Hydex Solutions

What Hydex Solutions does

Hydex Solutions Ltd is a UK-headquartered designer and manufacturer of custom support equipment for articulated and rigid mining trucks. Founded under its current legal form in 2008 with operating roots extending to the 1970s via predecessor entities Urbanhurst Ltd and Tiger Engineering Pty Ltd, the company produces specialised truck bodies and attachments — including articulated water trucks, high-capacity bodies, hooklifts, block handlers, log haulers, sideboards, and tailgates — alongside connected monitoring systems such as the HyTrack TPMS and a Weight Measurement System. Engineering is performed in-house using 3D modelling, 2D drafting, and FEA analysis, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015, UKCA, and CE certifications.

The company's commercial model is custom, quote-based equipment sales to enterprise buyers in three primary verticals: mining (dust suppression, payload optimisation, block transport), construction (dust control, volumetric bodies), and forestry (log and biomass haulage). Pricing is project-specific, contracts are typically multi-year, and revenue is complemented by parts sales through UK and US depots and by design/engineering services. Go-to-market relies on regional field sales teams in the UK, USA, and LATAM, a dealer channel, and digital marketing (website, email, paid social/search). Hydex is founder-owned (Peter Bence, Managing Director), privately held with no disclosed external funding, and operates wholly-owned entities in the UK, USA (Wilson, NC — including manufacturing), Argentina (LATAM), and Western Australia (parts depot).

Name

Hydex Solutions

Legal name

Hydex Solutions Ltd

Website

https://hydexuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydex Solutions is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of custom support equipment for articulated trucks — including water tanks, hooklifts, block handlers, log haulers, and telematics — selling primarily to enterprise mining, construction, and forestry operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining and Construction Support Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers) (IMAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Mining support equipment
• Articulated truck bodies
• Construction equipment manufacturing
• Forestry log haulers
• Water tank trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishops Strotford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom support equipment for articulated and mining trucks including water trucks, hooklifts, bodies, block handlers, and log haulers. Equipment is customized to customer specifications.
2. Parts and Components: Sale of replacement parts and components for Hydex equipment and compatible trucks. Comprehensive inventory including water cannon monitors, grooved pipe fittings, and stainless steel pipe fittings. Multiple parts catalogues available.
3. Design and Engineering Services: Custom design and engineering services for articulated truck components and systems. Includes 3D modelling, 2D assembly drawings, FEA analysis, and application engineering to meet specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hydex Solutions designs and manufactures custom support equipment for articulated and rigid trucks used in mining, construction, and forestry applications. Its core offerings include Articulated Water Trucks (AWT/WT series), High Capacity Bodies, Hooklifts (HL23), Block Handlers (BH30-BH45), Articulated Log Haulers (LH30-LH45), Sideboards and Tailgates, and Monitoring Systems (HyTrack TPMS and Weight Measurement System). The company follows a four-stage Design-Develop-Deliver-Depend process, with equipment built to customer specifications on standard OEM truck chassis.

Product overview

Hydex Solutions is a global leader in custom mining and construction support equipment, operating as a design and manufacturing firm that produces specialized articulated truck components and attachments. The company offers a unified portfolio of core products organized into three main categories: Mining and Construction equipment (Articulated Water Trucks, High Capacity Bodies, Hooklifts, Block Handlers, Sideboards), Forestry products (Articulated Log Haulers), and Monitoring Systems (Weight Measurement System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). The product line is built on articulated truck chassis principles, with each product designed to integrate with standard OEM truck components while providing enhanced functionality. The company's four-stage process (Design, Develop, Deliver, Depend) underpins all product development, ensuring quality engineering backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification and CE/UKCA compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Articulated Water Trucks (AWT Series) Complete line of water tanks designed for dust suppression on demanding mining, quarrying, and construction sites, featuring Hydex baffle valves for superior stability and rollover prevention. Available in models AWT5 through AWT13 with tank capacities ranging from 5,548 to 13,473 gallons (21,000 to 51,000 litres) for 25-60 ton chassis.
• Articulated Water Tanks (WT Series) Water tank series for articulated trucks, with models including WT21K, WT25K, WT31K, WT35K, and WT51K. Designed for dust suppression applications in mining and construction environments.
• High Capacity Bodies Special volume bodies designed to maximize payload when hauling light materials such as coal, salt, pot ash, fly ash, trash, gypsum, or compost. Features hydraulic or chain tailgate options and uses existing truck manufacturers' hoist cylinders.
• Articulated Truck Hooklifts (HL23) Hook lifts designed for loading, unloading, and tipping containers and bodies, based on 25, 30, or 45 ton long wheel base articulated truck chassis. Offers proven reliability, durability, high performance, and low operating costs.
• Block Handler (BH Series) Block handler specifically designed for transporting mining blocks, suitable for 30 to 45 ton articulated trucks. Features fixed or hydraulically actuated cross supports with maximum payloads of 28, 32, 36.3, and 41 tonnes. Integrates with main hoist circuit for easy block loading and unloading.
• Articulated Log Hauler (LH Series) Log hauler with trailer designed for transporting harvested logs from stump to processing area. Available in LH30 (30 ton) and LH45 (45 ton) configurations with load capacities of 30-38 tonnes, volumes of 50-77 cubic meters, and suitability for logs up to 7.5m in length.
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (HyTrack TPMS) Real-time tyre monitoring system providing live tracking of vehicle tyre temperature and pressure, speed, braking, and location. Features Wi-Fi and GSM connectivity, geo-fencing, TKPH and cycle counter, and remote monitoring via web or mobile device with real-time email/SMS alerts.
• Weight Measurement System Real-time weight monitoring system for dump trucks that monitors loading cycles, features a built-in inclinometer to prevent truck body tipping, and records weights of each load. Data can be stored on USB key or transmitted via GPRS to site controllers. Also functions as a speed limiter.
• Sideboards and Tailgates Body extensions for articulated and mining trucks to increase volumetric capacity or reduce spoil spillage. Available in welded or removable bolt-on designs with height options from 150-1200mm, featuring two-piece extension for easy fitment and transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 8% fuel efficiency improvement and 10kph increase on speed of haul roads through proper tyre inflation monitoring
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ponsse: Finnish manufacturer specializing in cut-to-length forestry machines. Comparable to Hydex's forestry products line as a regional specialist in forestry equipment, though Ponsse focuses on harvester/forwarder segment rather than haul trucks specifically.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Major OEM of mining and construction equipment including rigid haul trucks and earthmoving machinery. Comparable as a broad incumbent with strong European presence overlapping Hydex's mining customer base.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Major global OEM of articulated haulers and construction equipment. Comparable as an OEM chassis supplier whose articulated trucks can be equipped with Hydex bodies, while also offering broad incumbent competition through integrated factory solutions and Volvo CE Services telematics.
• Caterpillar: Largest global OEM of articulated dump trucks (including the 740/745/770 series that Hydex equipment integrates with) and a broad heavy equipment manufacturer. Comparable as the dominant chassis supplier whose dealer network Hydex serves, and a potential broad incumbent competitor if Caterpillar expands factory-fitted water truck and body offerings.
• John Deere (Construction & Forestry): Global OEM with a forestry and construction equipment division producing skidders, forwarders, and articulated equipment. Comparable to Hydex's forestry vertical presence and as a broad incumbent that could expand its own specialized forestry haul offerings.
• Komatsu: Global OEM of construction and mining equipment including articulated dump trucks (HM300/HM400 series). Comparable as a chassis platform supplier and broad incumbent competitor pushing integrated Smart Construction and Komatsu Connect telematics offerings.

Direct peers

• Philippi-Hagenbuch: US-based custom designer and manufacturer of specialized water tanks, bodies, and off-highway truck equipment for the mining, quarry, and construction industries. Directly comparable to Hydex as a third-party body and equipment supplier serving articulated and rigid haul trucks, with similar custom-engineered approach and proprietary water tank technologies.
• Stronga: Specialist manufacturer of mobile equipment for agricultural, forestry, and industrial material handling applications. Comparable to Hydex's forestry log hauler business and custom engineered approach for niche heavy-duty hauling applications.
• Bell Equipment: South African manufacturer of articulated dump trucks and related heavy equipment for mining, quarrying, and construction. Directly comparable as a specialist in articulated truck platforms; competes at the chassis level and could be both a customer (chassis for Hydex bodies) and a competitor (in-house water trucks).
• Austin Engineering: Australian-headquartered global manufacturer of custom truck bodies, water tanks, and buckets for mining and earthmoving equipment. Directly comparable to Hydex in the articulated dump truck body and water truck niche, with global operations and mining-focused customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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