT supports the Fundação Vale EJA (Education of Youth and Adults) project, which has benefited over 1,700 students in São Luiz (MA) and Canaã dos Carajás (PA).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sotreq: Largest Caterpillar dealer in Brazil, distributing parts, components and services for construction and mining equipment. Most direct competitor to GHT on Caterpillar parts distribution, remanufacturing and field service across the Brazilian territory.
• Tracbel: Brazilian dealer and parts distributor for Komatsu and other heavy equipment brands, serving agribusiness, construction and mining. Directly comparable product mix, target customers and sales motion to GHT in the Brazilian aftermarket.
• Brumaq Locação e Comércio: Brazilian parts and components distributor covering maintenance, repair and replacement for heavy machinery, with both catalog and physical branches. Overlaps with GHT on enterprise parts distribution to construction and industrial customers in Brazil.
• Wajax Corporation: Canadian industrial equipment, parts and service distributor serving mining, oil & gas, forestry and construction. Closely comparable business model to GHT in distribution + service + powertrain reman across heavy industries, though concentrated in Canada.
• Finning International: World's largest Caterpillar dealer, operating equipment sales, parts distribution and service across Canada, the UK and South America (including Chile and Argentina). Most operationally comparable to GHT at scale, with adjacent regional overlap in South America.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Inc. Global OEM of the heavy-equipment brands (Cat, Cummins, Komatsu) whose parts GHT distributes and remanufactures. Broader incumbent with parts, equipment, and digital aftermarket (Cat App, Parts.cat.com) that compete with distributors like GHT.
• Cummins Inc. Global engine OEM with a large remanufacturing and aftermarket parts operation. GHT distributes Cummins-branded parts and competes indirectly with Cummins' direct reman exchange programs in Brazil.
• Komatsu Ltd. OEM of construction and mining equipment whose parts and reman programs (Komatsu Reman) are distributed in Brazil through GHT and competing dealers such as Tracbel. Relevant for understanding supplier-side aftermarket dynamics.
• Genuine Parts Company: U.S.-based large industrial and automotive parts distributor (NAPA, Motion Industries) with industrial, heavy-duty and off-road segments that compete with independent distributors like GHT in global MRO supply chains and remanufactured-parts programs.

Regional players

• Toromont Materials Handling (Toromont Industries): Caterpillar dealer in Eastern Canada distributing heavy-equipment parts and providing engine/powertrain service. Highly comparable distributor-service business model but does not directly compete with GHT in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ghtoficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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