Excavators are a standard component of infrastructure construction and a barometer of economic changes, reflecting infrastructure development and fixed asset investment. The "CCTV Finance Excavator Index," jointly created by CCTV Finance, Sany Heavy Industry, and Rootcloud, released its latest data. In 2025, major projects across my country progressed steadily, with hoisting, excavating, and port equipment operating rates remaining high, showing a positive trend of widespread development.
18 Provinces Achieve Over 50% Operating Rate for Construction Machinery! 2025 TOP 10 List Released
In 2025, the national operating rate for construction machinery was 44.89%, with major projects progressing steadily in many regions. The top ten provinces in terms of operating rate are: Anhui, Zhejiang, Hainan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Beijing, Guangdong, Hebei, Henan, and Hubei. Among them, the three provinces of Anhui, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi in the Yangtze River Economic Belt have led the national operating rate list for four consecutive years.
The fact that 18 provinces have operating rates exceeding 50% indicates that the vitality of my country's infrastructure and industrial investment continues to expand, and regional development synergy is steadily improving.
Four Provinces Dominate the List! Central China Leads in Operating Rates for Three Major Equipment Categories
In 2025, the overall operating rate of the central region reached 50.54%, ranking first among all regions. Anhui Province topped the national list with a 66.45% operating rate; Jiangxi ranked fourth with 63.43%; Henan ranked ninth with 56.37%; and Hubei ranked tenth with 55.84%. Four of the top ten provinces in terms of operating rate nationwide were located in the central region.
Looking at major equipment categories, the central region led the nation in operating rates for hoisting equipment (75.17%), excavating equipment (58.17%), and piling equipment (40.66%).
Furthermore, the central region led the nation in operating rates for excavators (58.17%) and rotary drilling rigs (40.66%).
**Model Workers Announced!** Guangdong Ranks First in Total Working Hours Nationwide
The top ten provinces in terms of total working hours for construction machinery in 2025, based on statistically available samples, are: Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Hebei, Hunan, Anhui, Yunnan, and Guangxi.
In 2025, Guangdong, leveraging its massive economy, numerous major projects, efficient equipment utilization, and the impetus of the 15th National Games, became the nation's leading province in construction machinery operating hours, reflecting its strong momentum in transportation infrastructure, manufacturing upgrades, foreign trade logistics, and cultural and sports support.
Focusing on Key Areas! Crane Lifting Equipment Leads the Way with a 71.64% Start-up Rate!
In 2025, among major equipment categories, crane lifting equipment had a 71.64% start-up rate, ranking first and far exceeding other equipment categories.
This fully demonstrates that large-tonnage, high-value-added heavy infrastructure and industrial projects are becoming the core focus of effective investment, with the construction intensity of "heavy-scale" projects such as bridges, tunnels, nuclear power, wind power, and large factories continuing to rise. my country's foreign trade reached a new high in 2025! Port equipment utilization surged for six consecutive months!
my country's foreign trade reached a new high in 2025, with imports and exports reaching 45.47 trillion yuan, a 3.8% increase.
From July to December 2025, the operating rate of port equipment saw continuous growth for six consecutive months, directly demonstrating a significant improvement in the activity and sustainability of my country's foreign trade logistics and port operations.
In 2025, the top ten provinces in terms of port equipment operating rate were: Ningxia, Zhejiang, Shaanxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Tianjin, Heilongjiang, Guangxi, Beijing, and Henan. This data fully illustrates that my country's foreign trade is shifting from a "coastal solo" model to a new pattern of coordinated development across "coastal + inland + border" regions.
The most active equipment revealed! Truck cranes operate "year-round," dominating the list for 12 consecutive months!
In 2025, among the various equipment categories, truck cranes, with their adaptability to multiple scenarios such as heavy infrastructure, energy projects, and large-scale factory construction, consistently ranked first for 12 consecutive months, becoming the most active category of construction machinery throughout the year. This directly reflects the continuity and high intensity of major project construction.
Excavators and concrete mixers formed the second tier, with excavators ranking second for 7 months and concrete mixers ranking second for 5 months. These two categories respectively correspond to core infrastructure operations such as earthmoving and concrete pouring. Their consistent ranking confirms the steady progress of livelihood and industrial projects such as residential construction, municipal pipelines, and industrial park infrastructure.
