Global Articulated Truck Market Analysis and Forecast 2026-2032

Articulated truck is a multi-unit off-highway vehicle in which a powered front frame (“tractor” or “front unit”) is connected to a trailing frame (“rear unit”) by a centrally located articulation and oscillation joint that provides yaw steering and relative roll, enabling high mobility on deformable or uneven ground under heavy payloads. In heavy equipment usage the term denotes articulated dump trucks and related articulated haulers rather than road-going tractor–semitrailer combinations. The machine integrates a turbocharged diesel engine with aftertreatment, a hydrodynamic torque converter and automatic powershift transmission or hydro-mechanical drive, an inter-axle transfer case, and typically three drive axles in a 6×6 configuration with planetary hub reductions and lockable differentials. The rear unit carries a dump body or specialized module; the front unit houses the cab with ROPS/FOPS structure, steering and implement hydraulics, electronics, and cooling pack.

Core assemblies include the articulation hitch with tapered roller or spherical bearings and a vertical kingpin or cross-shaft, double-acting hydraulic steering cylinders sized for full-lock maneuvering under grade and payload, and an oscillation joint that allows ±8–15° relative roll to maintain tire contact. Braking systems are full-hydraulic with inboard wet multi-disc service brakes on all axles, spring-applied hydraulic-release parking brakes, and one or more retarders (hydraulic transmission retarder and/or engine compression brake) for downhill speed control. The dump system uses load-sensing piston pumps feeding large-bore, single- or dual-acting hoist cylinders with proportional valves, position feedback, and body-down regeneration; ejector bodies substitute a hydraulic blade on rails for continuous discharge without raising the center of gravity. Frames are high-strength, welded box or ladder fabrications with cast nodes around high-load interfaces; the dump body uses abrasion-resistant quenched steel with optional liners and exhaust or coolant heat routing for freeze mitigation. Tires are large OTR radials matched to axle load and ground conditions; optional supplemental steering of the rear axle set appears on some large machines to reduce scrub.

Operating principle is articulated-frame steering: steering torque from the cylinders rotates the front and rear frames about the articulation pin, producing a small turning radius without relying on wheel steer geometry; the oscillation joint decouples frame twist so that axle pairs maintain contact and tractive effort on rough ground. Tractive force flows from the engine through the torque converter (with lockup clutch), transmission gearsets, and transfer case to inter-axle shafts and differentials; automatic traction control manages inter- and cross-axle locks based on wheel speed deltas and operator inputs. Thermal balance is set by engine cooling airflow and hydraulic oil heat rejection sized for sustained high drawbar loads at low vehicle speed. Payload and cycle data come from onboard weighing using frame strain or suspension pressure sensors; GNSS and telematics log location, fuel burn, idle, and event data for fleet management. Stability derives from body hinge placement ahead of the rear axle group, wide rear track, and control of dump angle and slew during tipping; gradeability reflects engine net power, gear ratios, and tire–ground friction.

Manufacture uses large welded fabrications for frames and bodies with robotic or submerged-arc processes, stress relief or controlled cooling, and shot blast prior to primer and topcoat. Articulation and oscillation bores are line-bored and fitted with hardened pins and bushings; axles are assembled with outboard planetaries and wet brake packs; engines, transmissions, and transfer cases are mounted on isolators with aligned driveline shafts. Hydraulic systems are built from bent and flared tube assemblies and crimped hose with cleanliness controls and filtration; wiring harnesses use sealed connectors and CAN/Ethernet backbones for powertrain and machine control ECUs, payload weighing modules, and telematics. Cab modules are welded or molded shells with glass bonding, HVAC integration, and ISO operator controls; final assembly includes wheel and tire fitment, body-to-frame hinge and cylinder alignment, and calibration of steering stops, brake pressures, payload sensors, and retarder control. End-of-line verification covers leak tests, brake and retarder performance, steering effort, articulation oscillation limits, dump cycle time under load, noise and vibration, and tilt-table stability.

Applications concentrate on earthmoving and bulk material haulage where flexible routing and soft-ground capability are required: overburden and ore in surface mining and quarrying, cut-to-fill cycles in large civil works, tailings and landfill operations, forestry and oilfield road construction, and Arctic or wet-season projects where low ground pressure is advantageous. Variants include water and fuel service tanks, low-profile articulated underground trucks for hard-rock mines, ejector trucks for continuous spreading, and hook-lift or platform modules for support roles. Typical payload classes range from roughly 20–60 t with engine outputs on the order of 200–500 kW, turning angles near ±40° at the articulation, oscillation sufficient to track rutted haul roads, and travel speeds tuned for short- to medium-haul cycles. The defining attributes are frame articulation with oscillation for terrain compliance, full-time multi-axle drive with protected brakes for grade control, hydraulically actuated bodies for rapid dump cycles, and a fabrication and systems architecture built for high duty cycles in abrasive, thermally variable environments.

The global Articulated Truck market is projected to grow from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of % during the forecast period.

Articulated Truck's global sales reached XX (units) with a value of US$ XX Million, marking an change of XX% compared to the previous year. This performance has positioned Volvo as the global sales leader, a title it has maintained for several consecutive years. Notably, Volvo's performance in primary markets is also remarkable. In the Chinese market, sales were XX (units), a change of XX% from the previous year. In Europe, sales were XX (units), showing a year-on-year of XX%. In the US, sales were XX (units), a year-on-year change of XX%.

The major global manufacturers in the Articulated Truck market include Volvo, Caterpillar, Doosan, Komatsu, Bell Equipment, John Deere, Belaz, HD Hyundai Infracore and Hydrema, etc. In 2025, the top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the revenue.

In terms of production side, this report researches the Articulated Truck production, growth rate, market share by manufacturers and by region (region level and country level), from 2021 to 2026, and forecast to 2032.

In terms of consumption side, this report focuses on the sales of Articulated Truck by region (region level and country level), by Company, by Type and by Application. from 2021 to 2026 and forecast to 2032.

This report presents an overview of global market for Articulated Truck, capacity, output, revenue and price. Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue or sales data for 2021 - 2025, estimates for 2026, and projections of CAGR through 2032.

This report researches the key producers of Articulated Truck, also provides the consumption of main regions and countries. Of the upcoming market potential for Articulated Truck, and key regions or countries of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments. Country specific data and market value analysis for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Germany, the U.K., Italy, Middle East, Africa, and Other Countries.

This report focuses on the Articulated Truck sales, revenue, market share and industry ranking of main manufacturers, data from 2021 to 2026. Identification of the major stakeholders in the global Articulated Truck market, and analysis of their competitive landscape and market positioning based on recent developments and segmental revenues. This report will help stakeholders to understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights and position their businesses and market strategies in a better way.

This report analyzes the segments data by Type and by Application, sales, revenue, and price, from 2021 to 2032. Evaluation and forecast the market size for Articulated Truck sales, projected growth trends, production technology, application and end-user industry.

Articulated Truck Segment by Company

Volvo
Caterpillar
Doosan
Komatsu
Bell Equipment
John Deere
Belaz
HD Hyundai Infracore
Hydrema
Liebherr
XCMG Group

Articulated Truck Segment by Type

Less than 20 Tons
21 to 35 Tons
More than 35 Tons

Articulated Truck Segment by Application

Construction
Mining
Agriculture & Forestry
Others

Articulated Truck Segment by Region

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries

Study Objectives

1. To analyze and research the global status and future forecast, involving, production, value, consumption, growth rate (CAGR), market share, historical and forecast.
2. To present the key manufacturers, capacity, production, revenue, market share, and Recent Developments.
3. To split the breakdown data by regions, type, manufacturers, and Application.
4. To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints, and risks.
5. To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.
6. To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.

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Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by type and by application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: Articulated Truck production/output of global and key producers (regions/countries). It provides a quantitative analysis of the production, and development potential of each producer in the next six years.
Chapter 4: Sales (consumption), revenue of Articulated Truck in global, regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 5: Detailed analysis of Articulated Truck manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and industry ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 6: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the sales, revenue, average price, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the sales, revenue, average price, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 8: Provides profiles of key manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product descriptions and specifications, Articulated Truck sales, revenue, price, gross margin, and recent development, etc.
Chapter 9: North America by type, by application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 10: Europe by type, by application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 11: China by type, by application, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 12: Asia (Excluding China) by type, by application and by region, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 13: South America, Middle East and Africa by type, by application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 14: Analysis of industrial chain, sales channel, key raw materials, distributors and customers.
Chapter 15: The main concluding insights of the report. Show more