What FirstGreen Industries does

FirstGreen Industries (FIRSTGREEN Industries, a.s.) is a Czech Republic-based manufacturer of 100% electric compact loaders and skid steer equipment, headquartered in Prague with manufacturing operations in Kladno. The company is a subsidiary of the Arbol Group and was founded circa 2020–2022. It sells exclusively electrified industrial machinery — there are no diesel or hybrid models in the portfolio — positioning itself in a niche where emissions, ventilation, and noise constraints rule out combustion equipment.

The product portfolio is organized into five lines covering 300 kg to 1,200 kg load capacity: Walleat (ultra-compact 70 cm-height remote track loader), MiniZ (compact tracked loader for tight spaces), Rockeat (wheel skid steer, higher lifting capacity), CBL (cabinless remote loader, road-legal), and Elise (cab-style wheel skid steer with in-cabin or remote operation). The platform architecture is modular and supplier-agnostic at the battery layer — IPM drive motors, Danfoss hydraulic systems (PVG 16 distributors, K2 and Shark pumps), and battery packs from Vanguard, Flash Battery, Hoppecke, or Silad — with 92%+ direct-drive energy efficiency, IP66/IP67 protection ratings, and factory-integrated Danfoss ISO joystick plus iOS/Android mobile app remote control. Attachments are compatible with both proprietary FGI mounts and industry-standard Bobcat MT55 and ToroDingo plates, spanning 50+ tool types across construction, landscaping, agriculture, and woodcutting.

The company monetizes exclusively through one-time hardware sales (machines, attachments, batteries, options/customization) via a hybrid go-to-market model: a direct enterprise field-sales team with regional contacts in Europe and the USA, supported by a global dealership network covering the Americas, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Oceania. End customers span underground mining (e.g., Codelco Chile, 3,600+ engine hours on an Elise 1200), construction and demolition, equipment rental fleets (e.g., Tanglin Corp Singapore operating 9 units), livestock and crop agriculture, municipal services (e.g., Hostětín biomass plant), and SMB/off-grid users. Pricing is opaque (quotation-only) and augmented by EU and Czech National Recovery Plan subsidies and up to $7,975 in US subsidies on the MiniZ.

Name

FirstGreen Industries

Legal name

FIRSTGREEN Industries, a.s.

Website

https://first.green

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FirstGreen Industries is a Czech Republic-based manufacturer of 100% electric compact loaders and skid steer equipment, serving mining, construction, agriculture, municipal, and rental customers globally through direct enterprise sales and a multi-region dealership network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Compact Loaders & Skid Steers

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders (IMAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Electric compact loaders
• Skid steer loaders
• Electric construction equipment
• Battery-powered machinery
• Remote-controlled loaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Loader Sales: Sale of electric compact loaders including Walleat, MiniZ, Rockeat, CBL, and Elise product lines. One-time hardware purchase with various configuration options.
2. Attachments Sales: Sale of compatible attachments including buckets, forks, grapples, sweepers, wood splitters, backhoes, and specialized tools for various applications.
3. Battery and Power Solutions: Sales of battery packs from multiple suppliers (Vanguard, Flash Battery, Hoppecke, Silad) with different capacity and maintenance options.
4. Options and Customization: Sale of optional features including rubber tracks, demolition kits, bluetooth modules, fast charging, and teleoperation capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FirstGreen Industries designs, manufactures, and sells 100% electric compact loaders and skid steer machines (300kg to 1200kg load capacity) across five product lines — Walleat, MiniZ, Rockeat, CBL, and Elise — featuring remote control capability, modular battery systems, and compatibility with 50+ attachments. The machines are sold primarily through a global dealership network and direct sales team to construction, demolition, mining, agriculture, municipal, and rental customers in 90+ countries.

Product overview

FirstGreen Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of 100% electric compact loaders and skid steers. The product lines include: Walleat (ultra-compact remote-operated track loader at just 70cm height), MiniZ (small tracked loader for tight spaces), Rockeat (wheel skid steer loaders with higher lifting capacity), CBL (cabinless remotely controlled loaders), and Elise (cab-style wheel skid steers with in-cabin or remote operation). Each line offers multiple size variants ranging from 300kg to 1200kg load capacity. The machines feature modular design with 98% recyclability, support various battery options (Vanguard, Flash Battery, Hoppecke, Silad), and are compatible with FGI, Bobcat MT55, and ToroDingo attachments. Key differentiators include remote/teleoperation capability, zero emissions, low noise, and reduced maintenance costs (80% savings). The portfolio serves construction, demolition, mining, agriculture, landscaping, and defense applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walleat Electric Track Loader Smallest remote-operated electric track loader with 70cm height reaching spaces no other loader can access, including under conveyor belts and tight industrial zones. Features 3x3kW engine, 300kg load capacity, and compatibility with FGI, Bobcat MT55, and ToroDingo attachments for construction, mining, and demolition applications.
• MiniZ Electric Tracked Loader Remotely operated small tracked loader designed for tight spaces, exterior oversight, and all-terrain capacity. MiniZ 400 offers 400kg maximum load capacity with multiple battery options (Vanguard, Flash Battery, Hoppecke, Silad), 4-speed control system, 2.4GHz remote control, and compatibility with FGI, Bobcat MT55, and ToroDingo attachments.
• Rockeat Wheel Skid Steer Loader Wheel skid steer loader line offering low-profile remote-controlled operation with towing capability. Includes Rockeat 700 (700kg load capacity, 3250kg max weight) and Rockeat 1200 (1400kg load capacity, 181cm width, belt transfer to rear axle). Features heavy-duty fenders, external safety kill-switches, cable set pre-installed for electric attachments, and Lead-Acid/Lithium battery compatibility with optional fast charging.
• CBL Cabinless Remote Loader Cabinless remotely controlled loader line featuring hard-mount display, reversing lights, and legal set for road operation. Includes CBL 700 (900kg max load), CBL 900 (1200kg max load), and CBL 1200 (1200kg max load, 5050kg max weight). All variants feature cable set pre-installed and lithium battery as standard, with battery openable back cover and over-the-wheel tracks options.
• Elise Wheel Skid Steer Loader with Cabin Wheel skid steer loader line with cabin, offering in-cabin and remote control operation. Includes Elise 500 (500kg load capacity, 138cm width, Q4/2026 availability), Elise 700 (700kg rated operating capacity, air conditioning option), Elise 900 (900kg max load, 43.2kWh lithium battery, 8+ hours endurance, 96V system), and Elise 1200 (1200kg max load, 5000kg max weight, floating/dumping feature). All variants feature FOPS/ROPS protection, adjustable safety sensors, and operator detector seat belt.
• Loader Attachments Comprehensive range of 50+ attachment types across construction, landscaping, woodcutting, and agriculture categories. Includes buckets, sweepers, spreaders, snow blowers, wood splitters, grapples, concrete mixers, bale handlers, pallet forks, backhoes, dozer blades, tree cutters, and augers. Compatible with FGI, Bobcat MT55, and ToroDingo attachment plates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ maintenance cost reduction vs diesel alternatives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss provides hydraulic systems including PVG 16 distributors, K2 pumps, and Shark pumps for FirstGreen's electric loaders. Also provides the Danfoss ISO joystick remote control system.
• Vanguard Battery TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationVanguard provides 48V lithium battery packs for Walleat and MiniZ products, including 7kWh and 14kWh options with IP66 protection and fast charging capability.
• ZivanmajorTechnology or IntegrationZivan provides on-board and off-board charging systems (SG3 48V) compatible with lithium and lead-acid battery options.
• RoboautomajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for autonomous and assistance features development, including teleoperation capabilities for electric working machines.
• BrokkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrokk UK & Ireland serves as channel partner, introducing Elise 500 to the UK market at Hillhead trade show.
• HoppeckemajorTechnology or IntegrationProvides lead-acid battery options (225 Ah, 10.8 kWh) for MiniZ with hotswap capability.
• European UnioncoreOthersEU provides support funding for sustainable technology development, helping accelerate FirstGreen's development of electric machinery.
• Národní plán obnovy (National Recovery Plan)majorOthersCzech National Recovery Plan provides subsidies for sustainable equipment purchases.
• Titan MachineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer partnership for distribution.
• AscendumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer partnership for distribution.
• GamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer partnership for distribution.
• MPMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer partnership for Chile market.
• TechnotrademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment dealer partnership for Czech market.
• ONE HEARTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial responsibility partnership for community support initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JCB: UK-based full-line construction OEM with electrified mini excavators and telehandlers; competing for the same zero-emission underground and urban job-site accounts as FirstGreen.
• Manitou Group: French OEM of telehandlers and compact equipment with electrified offerings; overlapping customer base in construction, agriculture, and rental fleets across Europe.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Global OEM with electric compact wheel loaders and excavators; overlaps with FirstGreen in electrified compact equipment but at broader portfolio and larger scale.
• Caterpillar: Largest incumbent in construction equipment with a broad electric line-up across multiple categories; overlaps with FirstGreen on compact electric loaders but operates a much wider portfolio.
• Komatsu: Global construction and mining OEM actively electrifying underground equipment; competes with FirstGreen in mining-adjacent accounts while serving a much broader customer set.

Direct peers

• The Toro Company: Manufacturer of Dingo compact utility loaders; FirstGreen explicitly supports ToroDingo attachments, making Toro a direct competitor in the small, attachment-driven compact loader category.
• CASE Construction Equipment: Major OEM of skid steers and compact track loaders, including electric variants, competing for the same mid-market construction and rental fleet customers.
• Bobcat Company (Doosan Bobcat): Global market leader in compact loaders and skid steers, with attachment plates that FirstGreen machines directly accept via the Bobcat MT55 standard. Closest direct competitor in the same product category and customer base.
• Avant Tecno: Finnish manufacturer of compact articulated loaders with electric variants, competing directly for the same small, multi-attachment compact loader buyer in European markets.
• Wacker Neuson: European-headquartered manufacturer of compact construction equipment with an active electric skid steer and wheel loader product line, targeting the same contractor and rental channels as FirstGreen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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