Maeda America

Name

Maeda America

Legal name

MAEDA AMERICA Inc.

Website

https://maedaamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compact Construction Cranes

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Mini cranes
• Crawler cranes
• Battery cranes
• Compact lifting equipment
• Construction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling mini cranes, crawler cranes, battery cranes, and knuckle boom cranes. Products are sold through authorized dealer network across North America.
2. Parts and After-Sales Service: Revenue generated from genuine MAEDA parts, service support, and maintenance through dealer network. Dealers are trained to provide comprehensive service and diagnostic techniques.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MAEDA America manufactures and distributes compact mini cranes, crawler cranes, and battery-powered cranes through an authorized dealer network across North and Central America. The company specializes in lifting equipment designed for hard-to-access job sites, indoor use, and confined spaces where traditional cranes cannot operate, with body widths under 32 inches and lithium-ion battery options for zero-emission operation.

Product overview

MAEDA America offers a comprehensive portfolio of compact crane and lifting solutions, categorized into four main product lines: Mini Cranes (MC285C, MC305C, MC405C, MC815C), Battery Cranes (MC285CB, MC305CB), Crawler Cranes (CC1485S-1, CC1908S-1), and Knuckle Boom Cranes (MK1033CW-1, Coming Soon). The Mini Cranes feature lightweight, compact designs with supportive outriggers for various lifting applications. Battery Cranes provide zero-emission operation powered by lithium-ion batteries for environmentally sensitive environments. Crawler Cranes offer compact footprints with near-zero tail swing and Pick and Carry capabilities. All products are manufactured in Japan under MAEDA Seisakusho Co., Ltd. and supported by technical resources including CAD data in DXF format and downloadable product catalogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Battery Cranes: Fully electric-powered mini cranes with lithium-ion batteries, zero emissions, designed for environmentally sensitive and indoor applications.
• Crawler Cranes
• Mini Cranes

Products and services

• Mini Cranes Light and compact body mini cranes with supportive outriggers for lifting operations on hard-to-access job sites. Models include MC285C (2.82t x 1.4m), MC305C (2.98t x 2.5m), MC405C (3.83t x 2.7m), and MC815C (8.09t x 2.4m). Designed for construction, glazing, rooftop work, and confined space lifting.
• Crawler Cranes Compact crawler track cranes with near-zero tail swing and Pick and Carry capabilities for confined construction sites and civil engineering. Models include CC1485S-1 (6.0t x 2.6m with 4,400 lb pick & carry capacity) and CC1908S-1 (8.1t x 2.8m, CE specifications).
• Battery Cranes

Quantifiable outcome

• MC305 mini crane on small barge eliminated need for large barge and crane, significantly reducing lifting budget for TVA tower project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UriquipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 2026Authorized dealer for the Southwestern United States responsible for sales, service, and support throughout Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Utah. Partnership was formalized at ConExpo trade show. Uriquip brings strong market knowledge, technical expertise, and customer-first approach aligning with Maeda's values.
• Cropac Equipment Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 April 2024Official dealer in Ontario, Canada. Strategic alliance enhances Maeda's presence in North American market leveraging Cropac's extensive network and expertise in crane and lifting industry. Cropac offers Maeda's complete line of mini cranes backed by exceptional sales, service, and support.
• MAEDA Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Parent Company)coreOthersParent company headquartered in Nagano, Japan. Established MAEDA AMERICA Inc. as wholly-owned subsidiary with 100 million yen capital on April 1, 2022. Key strategy to expand sales of cranes and other products in North American markets through market-oriented activities and building strong dealer network.
• Maeda Corporation (Michigan, USA)minorOthersRelated Maeda group company in Michigan, USA operating as part of the MAEDA brand ecosystem.
• Maeda Corporation (Aguascalientes, México)minorOthersRelated Maeda group company in Mexico serving the Mexican market with local presence.
• Pace Cranes (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor for MAEDA products. Partnered with Preston Hire Group to supply over 50 MAEDA mini crawler cranes, making Preston Hire the largest MAEDA mini crawler crane fleet owner in Australia.
• Rental Works (Birmingham, Alabama)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental equipment provider supplying Maeda cranes in the Southeastern USA region. Supplied MC305 to SBC Instrument & Control for TVA tower project.
• ML Cranes & Equipment (Charlotte, North Carolina)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAEDA distributor for Southeast US including North Carolina. Supplied MC405C to Brasfield & Gorrie for Georgia Aquarium project.
• JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore distributor selected by Positive Engineering due to good service and sales attitude. Supplied MC285CRME-2 for curtain wall installation projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kato Works: Kato Works is a Japanese manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes, including compact rough-terrain models. As a fellow Japanese compact-crane specialist with global ambitions, it is a close product-line peer to MAEDA.
• Wacker Neuson: Wacker Neuson produces compact construction equipment including mini excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers, and material handlers. Its compact-equipment focus and growing North American presence overlap with MAEDA's confined-access value proposition.
• Tadano: Tadano is a Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of mobile, crawler, and rough-terrain cranes. As a fellow Japanese lifting OEM with crawler crane models, it is the most direct international competitor to MAEDA's mini and crawler crane lines.
• Kobelco Construction Machinery: Kobelco is a Japanese manufacturer of crawler cranes and excavators with established North American distribution. Its compact crawler crane models are a direct product overlap to MAEDA's CC1485 and CC1908 series.
• Manitou Group: Manitou produces telehandlers, aerial platforms, and compact material handling equipment globally, including in North America. Its MR / MT / MHT ranges overlap directly with MAEDA's compact crane applications in confined-access lifting and construction.

Broad incumbents

• JLG Industries (Oshkosh): JLG is a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material handling equipment. Its compact equipment breadth and established North American dealer footprint make it a broad incumbent competitor to MAEDA's compact crane portfolio.
• Liebherr: Liebherr manufactures a broad range of mobile, crawler, tower, and gantry cranes globally. Its compact crawler crane models compete with MAEDA's CC-series, and it offers extensive global service support.
• Bobcat Company (Doosan): Bobcat manufactures compact loaders, excavators, and telehandlers with a deep North American dealer network. While it does not focus on cranes, its compact equipment portfolio competes for the same constrained-site contractor demand.
• Genie (Terex Corporation): Genie, part of Terex, manufactures aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material lifts with deep North American dealer coverage. It competes for the same contractor budget on jobs where compact lifting or access equipment is required.

Others

• Maeda Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Parent): The Japanese parent company is the global category leader in mini cranes and manufactures the full product line that Maeda America distributes. It is the OEM behind every Maeda America sale, making it the most operationally connected peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MaedaAmericaYouTubeChannel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maeda-america

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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