BSS heavy machinery GmbH

What BSS heavy machinery GmbH does

BSS heavy machinery GmbH is a regional construction equipment dealer and service provider headquartered in Finowfurt, Germany, founded in 2007 and operating across the five eastern German states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The company sells, rents, and leases new and used heavy machinery — excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers, dumpers, bulldozers, rail construction equipment, mobile crushers, screening plants, concrete technology, and a wide range of attachments — under authorized dealer partnerships with at least 16 OEMs including HYUNDAI Construction Equipment, MECALAC, DIECI, ROCKSTER, GASPARIN OMG, CMB, CANGINI, KEMROC, HGT, Rototilt, Dipperfox, Frumecar, and SANY. The product portfolio spans more than 100 machine types, supplemented by the proprietary HI-MATE telematics fleet management system (offered on Hyundai machines) and the newly launched excav PILOT 3D GNSS machine guidance system.

The company's revenue model combines four streams: one-time sales of new and used machinery, recurring equipment rental (via an online rental portal), leasing and hire-purchase (Mietkauf) financing arrangements, and ongoing service/maintenance contracts including mobile workshop support and spare parts supply. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with up to 5-year warranty on new equipment and same-day spare parts delivery enabled through HYUNDAI's European central warehouse in Tessenderlo, Belgium. Go-to-market is sales-led with multi-channel support (direct consultation, phone, WhatsApp, in-person branch visits) and a dealer/distribution channel layered on top, supplemented by an active social media presence, website catalog, trade fair participation, and special promotional offers. The company is managed by two Geschäftsführer: Dirk Schönbohm (Sales/Distribution) and Ralf Schönbohm (Finance/Administration).

BSS serves primarily construction companies in eastern Germany, with secondary segments in recycling/waste management and rail construction (Gleisbau). Customer mix is horizontally diversified across enterprise and mid-market buyers, with one disclosed municipal customer (BSR Berlin). The company maintains four physical locations — the Finowfurt headquarters plus branches in Dresden, Magdeburg, and Burow (the latter operated through a partnership with BFL GmbH) — and employs between 11 and 50 people. No revenue figures, funding history, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

BSS heavy machinery GmbH

Legal name

BSS heavy machinery GmbH

Website

https://bss.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BSS heavy machinery GmbH is a regional German dealer selling, renting, and servicing construction equipment from 16+ OEMs (HYUNDAI, MECALAC, DIECI, ROCKSTER, and others) across eastern Germany, serving construction, recycling, and rail customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Machinery and Heavy Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial) (TLABAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Repair (Full-Service Shops) (TLAKABAA), Industrial Machinery & Rigging (Small-Scale) (HSAKAEAN)

Keywords

• Construction machinery dealer
• Heavy equipment rental
• Excavator distributor
• Wheel loader supplier
• Construction equipment sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Finowfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heavy Machinery Sales: Sale of new and used construction equipment including excavators, wheel loaders, telescopic handlers, dumpers, and crushing/screening plants from brand manufacturers like HYUNDAI, MECALAC, DIECI, ROCKSTER, GASPARIN.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of construction machinery with flexible terms. They operate a rental fleet with special promotions and offer daily rental options.
3. Leasing and Hire Purchase: Equipment leasing and rent-to-own (Mietkauf) options for customers who prefer financing over outright purchase.
4. Service, Maintenance and Repair: Full-service workshop, repair, maintenance, and inspection services. Includes mobile workshop service, spare parts supply, and fleet management contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BSS heavy machinery GmbH is a construction equipment dealer and rental provider based in Finowfurt, Germany, selling, renting, and leasing new and used heavy machinery (excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers, dumpers, bulldozers, rail construction equipment, crushing and screening plants, concrete technology, and attachments) from brands such as Hyundai, MECALAC, DIECI, ROCKSTER, GASPARIN OMG, and CMB. The company also delivers workshop service, mobile repair, spare parts, financing/hire-purchase, and fleet management across eastern Germany.

Product overview

BSS heavy machinery GmbH is a construction machinery dealer offering sales, rental, and comprehensive service for heavy equipment across eastern Germany (Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). The product portfolio centers on a diverse range of construction equipment from multiple manufacturer brands: HYUNDAI (excavators, wheel loaders, dump trucks), MECALAC (compact excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers, rail equipment), DIECI (telehandlers), ROCKSTER (mobile crushers and screens), GASPARIN OMG (crushing and screening plants), and CMB (attachments). Core product categories include bagger (excavators) ranging from minibagger to large raupenbagger, radlader (wheel loaders), teleskoplader (telehandlers), dumper/muldenkipper (dumpers), betontechnik (concrete technology), planierraupen (bulldozers), and gleisbau (rail construction). Supporting offerings include anbaugeräte (attachments) from various manufacturers, a mietpark (rental fleet), and werkstattservice (workshop/service) with spare parts and mobile service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• excav PILOT: Mobile and flexible 3D GNSS assistance system for construction machinery
• HI-MATE

Products and services

• Bagger / Excavators Complete range of excavators sold and rented by BSS, including mini excavators, compact excavators, mobile excavators, crawler excavators, demolition excavators, and material-handling excavators. Brands include HYUNDAI and MECALAC. Offered to construction, demolition, and infrastructure companies in eastern Germany.
• Radlader / Wheel Loaders Wheel loaders offered by BSS including articulated wheel loaders and rigid models, plus knicklenker (articulated) telehandlers, rigid telehandlers, and rotating telehandlers. Brands include HYUNDAI and MECALAC. Sold and rented to construction and infrastructure operators in eastern Germany.
• Teleskoplader / Telehandlers Telehandlers from DIECI and MECALAC, including rigid, rotating, and articulated models for construction and industrial applications. Sold and rented by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Dumper / Muldenkipper (Dumpers and Articulated Dump Trucks) Dumpers and articulated dump trucks for material transport on construction sites, including the MECALAC TA series, Revotruck, and HYUNDAI HA series. Sold and rented by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Planierraupen / Bulldozers Bulldozers for earthmoving applications, including the HYUNDAI HD series. Sold and rented by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Gleisbau / Rail Construction Equipment Specialized rail construction equipment including the MECALAC MRail series (106MRail, 136MRail, 156MRail, 216MRail) for railway construction and maintenance applications. Sold by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• ROCKSTER Mobile Crushing and Screening Plants Mobile crushers, screening plants, and conveyor systems from Rockster Austria for processing construction waste, asphalt, concrete, brick, and natural stone. Models include R700S, R800, R900, R1000S, R1100DS, R1100S, and R1200D. Distributed by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• GASPARIN OMG Crushing and Screening Plants Crushing and screening equipment from Gasparin OMG for quarry and recycling applications. Products include jaw crushers (GI86C VULCANO, GI106C DIABLO, GI107 VESUVIO, GI118 OLIMPO, GI129 EVEREST) and mobile screens (GI3500R, GI4000R, GI5000R, GI1050, GI1230). Distributed by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Anbaugeräte / Attachments Attachments for excavators including hydraulic hammers, demolition tongs, pulverizers, shears, sorting grapples, tiltrotators, compaction plates, milling attachments, drilling equipment, and stump grinders. Brands include CMB, CANGINI, Dipperfox, HGT, KEMROC, Indeco, and Rototilt. Distributed by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Betontechnik / Concrete and Asphalt Technology Concrete and asphalt technology from FRUMECAR, including asphalt mixing plants, concrete mixing plants, concrete tank stations (Fastmix), concrete recycling, truck mixers, and asphalt pavers. Distributed by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Mietpark / Equipment Rental Fleet Rental of construction machinery with locations throughout eastern Germany, accessible through an online rental portal. Includes daily and term rental options and promotional offers on rental equipment.
• Werkstattservice / Workshop Service, Maintenance and Repair Complete workshop service including repair, maintenance, inspection, spare parts supply, mobile workshop service, and fleet management contracts for construction machinery. Provided at BSS branches and on customer sites in eastern Germany.
• excav PILOT 3D GNSS Assistance System Mobile and flexible 3D GNSS machine guidance system for construction machinery, designed to deliver more efficient work, precise construction execution, and time/cost savings. Offered by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Hyundai HW155H Hydrogen-powered Mobile Excavator Hydrogen-powered mobile excavator from Hyundai, sold by BSS heavy machinery GmbH, recognized for its climate-friendly capabilities and potential to reduce exhaust emissions and carbon footprint on construction sites.
• Hyundai HW250A MH Material Handler Material handler from Hyundai for waste and recycling environments, with operating weight of 26,500 kg, a Cummins B6.7 Stage V 6-cylinder engine producing 129 kW (173 HP), and dig depth of 4,700 mm. Sold by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.
• Hyundai HX360 and HX400 Next-Generation Excavators Next-generation Hyundai HX360 and HX400 crawler excavators offered by BSS heavy machinery GmbH.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5 years warranty on new equipment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• HYUNDAI Construction EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS is an authorized dealer for HYUNDAI Construction Equipment, selling excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers, and other construction machinery. They have access to the HYUNDAI European central warehouse in Tessenderlo, Belgium, for spare parts supply.
• MECALACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS distributes MECALAC products including mobile excavators, crawler excavators, swing loaders, wheel loaders, dumpers, and rail construction equipment (MRail series).
• DIECIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS sells DIECI telescopic handlers and construction machinery, including rigid and rotating telehandlers from Zeus, Samson, Icarus, Apollo, Pegasus, and other series.
• ROCKSTER Austria International GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS distributes ROCKSTER mobile crushers, screening plants, and conveyor systems for processing construction waste, asphalt, concrete, brick, and natural stone.
• GASPARIN OMGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS sells GASPARIN OMG crushing and screening equipment, including jaw crushers and vibrating screens for quarry and recycling applications.
• CMB SrlmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS distributes CMB attachment tools for excavators including demolition tongs, pulverizers, shears, sorting grapples, and forestry equipment.
• DipperfoxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS sells Dipperfox tree stump grinders and attachments for construction and forestry applications.
• FrumecarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS distributes Frumecar concrete mixing plants, concrete truck mixers, and recycling equipment.
• CANGINImajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS offers CANGINI attachment tools for construction equipment.
• KEMROC Spezialmaschinen GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS distributes KEMROC attachment milling machines for excavators and excavator loaders with over 20 years of experience.
• HGT Hydraulikgreifer-Technologie GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS offers HGT hydraulic grapples for excavators ranging from 800kg to 220t material handling machines.
• Zemmler Siebanlagen GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS distributes Zemmler screening plants for various construction and recycling applications.
• Rototilt GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationBSS offers Rototilt tiltrotators and quick couplers for excavator attachments, enabling enhanced functionality and versatility.
• Indeco Deutschland GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS offers Indeco compaction equipment and attachment tools.
• SANY GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS offers SANY construction equipment as part of their product portfolio.
• RozziminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSS offers Rozzi grapples, tongs, and attachment equipment for material handling.
• BFL GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership arrangement for service and sales operations in the Neubrandenburg region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zeppelin Baumaschinen: German Caterpillar dealer with sales, rental, and service of construction machinery across Germany; the closest large-scale analog to BSS's dealer-distributor model, though broader geographic coverage and exclusive CAT focus.
• HKL Baumaschinen: One of Germany's largest construction equipment rental and sales companies with a multi-brand rental fleet model and branch network serving construction customers nationwide; directly comparable in business model (multi-brand dealer + rental + service).
• Robert Aebi GmbH: German dealer-distributor for Komatsu and other brands of construction equipment with sales, rental, and service; comparable as a German multi-brand construction equipment dealer.
• Swecon Baumaschinen: German Volvo Construction Equipment dealer with sales, rental, and service operations across Germany; comparable in dealer-distributor role for heavy construction equipment with regional branch structure.
• Kiesel GmbH: German construction equipment dealer distributing Komatsu, Hamm, and other premium brands with sales, rental, and service operations in Germany; comparable multi-brand dealer-distributor operating model.

Regional players

• Beutlhauser Baumaschinen: German construction equipment dealer covering Bavaria and southern Germany; comparable regional multi-brand dealer-distributor business model but geographically distinct from BSS's eastern German focus.

Others

• mb crusher: Italian manufacturer of crusher buckets and attachments for excavators; BSS distributes competing attachment brands (CMB, CANGINI, KEMROC), making mb crusher a competitive supplier in BSS's attachment product line.

Broad incumbents

• Boels Rental: Europe's largest construction equipment rental company with operations in Germany; competes with BSS's rental fleet offering and shapes customer rental-vs-buy economics across the German market.
• Wacker Neuson Group: German-headquartered global manufacturer of compact and construction machinery with direct dealer network and rental; broader incumbent that competes on product overlap (compacts, wheel loaders, excavators) and also operates a competing dealer-distributor structure.
• Liebherr-International: Global construction equipment manufacturer whose excavators, wheel loaders, and material handlers are sold via dealer channels where BSS also participates; an upstream incumbent whose dealer strategy directly shapes BSS's competitive options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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