HKL Baumaschinen

HKL Baumaschinen GmbH is a German construction equipment dealer and rental company headquartered in Hamburg. Founded in 1970 by Claus Städing and Wolfgang Thumm from Hamburg, Hans-Hermann Johnson from Kiel and Bernd Meyer from Lübeck, the company takes its name from the initials of its three original locations: Hamburg, Kiel and Lübeck. Initially focused on trading new and used construction machinery, HKL expanded into equipment rental in 1972 with the so-called HKL Mietpark. Over the following decades it grew nationwide across Germany, opening locations in eastern Germany from 1989. International expansion began in 1993 with a first station in Poland, followed by market entry into Austria in 2012. As of January 2026, the company operates more than 180 locations in Germany, Austria and Poland. At the end of 2023 it employed around 1,650 people and generated revenue of over 500 million euros in that year. HKL's business covers the rental and sale of new and used construction machinery and equipment, along with related customer service. Its manufacturer-independent range includes more than 160,000 rental items, spanning earthmoving machinery, aerial work platforms, vehicles, power generators and room systems. In addition, the company operates so-called Baushops at its locations for the sale of tools, small equipment and accessories. Its customers are primarily companies in the construction industry, skilled trades, industry and municipalities. The company presents itself as a partner for construction machinery and equipment with over 55 years of experience, emphasizing proximity and immediate availability through its network of centers.

HKL Baumaschinen was founded in 1970 by Claus Städing and Wolfgang Thumm from Hamburg, Hans-Hermann Johnson from Kiel and Bernd Meyer from Lübeck. The company name "HKL" is derived from the initials of these three original locations: Hamburg, Kiel and Lübeck. Initially, the business focused on trading new and used construction machinery. In 1972, the offering was expanded to include the rental of machines and equipment, known as the HKL Mietpark. The company subsequently expanded nationwide across Germany, and from 1989 it also opened locations in eastern Germany. Expansion into neighboring countries began in 1993 with the opening of a first station in Poland, followed by market entry into Austria in 2012. By January 2026, HKL operated more than 180 locations in Germany, Austria and Poland. At the end of 2023, the company employed around 1,650 people and generated revenue of over 500 million euros in that year. The company's business activities include the rental and sale of new and used construction machinery and equipment, along with associated customer service. Its manufacturer-independent range consists of more than 160,000 rental items, including earthmoving machinery, aerial work platforms, vehicles, power generators and room systems. In addition, HKL operates so-called Baushops at its locations for the sale of tools, small equipment and accessories. Its customers are primarily companies in the construction industry, skilled trades, industry and municipalities.

• 2026

  Operated more than 180 locations in Germany, Austria and Poland as of January.

• 2023

  Employed around 1,650 people and generated revenue of over 500 million euros.

• 2012

  Market entry into Austria.

• 1993

  First international station opened in Poland.

• 1989

  Opened locations in eastern Germany.

• 1972

  Expanded into equipment rental with the HKL Mietpark.

• 1970

  Founded by Claus Städing, Wolfgang Thumm, Hans-Hermann Johnson and Bernd Meyer; name derived from Hamburg, Kiel and Lübeck.

Manufacturer-independent construction equipment rental and sales partner with a dense network of centers, emphasizing proximity and immediate availability.

• Aerial work platforms and telehandlers

• Containers and room systems

• Mobile scaffolding

• Power and lighting equipment

• Vehicles

• Construction equipment

• Mini excavators

• Compactors

• Generators

• Lighting technology

• Trailers

• Vibratory plates

1. 1HKL Baumaschinen official websitehkl-baumaschinen.de
2. 2HKL Baumaschinen – Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3HKL Baumaschinen – Wikidatawikidata.org