What Bergmann Maschinenbau does

Bergmann Maschinenbau is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of compact dumpers (Muldenkipper), founded in 1960 and headquartered in Meppen/Emsdetten, Germany, now in its second generation of family leadership under Hans-Hermann Bergmann. The company builds a complete E-Flotte of electric dumpers comprising seven base models with payload capacities from 300 kg to 3,500 kg, powered by a proprietary modular 80-Volt lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery system scalable from 8 kWh to 80 kWh in 8 kWh steps, with capacity for several hundred kWh in special applications. Product lines include electric and conventional dumpers (e.g., C301 M electric wheel dumper, C912 rear-tipper, C804), a Water Cart for dust suppression, custom/special builds (Sonderbau), spare parts, telematics, and direct-from-manufacturer rental.

The company makes money primarily through hardware sales of electric and conventional dumpers, augmented by recurring service revenue from telematics subscriptions, spare parts, and a manufacturer-direct rental program that includes a 14-day free test offer to drive adoption. Go-to-market combines direct sales for project inquiries and custom builds with a multi-channel distribution network of 250+ trading partners across 5 continents and 45 worldwide representations serving equipment dealers and rental companies. End customers include construction and infrastructure operators, equipment rental companies, and specialized users in railway construction (Gleisbau), foundries (Gie\u00dferei), and underground mining (unter Tage), where emission-free operation is operationally required. Supporting technology partnerships include a 20+ year relationship with Danfoss plus collaborations with I.M.A. H.-D. Gr\u00f6schler and HANSA-FLEX for hydraulic systems integration.

Name

Bergmann Maschinenbau

Legal name

Bergmann Maschinenbau

Website

https://bergmann-mb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bergmann Maschinenbau is a family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1960 that builds compact electric and conventional dumpers with proprietary LiFePO4 battery technology, serving construction, railway, foundry, and underground mining operators worldwide through direct sales, a 250+ partner dealer network, and manufacturer rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mining & Quarry Haulage Vehicle Manufacturing (Dump Trucks/Haulers) (IMACAFAC), Dump Truck Rentals (THADAJAF)

Keywords

• Electric dumpers
• Compact dump trucks
• Construction vehicles
• Battery-powered equipment
• Special-purpose machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Meppen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Dumper Sales: Sale of electric dumpers with payload capacity from 300 kg to 3,500 kg across 7 base models with various dump body configurations.
2. Equipment Rental: Direct-from-manufacturer rental program for Bergmann dumpers. Test period offers (e.g., 14-day free test) to drive adoption.
3. Spare Parts: Replacement parts supply through service network.
4. Custom/Special Build: Custom manufacturing and prototyping services for specialized applications based on customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergmann Maschinenbau designs and manufactures electric and conventional dumpers (Muldenkipper) for construction, mining, and railway applications. The company offers a portfolio of 7 base models with payloads from 300 to 3,500 kg, including rear-tipping units and electric wheel dumpers, all supported by proprietary 80V LiFePO4 modular battery technology and a global network of more than 250 trading partners and 45 representations.

Product overview

Bergmann Maschinenbau is a family-owned German manufacturer of construction dumpers (Muldenkipper) in its second generation, founded in 1960. The company offers an electric dumper fleet (E-Flotte) with seven base models featuring proprietary 80-Volt lithium iron phosphate battery technology scalable from 8 kWh to 80 kWh. Products range from compact electric wheel dumpers (C301 M) to larger rear dumpers (C912, C804) with payloads from 300 kg to 3,500 kg. The product portfolio includes standard dumpers, custom/special builds, rental services, telematics, and spare parts. Key models include the Bergmann C912 Heckkipper, C301 M Elektro-Raddumper, and C804 electric dumper. The company serves industries including rail construction (Gleisbau), foundries (Gießerei), and underground mining (unter Tage).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bergmann E-Flotte (Electric Dumper Fleet) Complete line of battery-electric dumpers powered by proprietary 80V LiFePO4 modular battery technology, designed for construction, mining, and railway applications requiring low-noise, zero-emission operation on restricted or indoor worksites.
• Bergmann C912 (Rear Dumper) Rear-tipping (rear dumper) model in the Bergmann product line for material transport on construction and similar job sites.
• Bergmann C301 M (Electric Wheel Dumper) Electric wheel dumper model offered within the Bergmann dumper portfolio.
• Bergmann C804 (Electric Dumper) Electric dumper model within the Bergmann lineup, part of the company's 7-model range covering 300–3,500 kg payloads.
• Bergmann Sonderbau (Custom-Built Dumpers) Custom-engineering service offering customer-specific dumper variants for specialized mining, railway, and construction applications not served by standard catalog models.
• Bergmann Ersatzteile (Spare Parts) Spare parts program supplying replacement components for the installed base of Bergmann dumpers to support lifecycle maintenance and uptime.
• Bergmann Dumper Rental Rental service offering Bergmann dumpers on a hire basis for construction, mining, and railway customers needing short-term or project-based equipment access.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• I.M.A. H.-D. GröschlerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with I.M.A. H.-D. Gröschler for collaborative business development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French manufacturer of material handling and compact earthmoving equipment including site dumpers; comparable customer base in construction rental and a broader portfolio that overlaps with Bergmann's niche.
• JCB: Major UK-based construction equipment OEM with a broad portfolio including the electric site dumper range; competes with Bergmann across multiple product lines and channels, leveraging significantly larger R&D and global dealer footprint.
• Bobcat (Doosan): South Korean-owned compact equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio that overlaps Bergmann's site material handling use cases, particularly through compact loaders and emerging electric platforms.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Global construction OEM with active electrification roadmap across compact equipment; represents the broad-incumbent competitive threat Bergmann faces as the electric compact equipment category scales.
• Terex Corporation: Global manufacturer of construction and materials handling equipment including site dumpers; comparable to Bergmann in compact dumper end markets with a much broader product and geographic portfolio.

Direct peers

• Thwaites: UK specialist manufacturer of site dumpers with a strong electric dumper program; directly competes with Bergmann in construction site dumper market with comparable payload offerings.
• Barford Site Dumpers: Specialized UK manufacturer of site dumpers focused on compact and mini-dumper categories; closely comparable to Bergmann's niche product focus, serving similar construction and rental customers.
• Mecalac: French-based manufacturer of compact construction equipment including site dumpers and backhoe loaders; competes with Bergmann in urban job-site and underground applications with overlapping product specifications.
• AUSA: Spanish manufacturer of compact articulated dumpers, rough-terrain forklifts, and electric site vehicles; directly comparable to Bergmann in compact electric dumper niche with similar payload classes and dealer-led distribution across Europe.
• Wacker Neuson: German-based manufacturer of compact construction equipment including electric and diesel track dumpers and wheel dumpers; competes head-to-head in the same payload classes and customer use cases as Bergmann's E-Flotte.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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