KOMAC

What KOMAC does

KOMAC (코리아머신주식회사 / Korea Machine Co., Ltd.) is a privately-held South Korean construction machinery manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered at 33 Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeondeungpo-gu, Seoul. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of heavy equipment and attachments — anchored by hydraulic breakers (TOR and KB series), excavators (HK60C, HK340C), forklifts (2T-4T K Series and X Series), wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, concrete pump trucks, cranes, diesel generators (KDG series), and electric baskets — complemented by specialized attachments such as crusher and pulverizer series, vibrating rippers, telescopic dippers, and demolition grabs. KOMAC also sells original spare parts and rebuilt equipment as recurring revenue streams.

The company holds CE, GOST-R, ISO 9001, ISO 27001/27017/27018, D-U-N-S, and AEM certifications, and validates product performance through third-party test reports (most recently for the TOR25V hydraulic breaker in October 2025). It sells primarily via direct enterprise field sales through an established global network spanning more than 60 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia/CIS, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, with active participation in major trade shows such as Big 5 Global Dubai and Big 5 Construct Saudi. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the model is B2B hardware sales with multi-year contract cadence on larger fleet deals.

KOMAC is a small, capital-disciplined operator — its 12-person headcount is striking given its geographic reach and broad SKU surface, suggesting heavy reliance on distribution partners, agents, or contract manufacturing rather than a large in-house production workforce. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, parent-company relationships, or named strategic partnerships were disclosed. The operating model resembles a niche Korean OEM exporting a full equipment and attachment catalog through a long-tail dealer/distributor network, with trade shows as the primary demand-generation channel.

Name

KOMAC

Legal name

코리아머신주식회사

Website

https://komac.co.kr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOMAC (Korea Machine Co., Ltd.) is a Seoul-based, privately-held Korean OEM founded in 1997 that designs, manufactures, and globally distributes hydraulic breakers, excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders, cranes, generators, concrete pumps, and construction attachments to construction, rental, and mining customers across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Machinery

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Excavators (IMAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Construction machinery manufacturing
• Hydraulic breaker equipment
• Excavator attachments
• Heavy equipment distributor
• Earthmoving machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Machinery Sales: KOMAC generates revenue primarily through the sale of construction machinery and equipment including breakers, excavators, forklifts, cranes, generators, and concrete pump trucks. The company also sells spare parts and attachments as a complementary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KOMAC manufactures and sells construction machinery and equipment, with its flagship lines being hydraulic breakers (TOR and KB series), excavators (HK series), forklifts (K Series and X Series), wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, concrete pump trucks, cranes, and diesel generators. The company also produces a complementary range of excavator attachments including crushers, pulverizers, vibrating rippers, telescopic dippers, demolition grabs, and tiltrotators, along with spare parts and remanufactured equipment. Sales are executed through a direct enterprise field-sales model supported by a global sales network across more than 60 countries.

Product overview

KOMAC (Korea Machine Co., Ltd.) is a construction machinery manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy equipment and attachments. The core product line includes hydraulic breakers (TOR and KB series), excavators (HK series), forklifts (K Series and X Series), wheel loaders, generators (KDG series), concrete pump trucks, cranes, and backhoe loaders. The product portfolio is complemented by specialized attachments including Crusher Series, Pulverizer Series, Vibrating Ripper, Telescopic Dipper, and Demolition Grab for specialized demolition, mining, and construction applications. The company also provides spare parts and remanufactured equipment. KOMAC operates globally with sales networks across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Asia, Oceania, and America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Breakers (TOR and KB Series) KOMAC's flagship hydraulic breaker line for demolition, construction, and mining applications, including the TOR series and KB series with multiple capacity ratings. Models include TOR25V (with verified performance certification) and support specialized applications such as underwater operation.
• Excavators (HK Series) Construction excavators including HK60C and HK340C models designed for efficiency, durability, and performance across demanding job sites. Compatible with KOMAC's tiltrotator and attachment ecosystem.
• Forklifts (K Series and X Series) Material handling forklifts ranging from 2T to 4T capacity, including the K Series for efficient warehouse and construction logistics and the X Series for higher performance applications.
• Wheel Loader Wheel loader equipment for material handling operations on construction and industrial sites.
• Backhoe Loader Backhoe loaders for excavation and loading operations across construction and infrastructure job sites.
• Cranes Construction cranes for heavy lifting applications at infrastructure and industrial worksites.
• Concrete Pump Truck Concrete pump trucks for construction and concrete placement applications.
• Diesel Generators (KDG Series) Diesel generators in the KDG series providing power generation at construction sites and remote worksites.
• Electric Basket (Elevated Work Platform) Electric basket equipment for elevated work platform applications on construction and maintenance sites.
• Attachments (Crusher, Pulverizer, Bucket Crusher Series) Excavator and construction equipment attachments including Crusher, Pulverizer, and Bucket Crusher series for demolition applications such as concrete crushing, steel cutting, and rebar separation.
• Special Attachments (Vibrating Ripper, Telescopic Dipper, Demolition Grab) Specialized attachments including Vibrating Ripper (KV50) for high-productivity rock breaking in quarry, mining, and hard rock applications; Telescopic Dipper for deep excavation and underground operations; and TRIS 22 Demolition Grab for powerful, precise demolition work.
• Spare Parts Original spare parts for KOMAC construction machinery and equipment, supporting after-sales service across the global installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOR25V Hydraulic Breaker - Verified impact power, operating stability, and durability under various working conditions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SANY: Chinese construction machinery manufacturer with full excavator, crane, concrete pump and loader lines and an extensive global distribution network; serves the same infrastructure, mining and quarry customers as KOMAC.
• Epiroc: Global leader in hydraulic breakers (HB series), rock drilling and demolition attachments with worldwide dealer coverage; the closest direct comparable to KOMAC's breaker and demolition-attachment product lines.
• Manitou Group: French material-handling equipment manufacturer producing forklifts, telehandlers and earthmoving attachments; comparable to KOMAC's forklift (K/X Series) and material-handling product offerings.
• LiuGong: Asian construction machinery OEM producing excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts and attachments sold globally; comparable as a broad-line CE manufacturer competing in many of the same Middle East, Africa and Asia markets as KOMAC.
• XCMG: China-based OEM of construction equipment including excavators, cranes, loaders and road machinery; competes with KOMAC across the emerging-market customer base in MENA, CIS, Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Furukawa Rock Drill: Japanese hydraulic breaker and attachment specialist serving construction and mining end markets; head-to-head product overlap with KOMAC's KB and TOR breaker lines.
• HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (formerly Doosan Infracore): Korean-headquartered construction equipment manufacturer offering excavators, wheel loaders and attachments with global distribution; directly comparable to KOMAC as a Korea-based OEM selling CE into the same international channels.

Emerging players

• Engcon: Swedish specialist in tiltrotators and excavator attachments, the niche product line KOMAC also markets; a focused emerging competitor whose technological specialization could pressure KOMAC's attachment differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Wacker Neuson: European compact and construction equipment manufacturer with broad product portfolio including excavators, loaders and site equipment; more established player competing in adjacent categories to KOMAC's excavator and loader lines.
• Kubota Construction Equipment: Japanese heavy-equipment OEM producing compact excavators, wheel loaders and attachments with global dealer support; competes with KOMAC in compact and mid-size construction machinery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koreamachine

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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