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 October 24, 2025

# UK construction equipment sales bounce back in September

    Louise Carney  ·   1 minute read

UK sales of construction equipment recovered strongly in September, following a slowdown in August, according to the latest report from the UK Construction Equipment Data Exchange — a collaboration between the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) and Systematics International.

## Sales up for construction and earthmoving equipment

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment were more than 13% higher in September compared with the same month last year. This rebound keeps sales for the first three quarters of 2025 around 8% ahead of 2024 levels for the same period. The figures remain in line with forecasts of modest growth for the second half of the year, with a single-digit increase in sales expected overall.

Telehandlers (for construction) continue to lead the market in growth, with sales up 15.1% in the first nine months of the year compared with 2024. Excavators also performed well, showing a 10% year-on-year increase, while Mini and Midi Excavators rose by 8% during the same period. These four product groups together account for between 85% and 90% of total equipment sales.

Wheeled Loaders, however, have been the weakest of the high-volume categories, with sales more than 10% lower than last year’s figures. Meanwhile, the lower-volume product categories — grouped as “Others” in the report — have shown steady improvement in recent months and are now only 4% below 2024 levels for the same period.

## Resilient demand points to steady growth ahead

Overall, the September results mark a positive shift for the sector, suggesting that UK equipment demand remains resilient and on course for steady growth through to the end of the year.

Full data, including regional and product breakdowns, are available exclusively to CEA members here:[ Sales Market Insights](https://thecea.org.uk/market-insights-sales).

*Source: UK Construction Equipment Data Exchange, CEA & Systematics International*

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