Hook Lifts and Skip Loaders Market Report 2026

The hook lifts and skip loaders market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.7 billion in 2025 to $2.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of municipal waste management operations, growth in construction and demolition activities, increasing use of roll-off containers, rising demand for flexible hauling solutions, availability of heavy-duty truck platforms.

The hook lifts and skip loaders market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart municipal equipment, rising demand for efficient recycling logistics, expansion of infrastructure development projects, growing focus on low-emission hauling equipment, increasing adoption of automated lifting systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of heavy-duty hook lift systems, rising demand for multi-container transport solutions, growing use of automated hydraulic control systems, expansion of waste and recycling applications, enhanced focus on equipment durability and safety.

The increasing focus on waste recycling by governments is expected to drive the growth of the hook lifts and skip loaders market in the future. Waste recycling involves collecting and processing discarded materials to convert them into new products, which helps reduce waste and conserve resources. This heightened emphasis on waste recycling stems from the need for environmental protection and the economic advantages it offers, such as job creation within the recycling sector. Hook lifts and skip loaders are utilized in waste recycling to effectively collect and transport large containers of waste and recyclable materials, improving sorting and management in recycling processes. For instance, in September 2024, GOV.UK, a UK-based government agency, reported that in 2023, the recycling rate for packaging waste in the UK increased to 64.8%, up from 62.4% in 2022. Thus, the growing focus on waste recycling by governments is propelling the growth of the hook lifts and skip loaders market.

Major companies operating in the hook lift and skip loader market are concentrating on creating advanced solutions such as telescopic hooklifts to address the growing need for more efficient and versatile waste management solutions across various industries and sectors. A telescopic hooklift is a specialized lifting mechanism designed to load, transport, and unload containers or bodies of different sizes and weights using an extendable arm equipped with a hook at its end. For example, in December 2023, Stellar Industries, a US-based manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, and hooklifts, introduced the NXT40 hooklift. It is a robust yet lightweight unit capable of loading, unloading, and dumping a variety of truck bodies. The NXT40, the latest addition to the NXT Series of telescopic hooklifts, features a Z-channel base design and a universal body latching system. Specifically engineered for tandem axle chassis, this 40,000-pound capacity hoist offers a hook height range of 54 to 61.75 inches and comes with a rectangular-style secondary jib. With a minimal lost load height of approximately 10.5 inches, this hooklift provides a low profile, allowing a lower vertical center of gravity and the ability to accommodate subframe heights as low as 6 inches.

In February 2023, International Tractors Limited (ITL), an India-based farm equipment supplier, acquired Thaler GmbH for $24 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen ITL's portfolio and expand its production capabilities in the European and U.S. markets. By acquiring Thaler GmbH, ITL seeks to capitalize on the substantial growth potential within the European wheel loader market, which boasts annual sales exceeding 80,000 units. Thaler GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in the manufacturing of wheel loaders.

Major companies operating in the hook lifts and skip loaders market are Marrel Corporation (Ampliroll), B.O.B. Sistemi Idraulici S.p.A., Cargotec Corporation, Meiller Group, PALFINGER Group, VDL Containersystemen B.V., SwapLoader USA Ltd., Galbreath, Stellar Industries, West-Trans Equipment, JOST Group, Roll-off Truck & Trailer Equipment, Hammar Maskin AB, Loadmac Ltd., Munck Cranes AB, Binotto, EH Hooklift Systems, Effer S.p.A., Hyva, Zepro, F.lli Ferrari S.p.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hook lifts and skip loaders market in 2025. The regions covered in the hook lifts and skip loaders market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hook lifts and skip loaders market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hook lifts and skip loaders market consists of sales of a frame, cylinders, auxiliary-lifting-arms, and a post with a lifting hook. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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