Hydraulic Performance Machines

What Hydraulic Performance Machines does

Hydraulic Performance Machines S.r.l. (HPM) is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of hydraulic rotary drilling rigs and sheet piling equipment for foundation construction, founded in 2012 by Engineer Giuseppe Cartechini and headquartered in a purpose-built facility in Montefano (MC), Italy. The company designs and assembles all rigs in-house, mounting its proprietary drilling technology on Caterpillar base excavators (CAT 313, 315, 317, 323, 330 and 340), with a modular platform that produces more than 20 rig variants plus the new HPM SP16 sheet pile driver, including standard and low-headroom "Short Mast" configurations for operation under bridges, power lines and inside buildings.

HPM differentiates through multiple patented features (Self-Erecting Counterweight System, Auxiliary House Lock, Counterweight Lifting System, Automatic Verticality System) and a positioning as the "best torque-to-weight ratio" provider in its class. Drilling capabilities span 8 m to 49 m depth and 1,000 mm to 4,000 mm diameter with rotary torque from 35 kNm to 315 kNm. Customers are foundation drilling contractors, utility infrastructure contractors, and civil construction firms requiring specialized equipment for low-clearance and difficult-access sites.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, a global authorized dealer network (including Boss Attachments in Australia), the worldwide Caterpillar dealer network for parts and service, and an in-house e-commerce parts portal (hpm.ricambio.net). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, aftermarket parts, extended warranty programs, and recurring field-service packages. The company is fully bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and is led by the Cartechini family across CEO, sales, purchasing, and technical roles.

Name

Hydraulic Performance Machines

Legal name

Hydraulic Performance Machines S.r.l.

Website

https://hpmitaly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydraulic Performance Machines is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of hydraulic rotary drilling rigs and sheet piling equipment built on Caterpillar bases, serving foundation drilling, utility, and civil construction contractors worldwide through direct sales, a global dealer network, and the CAT service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Drilling Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Hydraulic drilling rigs
• Foundation drilling equipment
• Rotary drilling rigs
• Sheet piling machines
• Construction equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Montefano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drilling Rig Sales: HPM manufactures and sells hydraulic rotary drilling rigs in various models (HPM 25B through HPM 250) and sheet piling equipment. Products are sold directly and through dealer network globally.
2. Parts & Spare Parts: HPM sells genuine replacement parts through their online parts portal (hpm.ricambio.net) and direct contact. Parts include motors, pumps, gears, wearable items like wire ropes, plastic pads, kelly bars, and custom parts made-by-drawing. Same-day airfreight available for orders placed before 11:00 AM CET.
3. After-Sales Services & Warranty: Standard 12-month Caterpillar and HPM warranty included with all machines. Extended warranty programs available (1 year/1,200 hrs, 2 years/2,400 hrs, 3 years/3,600 hrs). After-sales packages include site visits, operator training, specialized technical product support, and preventive maintenance kits. Field service packages with 2 visits per year by HPM Expert Technician.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HPM designs, manufactures, and assembles hydraulic rotary drilling rigs and sheet piling machines built on Caterpillar base excavators for foundation construction contractors worldwide. The product portfolio spans over 20 rig models (from HPM 25B to HPM 250) plus the HPM SP16 sheet pile driver, all featuring modular mast designs with standard and low-headroom configurations. Revenue is complemented by an online parts portal, after-sales technical support, extended warranty programs, and operator training services.

Product overview

HPM (Hydraulic Performance Machines) is a family-owned Italian company manufacturing drilling rigs and sheet piling machines for foundation construction. The product portfolio consists of drilling rigs built on Caterpillar bases (ranging from compact models like B55/25B to heavy-duty HPM 250), plus the HPM SP16 sheet piling machine. Products share common Caterpillar base platforms with modular mast designs that offer standard and low-headroom (short mast) configurations. The HPM 200 11' model features extended tool capacity for large diameter drilling. Support services include an online parts portal, technical support, warranty programs, maintenance kits, and operator training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HPM 250 Drilling Rig Most powerful drill rig in the HPM fleet, mounted on a CAT 340 base. Features 315 kNm effective torque and 400 kN crowd pull, suitable for large casings and deep drilling applications up to 49m depth.
• HPM 200 11' Drilling Rig High-performance drill rig featuring 11ft tool capacity in front of the mast. Mounted on a CAT 330 base with 251 kNm torque and 20m drilling depth, designed for large tools at different working radius.
• HPM 200 Drilling Rig Drilling rig with 2400mm drilling diameter, 36m depth capacity, and 58,200 kg operating weight. Versatile model suitable for various foundation drilling applications.
• HPM 180R Drilling Rig Best torque-to-weight ratio in its class. Features 216 kNm rotary torque with the ability to work with large tools in difficult ground conditions, mounted on a CAT 330 base.
• HPM 125 Drilling Rig Mid-range drill mounted on a CAT 323 base with 130 kNm torque, 36.5m drilling depth, and 36,000 kg operating weight.
• HPM 100J Drilling Rig Versatile drill with 105 kNm torque, 1000mm drilling diameter, 21m depth capacity, and 26,500 kg operating weight.
• HPM 90 CWS (Crowd Winch System) Drilling Rig Versatile workhorse with cable crowd system for efficient use with long casings. Mounted on a CAT 313 base with modular mast design for quick conversion to low-headroom configurations, able to operate under structures as low as 5 meters.
• HPM 55B Drilling Rig Compact drilling rig with 74 kNm torque, 16.8m depth capacity, and 25,500 kg operating weight. Features an articulated mast for reaching difficult drilling points in utility drilling applications.
• HPM 25B Drilling Rig Entry-level drill mounted on a CAT 315 base with 35 kNm torque and 20,000 kg operating weight.
• B55 Compact Drilling Rig Compact drilling rig with 25,500 kg operating weight designed for tight spaces and difficult reach applications.
• HPM 200 Short Mast (Low-Headroom Configuration) Compact version of the HPM 200 designed for low-clearance applications with 48,200 kg (106,200 lbf) operating weight. Australia-stock configuration available for faster delivery.
• HPM SP16 Sheet Piling Machine Sheet pile driving machine engineered on a CAT 340 NGH base with a CAT C9.3 engine (258 kW). Handles 16m sheet piles with fully automatic verticality system and 18m under-hook height. Features an expandable undercarriage for stability and 360-degree operation.
• Parts & After-Sales Services Comprehensive after-sales support including technical support, warranty programs (standard 12-month; extended programs of 1 year/1,200 hrs, 2 years/2,400 hrs, 3 years/3,600 hrs), preventive maintenance kits, service boxes (hydraulic, electrical, greasing), operator training, and field service packages with 2 visits per year by HPM Expert Technicians.
• HPM Parts Online Portal Online parts portal (hpm.ricambio.net) providing 24/7 access to complete inventory, pricing, and availability. Searchable by machine model or part number with detailed schematics and ordering capability. Same-day airfreight available for orders placed before 11:00 AM CET.

Quantifiable outcome

• HPM drill rigs are designed to get the best torque/weight ratio in the market
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered regional dealer and core component partner.

• Boss Attachmentsregional dealerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoss Attachments is the Australian dealer for HPM drilling equipment. They stock HPM products including HPM 55B Short and HPM200 Short Mast models specifically for the Australian market. They represent HPM at Australian industry events including Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo 2026 at Sydney Dragway.
• Caterpillar Inc.core component partnerTechnology or IntegrationCaterpillar provides the base machines (excavators) for HPM drilling rigs including CAT 313, 315, 317, 323, 330, and 340 models. HPM designs and manufactures the drilling equipment mounted on CAT bases. HPM leverages the global CAT dealer network for parts and service support. CAT EPP (Extended Protection Plan) is available as an option for HPM customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Junttan: Finnish manufacturer of hydraulic piling and drilling rigs for foundation engineering. Competes with HPM in heavy-duty foundation drilling equipment, particularly for driven piles and large-diameter drilling in Nordic and global markets.
• TESCAR: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs and foundation equipment. Similar geographic origin and product focus to HPM, with comparable offerings in rotary drilling rigs for civil construction and foundation engineering.
• ABI Group: German manufacturer of hydraulic rotary drilling rigs and piling equipment for foundation engineering. Direct competitor with similar product positioning in modular drilling rigs and special applications like low-headroom work.
• Comacchio: Italian-based manufacturer of drilling rigs for foundations, micropiles, and ground engineering. Direct competitor to HPM with similar focus on hydraulic rotary drilling rigs and special applications like low-headroom and restricted access drilling.
• Casagrande: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic piling rigs, drilling rigs, and foundation equipment. Closest geographic and product comparable to HPM, with similar specialty focus on large-diameter foundation drilling and family-business heritage. Direct competitor in European and global foundation drilling markets.
• Soilmec: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic rigs for foundations, drilling, and ground engineering. Competes directly with HPM in rotary drilling rigs and CFA equipment, with shared Italian manufacturing heritage and overlapping customer base in foundation contractors worldwide.
• Bauer Maschinen: German-based global leader in foundation drilling rigs, piling equipment, and deep foundation machinery. Bauer is the most direct competitor to HPM across the foundation drilling rig category, with overlapping product lines (rotary rigs, CFA, displacement) and similar customer base of foundation contractors.

Regional players

• Watson: US-based manufacturer of drilling rigs and foundation equipment primarily serving North American markets. Comparable product line to HPM in hydraulic drilling rigs, with regional focus on US construction and infrastructure projects.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Global heavy equipment manufacturer that supplies HPM with base excavator machines (CAT 313/315/317/323/330/340). Also a competitor in adjacent foundation drilling categories through its own dealer network and potential strategic expansion into drilling attachments.
• Liebherr (Werk Biberach): Liebherr's foundation drilling and piling equipment division produces a broad range of rotary drilling rigs and piling equipment. As a much larger diversified heavy equipment manufacturer, Liebherr competes with HPM at the high-end of the foundation drilling market with broader resources and dealer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hpmitaly
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydraulic-performance-machines-srl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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