What BIG Machinery does

BIG Machinery B.V. is a Netherlands-based distributor and exporter of new and used heavy construction, demolition, and mining equipment, operating as a member of the 3B Group Holland conglomerate from its headquarters in Velddriel. The company stocks more than 500 machines claimed to constitute Europe's largest fleet of heavy equipment, spanning excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, rollers/compactors, dump trucks, cranes, generators, material handlers, attachments, and complementary trucks and trailers (including Ozgul and Ozsan trailer lines). Brand coverage extends to Caterpillar, Volvo, Liebherr, Komatsu, Hyundai, JCB, Hitachi, Bomag, Dynapac, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, MAN, DAF, Tadano, and XCMG. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of equipment and trailers, supply of original Caterpillar parts and proprietary Vematrack aftermarket undercarriage components, plus professional services covering workshop repair and worldwide RORO/container shipping logistics. Equipment is sourced both from OEMs and via trade-in and outright purchase of used machines in any condition.

Customers are primarily enterprise buyers in the mining and construction industries, with secondary demand from road construction and screening/crushing operators across more than 100 countries. GTM is sales-led and direct, combining a multilingual product catalog website (English, French, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish) with inbound request-for-quote handling, expert advisory support, and worldwide delivery arranged through logistics partners. Related corporate entities include Big Trucks B.V. as a likely sister vehicle for truck distribution. Public pricing on specific units ranges from approximately €16,500 for light commercial trucks to €46,500 for articulated dump trucks, with most listings priced on request.

Name

BIG Machinery

Legal name

Big Machinery B.V.

Website

https://bigmachinery.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIG Machinery B.V. is a Netherlands-based distributor of new and used heavy construction, demolition, and mining equipment, stocking Europe's largest claimed fleet of 500+ machines and exporting to over 100 countries under the 3B Group Holland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Earthmoving/Loaders/Excavators/Dozers) (IMACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Class 7–8 Heavy-Duty Truck & Tractor Manufacturing (IMACABAC), Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment distribution
• Construction machinery sales
• Mining equipment supply
• Earthmoving equipment dealer
• Used machinery trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Velddriel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used heavy construction equipment including excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, rollers, dump trucks, cranes, and material handling equipment. Also includes specialized attachments and accessories for heavy machinery.
2. Truck Sales: Sale of trucks including tractor units, cargo trucks, and trailers from brands like Mercedes-Benz, Scania, MAN, DAF, and their own trailer lines (Ozgul and Ozsan).
3. Parts and Components: Supply of original Caterpillar parts, aftermarket parts, undercarriage components (Vematrack brand), repair parts, filter packages, and undercarriage components. Parts are sourced directly from Caterpillar and from suppliers around the world.
4. Services (Workshop, Transport): Workshop services for equipment maintenance and repair, plus transport and shipping services arranging worldwide delivery of equipment through Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) and container shipments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BIG Machinery is a Netherlands-based distributor and supplier of new and used heavy construction, mining, demolition, and material handling equipment, stocking Europe's largest fleet of 500+ machines from brands such as Caterpillar, Volvo, Liebherr, Komatsu, Hyundai, JCB, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, MAN, and DAF. The company complements equipment sales with proprietary Vematrack undercarriage components, Caterpillar parts, and aftermarket parts, and supports buyers with global Roll-on/Roll-off and container shipping, workshop repair services, and a trade-in program for used equipment.

Product overview

BIG Machinery operates as a heavy equipment dealer and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of new and used construction, demolition, and mining equipment. The core offering centers on major heavy equipment categories (excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, graders, rollers, dump trucks) alongside complementary vehicle lines (trucks and trailers). The product portfolio extends to specialized attachments (buckets, grapples, quick couplers, demolition tools) and branded parts under the Vematrack label for undercarriage components, plus Caterpillar genuine and aftermarket parts. Services include equipment transport/shipping, workshop maintenance, and equipment trade-in/purchase programs. The company stocks over 500 machines and claims Europe's largest fleet, enabling rapid worldwide delivery directly from their Velddriel, Netherlands headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vematrack: Undercarriage components brand marketed by BIG Machinery, including chains, shoes, sprockets, top rollers, track rollers, idlers, and tension devices for earth moving machines like excavators and bulldozers.

Products and services

• Excavators New and used hydraulic excavators for digging, demolition, construction, and mining applications, sold from brands such as Caterpillar, Volvo, Liebherr, JCB, Hyundai, and Hitachi to construction, mining, and demolition operators.
• Bulldozers (Dozers) Track-type bulldozers for pushing soil, sand, debris, and materials during construction or demolition work, including Caterpillar and Komatsu models supplied to construction and mining operators.
• Wheel Loaders (Shovels) Versatile wheel loaders for moving materials, loading trucks, digging trenches, and levelling terrain, available in compact, mini, skid steer, backhoe, and articulated configurations for construction, mining, and material-handling operators.
• Motor Graders Motor graders used to create flat surfaces, primarily Caterpillar models in various sizes and configurations for road construction and surface preparation work.
• Rollers/Compactors Compaction equipment including smooth drum rollers, padfoot rollers, and tandem rollers for compacting asphalt, gravel, sand, clay, and soil, from brands such as Bomag, Dynapac, Ammann, and Caterpillar.
• Dump Trucks Articulated and rigid dump trucks for transporting materials on construction and mining sites.
• Trucks (Cargo, Flatbed, Crane) Commercial trucks including cargo trucks, tippers, and truck-mounted cranes from Mercedes-Benz, Scania, MAN, DAF, and Renault for transport and material handling.
• Trailers (Ozgul and Ozsan) New trailers available in two product lines: Ozgul EU-certified trailers registered for European roads and Ozsan export trailers for use outside Europe or in enclosed areas only.
• Attachments Excavator and loader attachments including buckets (digging, tilting, ditch cleaning, skeleton), grapples (clamshell, demolition, sorting), quick couplers, hydraulic breakers, demolition shears, rippers, and blades for construction and demolition operators.
• Vematrack Undercarriage Components High-quality proprietary undercarriage parts marketed under the Vematrack label, including complete undercarriages, chains, shoes, sprockets, top rollers, track rollers, idlers, and tension devices for excavators and bulldozers.
• Caterpillar Parts Original Caterpillar parts and high-quality aftermarket parts (repair parts, filter packages, and components) sourced directly from Caterpillar and global suppliers for Caterpillar-equipment operators.
• Generator Sets Mobile and stationary generator sets for power generation in capacities from 8 kVA to 1000 kVA, including silent and open variants for construction, mining, and remote-site operators.
• Cranes All-terrain cranes and truck-mounted cranes for lifting and material handling operations on construction and demolition sites.
• Material Handlers Specialised material handling equipment for industrial applications such as scrap yards, ports, and recycling.
• Workshop and Repair Services Workshop services for maintenance and repair of heavy construction and mining equipment performed at the Velddriel (Netherlands) facility for B2B equipment owners.
• Worldwide Transport and Shipping Services Transport and shipping services arranging worldwide delivery of heavy equipment using Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) and container shipments for B2B buyers through the company's global logistics partner network.
• Used Equipment Trade-In and Purchase Program Trade-in and outright purchase of used heavy construction and mining equipment from owners in any condition, allowing them to offset old machines against new purchases or liquidate fleet assets for resale through BIG Machinery's catalogue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 machines in stock with immediate availability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG Machinery works directly with Caterpillar for parts supply and has extensive experience with Caterpillar machines. They supply both original Caterpillar parts and aftermarket parts compatible with Caterpillar equipment. Over 30 years of experience with Caterpillar machines makes BIG Machinery a specialist in this brand.
• OzgulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIG Machinery distributes new Ozgul trailers directly from stock. Ozgul trailers are offered alongside their own product lines with quick delivery and competitive pricing.
• OzsanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIG Machinery distributes new Ozsan trailers directly from stock. Ozsan export trailers are intended for use outside Europe or enclosed areas in Europe and cannot be registered for road use in the EU.
• 3B Group HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG Machinery is a member of the 3B Group of companies and has been building the world's leading distributor and supplier of heavy construction and mining equipment as part of this group for almost 30 years.
• MailchimpminorOthersNewsletter distribution platform used by BIG Machinery to send product announcements and company updates to subscribers. Email addresses and names are automatically stored in designated lists within Mailchimp.
• MKB Online ServicesminorOthersEmail hosting provider for BIG Machinery. All emails and communications through forms or direct email are stored on servers managed by MKB Online Services.
• CombellminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for BIG Machinery. The website and backups are hosted by Combell, with all details entered on the website stored on Combell servers.
• Logistics PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIG Machinery works with transport partners to arrange worldwide shipping of equipment via Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) and container shipments. Partners ensure quick and reliable delivery globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IronPlanet: Online auction platform for used heavy equipment, now part of Ritchie Bros./RBA. Competes directly for the same customer base buying used excavators, dozers, and trucks that BIG Machinery stocks.
• Hub Equipment: Used heavy-equipment dealer in Europe with multi-brand inventory of excavators, dozers, and loaders — directly comparable mid-sized competitor to BIG Machinery's dealer/distributor model.
• Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA Group): Global marketplace for used heavy equipment, trucks, and attachments — the largest direct competitor to BIG Machinery's used-equipment resale model, offering online auctions and transparent pricing across multiple geographies.
• Mascus: Online marketplace for used heavy machinery, trucks, and attachments with global reach. Directly comparable to BIG Machinery's used-equipment catalog model and an alternative channel for the same buyers.

Others

• KHL Group / Equipment Manager: Industry media and intelligence provider covering the construction equipment market — adjacent ecosystem participant that influences buyer discovery and competitive positioning for dealers like BIG Machinery.
• Machinery Trader / Equipment Trader: Online classified marketplaces for used heavy equipment in North America and Europe. Adjacent channel that competes for the same end-buyers' attention and shapes price discovery.

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu Used Equipment: OEM used-equipment channel for Komatsu excavators and dozers that BIG Machinery also stocks. Overlaps in product category and competes for end-buyer attention.
• Volvo CE Used Equipment: Volvo Construction Equipment's used-equipment program — overlapping with BIG Machinery's Volvo inventory, including excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated haulers.
• Caterpillar Used Equipment: Caterpillar's official used-equipment channel — same brand that BIG Machinery specializes in, but operated OEM-direct. Represents both a sourcing partner and a long-term disintermediation risk.

Regional players

• SMT (Volvo CE dealer): European Volvo CE dealer network selling new and used construction equipment across multiple geographies — comparable distributor model but focused on Volvo brand and supported dealer services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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