Ghh Fahrzeuge

What Ghh Fahrzeuge does

GHH Fahrzeuge (legal entity: GHH Group GmbH) is a Gelsenkirchen, Germany-based manufacturer of specialized equipment for underground hard rock mining, soft rock mining, and tunneling applications. The company designs and produces more than 100 equipment models spanning four Load Haul Dumper (LHD) families — Super Low Profile (SLP), Narrow Vein, Diesel, and Electric — underground dump trucks in the 20-45 tonne class, face and longhole production drills, roof bolters, scalers, and a broad utility vehicle portfolio covering articulated, rigid, light duty, and low profile variants, including the TEMBO light-duty electric platform. Notable technical differentiators include the SLP loader series with machine heights as low as 1.2 meters for confined workings, battery-electric LHDs (LF-19EB, SLP-14E) for zero-emission operations, Stage V emissions compliance across the diesel range, and the GHH inSITE telematics platform for fleet monitoring. The HX45 dump truck carries a Red Dot Design Award for industrial design.

GHH operates manufacturing and rebuild facilities in Germany, South Africa (GHH Mining Machines), India, and Chile, with additional commercial coverage in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Europe and South America. The product lineup is sold and serviced through a global network of more than 20 authorized dealers, complemented by financing, technician training (e-Learning, Blended, Classroom, and On-the-job), spare parts logistics, and consulting/engineering services. Sub-brands include GHH inSITE (software), BAT (soft rock specialists), and TEMBO (light-duty electric vehicles). In July 2024, GHH was acquired by Komatsu America Corp, integrating the company into Komatsu's global underground mining equipment portfolio and distribution footprint. Revenue is generated primarily through capital equipment sales, with a recurring aftermarket layer from spare parts, service contracts, training, and financing; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ghh Fahrzeuge

Legal name

GHH Group GmbH

Website

https://ghh-fahrzeuge.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1782

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GHH Fahrzeuge (Gelsenkirchen, Germany) designs and manufactures load haul dumpers, dump trucks, drill rigs, bolters, scalers, and utility vehicles for underground hard rock and soft rock mining and tunneling customers worldwide, now operating as a subsidiary of Komatsu following its July 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Mining Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mining & Underground Vehicles (LHDs, Underground Haul Trucks) (IMAHAIAD), Drilling & Rock Excavation Equipment (Rotary/Top-Hammer, Jumbos, Raiseborers) (IMAKANAC)

Keywords

• Underground mining equipment
• Load haul dumpers
• Mining dump trucks
• Roof bolters
• Tunneling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Gelsenkirchen

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mining Equipment Sales: Sale of underground mining equipment including loaders, dump trucks, drills, bolters, scalers, and utility vehicles for hardrock and softrock mining and tunneling applications
2. Spare Parts and Service: Aftermarket parts supply and service support throughout equipment lifecycle, including e-Learning, Blended Learning, Classroom Training and On-the-job Training for service technicians
3. Financing Services: Project financing solutions offered to customers for equipment purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GHH Fahrzeuge designs and manufactures underground mining and tunneling equipment, including Load Haul Dumpers (LHDs) in Super Low Profile, Narrow Vein, Diesel, and Electric variants, articulated underground dump trucks, face and longhole production drills, roof bolters, scalers, and utility vehicles. The portfolio is complemented by the GHH inSITE telematics platform, rock tools, resin capsules, and aftermarket service, spare parts, training, consulting, and financing for hardrock and softrock mining operations.

Product overview

GHH Fahrzeuge, based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, operates as part of the GHH Group (now under Komatsu) and provides a comprehensive portfolio of underground mining equipment for hardrock and softrock mining and tunneling applications. The product lineup includes multiple categories of Load Haul Dump (LHD) loaders (Super Low Profile, Narrow Vein, Diesel, and Electric variants), Underground Dump Trucks, Face Drills, Longhole/Production Drills, Roof Bolters, and Scalers. The utility vehicle portfolio spans Articulated, Rigid, Light Duty, Trailers/Fixed, and Light Duty Electric models (TEMBO). Software offering includes GHH inSITE for fleet management. The portfolio is complemented by Rock Tools, Resin Capsules for ground consolidation, and comprehensive aftermarket services including Service, Spare Parts, Training, Consulting/Engineering, and Financing. The company emphasizes Stage V engine compliance for environmental standards and equipment reliability for demanding underground conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GHH inSITE: Software/management tools for underground mining operations
• BAT
• TEMBO

Products and services

• Loaders (Load Haul Dumpers / LHDs) A family of Load Haul Dump machines offered in Super Low Profile (SLP), Narrow Vein, Diesel, and Electric variants, designed for material handling in tight underground hardrock and softrock mining conditions. Models include SLP-10, SLP-14H, SLP-8, SLP-6, SLP-5, SLP-3H, LF-3, LF-7, LTF, LF-14, LF-10 NEO, LF-12H, LF-8, LF-19EB, and SLP-14E.
• Underground Dump Trucks Articulated underground dump trucks for material transport in hardrock and softrock mining and tunneling applications, with payload capacities from approximately 20 to 45 metric tons and bowl/dump box volumes from 6 to 24 m³. Models include HX30LP, HX30, MK-45, MK-A35, SK-A30, and MK-A20.
• Face Drills Face drilling equipment for development and production drilling in underground mines. Models include FM 3.0, FM 2.3, FM 2.3-1B, FM 2.1, FM 1.8 RS, FM 1.7R, FM 1.7D, FM 1.7LE, FM 1.7K, FM 1.7, FM 1.4, and FLP-1400-1B.
• Longhole / Production Drills Longhole production drilling rigs used in underground hardrock mining for production blast hole drilling. Models include PM 2.3 M and PM 2.3.
• Roof Bolters Roof bolting equipment for ground support in underground mining operations, including ATEX-rated variants for hazardous environments. Models include RM 2.3, RM 2.6 AWK ATEX, RM 2.3 AWK, RM 1.8 KE, RM 1.7, RM 1.4, and RLP 1400-1B.
• Scalers Scaling equipment designed for rock scaling operations in underground mines to clear loose material from backs and walls. Models include LF-12HB, LF-20HB, and LF-7.6HB.
• Utility Vehicles Underground utility vehicles for personnel movement, material transport, and support operations, offered in articulated (BAC2x250, BMP2x3, BVK05, BPT24, BIS20, BYM4.5, BYM6, BKPT7, BEC100, BIA100, BKS9, BTM6), rigid (PT16, DK16, TM05, YTM05, SP1500, VK10, MP2x3, AC500, EC2x350, IS26, IS21, HG16), light duty (MUV5), and trailer/fixed (EBP60, Concrete Bucket, OMP30, IS5) configurations.
• Light Duty Electric Vehicles (TEMBO) Electric light duty utility vehicles for underground mining operations, providing zero-emission personnel and material transport. Models include TEMBO and TEMBO 2.
• Rock Tools Rock drilling and cutting tools for underground mining and quarrying applications, sold as consumables and replacement tooling for face drills and longhole drills.
• Resin Capsules Ground consolidation products including resin capsules for roof bolting applications in underground mines.
• Equipment Service Comprehensive aftermarket service support for GHH underground mining equipment throughout the equipment lifecycle, including scheduled maintenance, breakdown support, and rebuild services.
• Spare Parts OEM spare parts supply for GHH articulated dump trucks and other underground equipment with capacities from 20 to 45 tons and bowl sizes from 6 to 24 m³.
• Technician Training Skills development training for service and maintenance technicians supporting GHH equipment, delivered through e-Learning, Blended Learning, Classroom Training, and On-the-job Training formats.
• Consulting and Engineering Services Engineering and consulting services for mining and tunneling projects, providing technical expertise to support equipment selection, deployment, and operations.
• Equipment Financing Project financing solutions offered to customers to support the purchase of GHH underground mining equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• HX45 truck features best turning radius and best dump angle (68°) in class
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• KomatsuflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Komatsu completed the acquisition of GHH, bringing GHH team officially into the Komatsu family. This strategic investment adds GHH's factories and rebuild facilities in Europe, Southern Africa, India, and Chile to strengthen production and service capabilities for underground mining customers worldwide.
• Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023In June 2023, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA partnered with Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH to jointly develop integrated mine rescue vehicle solutions, launching the MR Fire Truck built on the PAUS MinCa 18A platform with advanced life support equipment. This partnership combines Dräger's safety systems expertise with PAUS's underground vehicle engineering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu: GHH's parent company following the July 2024 acquisition, and itself a major underground mining OEM with its own LHD, truck, drill, and bolter portfolio. Overlaps significantly with GHH's product line and is the obvious reference for combined-entity strategy.
• XCMG: Chinese heavy-equipment manufacturer with a growing underground mining equipment line including LHDs and dump trucks. A broader incumbent that competes with GHH primarily in emerging markets and on price-sensitive deals.
• Liebherr (Mining Equipment): Manufactures underground LHDs and dump trucks (e.g., R 914, T 264) and competes in the same mining customer base as GHH. A broader industrial OEM but a direct competitor in underground load-and-haul.
• Caterpillar (Underground Mining): A larger incumbent that competes in underground LHDs and trucks (Cat R1300/R1600 LHDs, AD30/AD45 trucks) and offers a broader surface and underground portfolio. Direct overlap with GHH on underground hard-rock load and haul equipment.

Direct peers

• Normet: Finland-based OEM focused on underground equipment for mining and tunneling, including utility vehicles, scaling equipment, and concrete spraying. Direct overlap with GHH's utility vehicle and scaler lines.
• Epiroc: Spun out of Atlas Copco in 2018 and a direct competitor across the underground mobile equipment line, including LHDs, mine trucks, face drills, and bolters. Overlaps with GHH on almost every product category and on customer base.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Direct global competitor in underground LHDs, trucks, drills, and bolters. Both companies sell into hard-rock and soft-rock mines worldwide with comparable product categories and dealer-based GTM motions.
• MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Canadian manufacturer of underground mining vehicles including LHDs, scissor bolters, shotcrete sprayers, and utility vehicles. Closely comparable niche mid-size OEM competing in similar mining customer segments.
• Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH: German manufacturer of underground mining and tunneling utility vehicles, including the MinCa 18A platform used in the Dräger mine rescue partnership. GHH even lists a 'PFL-10' SLP image on its site, suggesting a direct comparable in low-profile underground equipment.

Emerging players

• RDH Mining Equipment: Canadian manufacturer specializing in narrow-vein and low-profile LHDs and utility vehicles, directly comparable to GHH's Super Low Profile (SLP) and narrow-vein product families. A smaller, niche competitor targeting the same tight-vein mining segment.

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

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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