In recent years, construction machinery production in Türkiye has been undergoing a significant transformation in terms of both digital technologies and compliance with international technical regulations. Electric, hybrid, and sensor-controlled next-generation machines are laying the groundwork for manufacturers to develop safer, more energy-efficient solutions aligned with international norms.
Sectoral and Technical Developments
Manufacturers are focusing on renewing hydraulic control systems, cabin safety, power transmission components, and digital monitoring infrastructures across segments such as excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, cranes, and concrete pumps. In modern machines, sensor-based control units enable the automatic monitoring and adjustment of parameters such as flow, pressure, slope, moment, and mixture. In addition, criteria such as cabin ergonomics, vibration, and noise reduction are coming to the fore in order to enhance operator comfort and ensure safety; this requires mechanical and electronic systems to be evaluated together in machine designs.
Standards and Certification Framework
The ISO 20474 -1 standard, accepted worldwide as a reference for safety standards in construction machinery, regulates the general safety and functional requirements of construction machines. This standard defines measures against “high-risk situations and events” from machine design and production through commissioning and maintenance processes. Within this scope, criteria such as structural integrity, operator safety, cabin protection, and protection against hazards such as rollover and impact are mandatory.
Manufacturers operating in Türkiye—according to sector reports—also place importance on ensuring that their machines comply with such standards, alongside domestic production and R&D activities.
National and International Framework
Companies engaged in local production are also aiming to expand into international markets. In this context, compliance with international standards and digitalization increase the acceptability of domestically produced machines in homologation processes. Increasing competition in the sector and international market demands support a shift toward low-emission engines, electric or hybrid propulsion systems, and energy efficiency solutions.
In addition, the trend toward digitalization and automation—data monitoring, telemetry, remote control, and autonomous systems—indicates that the sector is undergoing a transformation in parallel with global standards in terms of both production and use.
R&D and Engineering Dimension
R&D-focused activities in the sector concentrate on hydraulic control modules, telemetry systems, power transmission efficiency, battery systems (particularly in electric/hybrid machines), and high-voltage safety. At the same time, digital control systems make it possible to monitor parameters such as machine performance, maintenance needs, and operator safety. This necessitates the development of new technical solutions from an engineering perspective, both in production processes and in field operations.
In construction machinery production in Türkiye—thanks to technical standards compliance, digital transformation, and R&D investments—a strong trend is evident toward increasing production capacity and developing machines that meet international standards. This trend enhances the sector’s competitiveness in both the domestic market and export markets.
