Gp Equipment

What Gp Equipment does

GP Equipment B.V. is a Dutch private limited company founded in 2007 in Weert, Netherlands, specializing in wear parts, undercarriage components, and engineering services for excavators and earthmoving machines from 0.5 to 200+ tonnes. The company operates from an approximately 8,000 m² facility that is energy-neutral via 1,000 solar panels and battery storage, and runs a roughly 27-person team split across an in-house five-engineer engineering department, a production workshop with spray and coating lines, a warehouse holding 2,000+ rubber tracks, and an undercarriage revision workshop. Its product portfolio falls into three groups: (1) attachment parts (quick couplers in CW/Verachtert and proprietary S-type, plus a full bucket family, grapples, rippers, stone clamps, tilt heads, pallet frames, compaction wheels, and wear components sourced from partners such as Weir ESCO and Rädlinger); (2) undercarriage parts (rubber tracks, steel tracks, sprockets, rollers, idlers, travel motors, track plates, chains, and rubber pads), where GP positions ITM Intertractor-sourced parts as OEM-quality alternatives to brands such as Liebherr, Wirtgen, Vögele, Hitachi, and Komatsu; and (3) undercarriage revision services performed in-house. The company also owns the Earthmaster private-label brand and launched a web-based GP Dealer Portal in January 2026.

The business model is sales-led and built on B2B direct sales and a dealer/distributor network, with all commercial transactions routed through a Request-for-Quote process rather than public pricing. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales (attachments and undercarriage parts), repeated wear-part replacement purchases, and professional services revenue from undercarriage revision work. Distribution is primarily regional — Benelux, Germany, and France — with worldwide delivery capability and a newly established exclusive distributor (Traverco) for Suriname and Guyana as of April 2026. GTM relies on direct outreach by technical advisors who perform on-site machine inspections, a 24/7 dealer portal, trade show presence (notably MATEXPO and the 400 m² TKD 2025 stand), and active content marketing via the company blog and social channels. The customer base spans contractors and machine operators, equipment dealers and importers, and rental companies, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers, subscription models, or revenue figures.

Name

Gp Equipment

Legal name

GP Equipment B.V.

Website

https://gp-equipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GP Equipment B.V., founded in 2007 in Weert, Netherlands, designs, fabricates, and distributes attachment parts, undercarriage components, and revision services for excavators and earthmoving machines from 0.5 to 200+ tonnes, supplying dealers and contractors across Benelux, Germany, France, and (newly) Suriname and Guyana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Parts and Attachments

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Earthmoving equipment parts
• Excavator attachments
• Undercarriage components
• Quick coupler systems
• Construction machinery parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Weert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Attachments (Uitrustingsstukken): Sale of manufactured attachment parts for excavators and earthmoving machines including quick couplers, buckets, grapples, stone clamps, rippers, pallet frames, tiltrotators, compaction wheels, and more. Products are one-time capital purchases, customized per machine and application.
2. Undercarriage / Running Gear Parts: Sale of rubber tracks, steel tracks, sprockets, rollers, idlers, track chains, and rubber pads for tracked vehicles. Both OEM-quality branded parts and own-brand Earthmaster products. One-time product sales with repeat replacement purchases.
3. Undercarriage Revision Services: Revision/repair services for undercarriages of customer machines. Includes inspection, parts replacement, and reassembly. Combined with parts sales.
4. Wear Parts and Components: Individual wear parts (teeth, adapters, cutting edges, load hooks, pins, bushings, bolts) sold as consumable/ replacement items for both GP and other brand attachments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GP Equipment designs, manufactures, and supplies a complete range of attachment parts (quick couplers, buckets, grapples, rippers, stone clamps, tilt heads, pallet frames, compaction wheels, and wear parts) and undercarriage components (rubber tracks, sprockets, rollers, idlers, travel motors, track plates, track chains, rubber pads) for excavators and earthmoving machines from 0.5 to 200+ tonnes across all major brands. The company also performs in-house undercarriage revision and repair services, and sells its own proprietary GP S-type Quick Coupler System and Earthmaster private-label undercarriage brand, distributed via direct sales, a dealer network, and an online dealer portal.

Product overview

GP Equipment is a Dutch specialist in attachment parts (uithrustingsstukken), undercarriage parts (rijwerkonderdelen), and undercarriage revision (revisie) for excavators and earthmoving machines. The core product portfolio consists of: (1) Uithrustingsstukken — a comprehensive range of attachment tools including quick couplers (Snelwissel in hydraulic/mechanical/semi-automatic variants), excavation buckets (Banaanbak, Dieplepelbak, Slotenbak, Puinbak, Kantelbak, Grachtenbak, Kettingbak), and other attachments (Dichtschuif, Rooiriek, Hark, Palletframe, Kantelstuk/Kantelkop, Koppelstuk, Ripper/Wortelmes, Grijper, Stenenklem, Verdichtingswiel) plus wear parts (Slijt- en Onderdelen); (2) Rijwerkonderdelen — undercarriage components including rubbertracks, sprockets, track rollers (onderrollen and bovenrollen), track idlers (spanwiel), travel motors (rijmotor), track plates (rupsplaten), track chains (rupsketting), and rubberpads; and (3) Rijwerkrevisie — a full undercarriage revision and repair service. GP also operates the GP Dealer Portal for dealer ordering and holds its own sub-brand Earthmaster for undercarriage parts. Products are compatible with CW/Verachtert and S-type quick coupler systems and fit machines from 0.5 to 200 tonnes across all major earthmoving brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earthmaster: Own brand of track components launched to offer affordable quality alternatives, exclusively produced for GP Equipment.

Products and services

• Snelwissel (Quick Coupler) Quick coupler systems connecting excavator to attachments, available in hydraulic (HCW), mechanical (MCW), mechanical with spindle (DCW), and semi-automatic (SACW) variants built to the CW/Verachtert standard. Suitable for machines from 0.5 to 32 tonnes.
• Banaanbak (Banana Bucket) Excavation bucket for trenching of cables, pipes, and foundations, with low side blades for easy unloading of sand and clay. Available in CW, S-type flat top, semi, and tapered models.
• Dieplepelbak (Deep Excavation Bucket) Versatile digging bucket for general excavation, garden, and demolition tasks with horizontal wear strips for body protection. Available in CW, S-type flat top, semi, heavy duty, and reinforced variants.
• Slotenbak (Ditch Bucket) Bucket for loading sand and clay, leveling, and finishing slopes with wide body and long flat bottom. Available in CW and S-type flat top models for machines from 0.5 to 32 tonnes.
• Puinbak (Sorting/Lattice Bucket) Lattice or slatted bucket for ripping, sorting, and light demolition with optimized bar spacing. Available in standard (PBS), S-type flat top (PBST), brick (PBK), heavy duty (PBH), reinforced (PBR), and street model (STRT) variants.
• Kantelbak (Tilt Bucket) Bucket designed for leveling slopes, excavating ponds, and landscaping with hydraulic tilting up to 2x 45 degrees. Class up to 40 uses one cylinder; class 45+ uses two cylinders.
• Grachtenbak (Ditch Cleaning Bucket) Bucket for cleaning and deepening ditches with small opening, extreme width, and optimal radius. Standard with drainage holes; optional slots or fully perforated models for maximum water drainage.
• Kettingbak (Chain Bucket) Bucket for fixed clay soil and water applications with chains replacing parts of the body to prevent clay buildup, with central boomerang for shape strength.
• Dichtschuif (Rubber Blade/Blade Plow) Rubber blade tool for sweeping flat hard surfaces such as pushing sand into trenches without damaging pavement. Reversible rubber strip, standard and tiltable models (up to 2x 15 degrees).
• Rooiriek (Root Rake) Root rake for removing shrubs and small trees, and loosening fixed clay soil. Available in CW and S-type models.
• Hark (Rake) Rake for cleaning construction sites and gardens, spreading compost or manure, and cleaning ditches. Available in CW and S-type models plus a combi model with rubber blade on one side.
• Palletframe (Pallet Fork) Pallet fork frames for handling pallets, IBC containers, generators, and well pumps, built to FEM standard with adjustable forks. CW and S-type models for machines from 0.5 to 32 tonnes.
• Kantelstuk / Kantelkop (Tilt Coupler / Tilt Head) Tilt coupler making all attachments tiltable, with cylinder variant tilting up to 45 degrees and motor variant up to 90 degrees. Direct-mount or coupling piece versions, with Rädlinger maintenance-free motors.
• Koppelstuk (Coupling Adapter) Adapter bridging differences between machine's quick coupler and an attachment's coupling, used when exchanging buckets between large and small machines or connecting tiltrotators with different coupler standards. Available in HCW, MCW, DCW, and SACW variants.
• Ripper / Wortelmes (Ripper / Root Blade) Ripper for breaking asphalt, concrete, foundations, and rocky soils, plus root blade for cutting roots. Standard with thick wear plates and replaceable ESCO teeth. CW and S-type models for machines from 0.5 to 90 tonnes.
• Grijper (Sorting Grapple) Sorting grapple for demolition and sorting work, with optional rotation and high gripping force. Used for loading/unloading, tree removal, and garden cleanup. Standard with rotation and reversible interchangeable underscrew knives. CW and S-type models with or without rotation, for machines from 0.5 to 200 tonnes.
• Stenenklem (Stone Clamp) Stone clamp for handling paving work without manual lifting, with serrated clamp arms for parallel guidance and stability. Three models — Volpaks (SKL-105, max 2500 kg lift), Halfpaks (SKL-60, max 1250 kg lift), and Bandenklem (BKL-55, max 1250 kg lift) — for machines from 3.1 to 21 tonnes. Production and sales rights acquired from Dirks Handel en Verhuur in 2026.
• Verdichtingswiel (Compaction Wheel) Compaction wheel for compacting and pressing wet soil, slopes, and trenches without forcing water to the surface. Adjustable scrapers and heavy-duty bearings. CW and S-type models for machines from 0.5 to 45 tonnes.
• Slijt- en Onderdelen (Wear Parts & Components) Wear parts and components for all types of excavation machines, including wear knives, profile knives, teeth (WEIR ESCO, Caterpillar, opschroef), load hooks, pin caps (CW mounting), coupling plates, adapter plates, and grapple brackets. Fit both GP and other brand attachments.
• Rubbertracks Rubber tracks for tracked vehicles from mini-excavators to heavy machinery, in standard short pitch (RT), long pitch (RT), crawler dumper model (RT), traditional, and anti-vibration (AVT) variants, plus wide/narrow, railtype, asymmetrical, non-marking, and slim/dun versions. OEM quality for machines from 0.5 to 20 tonnes.
• Sprocket Sprocket wheel transmitting power from the travel motor to the track or rubber track, in opschroef (bolt-on), segmenten (segment), laskrans (weld-on ring), and kom sprocket types. OEM quality for nearly all brands and types of tracked vehicles.
• Onderrollen (Track Rollers / Bottom Rollers) Bottom rollers on which the undercarriage runs, carrying the heaviest load of the machine and guiding tracks. Double flange, single flange, center flange, flat, and crawler dumper (railtype) variants. Compatible with oil-bathed chains, standard chains, rubber tracks, railtype tracks, and anti-vibration tracks.
• Bovenrollen (Top Rollers / Idler Rollers) Top rollers keeping the track or rubber track free from the machine structure, in flat, center flange, and single flange models. Mounted with caps or with a securing axle.
• Spanwiel (Track Idler / Tension Wheel) Track idler maintaining tension on the track or rubber track, positioned opposite the travel motor and sprocket. Available as guide idler with side slippers and as sprocket/idler wheel variants. Tension spring with bridge maintains correct track tension.
• Rijmotor (Travel Motor) Travel motor enabling forward/reverse travel and differential steering of tracked vehicles, constructed from a hydraulic motor and planetary gear set. Affordable alternative to original equipment motors from Eaton, Trasmital, Bonfiglioli, Rexroth, Kayaba, and Doosan Mottrol, for machines from 0.5 to 40 tonnes.
• Rupsplaten (Track Plates / Track Shoes) Track shoes/plates for excavators, loaders, and tracked vehicles, in 1-rib (bulldozer), 2-rib, 3-rib, and dragline variants. Features include bend ends to prevent road surface damage, asymmetrical plates, and mudholes for sand drainage. For machines from 0.5 to 130 tonnes.
• Rupsketting (Track Chain) Complete track chain forming the base of the undercarriage, designed specifically for each machine. Available as complete chain, complete chain with pre-assembled plates, and repair link sets. Also available in the Earthmaster brand. Separate pins, bushings, rings, bolts, and nuts available individually.
• Rubberpads (Rubber Pads) Rubber pads for equipping steel tracks when machines frequently operate on road surfaces, preventing road damage. Available in roadliner (replaces track shoe), bolt-on, and clip-on variants. OEM quality produced by ITM Intertractor, for machines from 0.5 to 80 tonnes.
• Rijwerkrevisie (Undercarriage Revision Service) Workshop service to overhaul travel works, travel motors, and track chains of all machine classes using ITM undercarriage parts. Includes free pre-revision inspection visit. Prevents unplanned downtime and extends machine life.
• Earthmaster (Own Brand Undercarriage Line) GP Equipment's proprietary brand of undercarriage parts (track chains) and sorting grapples. Exclusively produced for GP Equipment, offering reliable quality at a competitive price point for less intensive applications. Short supply lines and direct control over stock.
• GP Dealer Portal Web-based dealer ordering portal providing real-time product catalog, specifications, pricing, stock status, lead times, order management, order tracking, and invoice overview. Continuously updated with new products and undercarriage parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews based on 19 reviews, indicating high customer satisfaction

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Open-S AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026GP Equipment joined the Open-S Alliance, an international industry standard for fully automatic quick coupler systems on excavators. Open-S ensures compatibility between different manufacturers of quick couplers, tiltrotators, buckets, and hydraulic attachments. Membership signals GP's commitment to open standards, innovation, and interoperability.
• TravercocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2026Traverco is appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor of GP Equipment's full product range, including own brands, in Suriname and Guyana. As a specialist in engine revision, hydraulics, and field service, Traverco provides local support, service, and rapid delivery for customers in these markets.
• Earthmaster (own brand)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 26 February 2026Earthmaster is GP Equipment's proprietary brand of undercarriage parts and sorting grapples. Produced exclusively for GP by production partners, Earthmaster combines GP's field experience and quality standards with cost-effective manufacturing, providing a private-label alternative to premium OEM brands.
• ITM IntertractorcoreTechnology or IntegrationITM Intertractor is GP Equipment's primary partner for undercarriage/running gear parts. ITM is an OEM supplier for Liebherr, Wirtgen, Vögele, Hitachi, and Komatsu. GP sources standard undercarriage parts from ITM, which are distributed under GP's own sales channel as OEM-quality alternatives to original manufacturer parts.
• Weir ESCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeir ESCO supplies teeth (tanden) for GP's attachment products. ESCO is a globally recognized manufacturer of ground engaging tools. GP offers ESCO teeth as the premium tooth option across its bucket and ripper product range.
• Swinkels-Hermans (Venlo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated at Discovery Fest 2025 in Helmond, where Swinkels-Hermans brought a Komatsu PC20E and GP Equipment provided attachment parts and the 'GP Puzzle' activity. Both companies supported the Bouw Infra Campus Helmond-De Peel in promoting technical education and the machine operator profession.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Werk-Brau: US-based manufacturer of excavator and loader attachments (buckets, rippers, couplers). Closely comparable as a specialist attachment producer offering OEM-compatible products to contractors and dealers.
• Berco: Italian undercarriage parts manufacturer (tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets) for tracked earthmoving equipment. Direct competitor to GP's Earthmaster undercarriage line and ITM-sourced offering.
• OilQuick: Swedish pioneer of automatic hydraulic quick coupler systems for excavators. Directly competes with GP's S-type coupler and is a fellow Open-S Alliance participant.
• Steelwrist: Swedish manufacturer of tiltrotators and quick couplers for excavators, a fellow Open-S Alliance member. Directly competes with GP's tilt head, coupler, and attachment portfolio in the European market.
• Rototilt Group: Swedish manufacturer of tiltrotators and control systems for excavators, also an Open-S Alliance member. Competes with GP's tilt head and quick coupler offerings in the European attachment space.
• KINSHOFER (Verachtert): German-headquartered attachment manufacturer whose Verachtert division is the originator of the CW/Verachtert quick coupler standard GP Equipment builds to. Directly competes with GP in excavator quick couplers, buckets, and tilt heads across European markets.
• Lehnhoff: German manufacturer of fully automatic and mechanical quick couplers for excavators. Direct competitor in the quick coupler category that anchors GP's attachment portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Bobcat Company (Doosan): Compact excavator and attachment manufacturer with extensive dealer network. Competes with GP's attachment portfolio in the mini-excavator and compact equipment segment (0.5–10 tonne class).
• Manitou Group: French manufacturer of handling equipment (telehandlers, forklifts) and attachments. Overlaps with GP in attachment manufacturing for earthmoving and material handling equipment across Europe.
• Caterpillar (Cat Parts & Work Tools): Global OEM of excavators and earthmoving machines with extensive dealer-sold parts and work tools business. Competes with GP primarily through its dealer network pushing OEM-branded buckets, couplers, and undercarriage parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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