Hydrema

Hydrema is a Danish heavy-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Støvring, North Jutland. The company develops and produces machines for earthmoving, construction, infrastructure, rail-related work and selected defence applications. Its principal product families include articulated and site dump trucks, backhoe loaders, wheeled excavators, rail-capable machines and the 910MCV mine-clearing vehicle. Hydrema’s market position is built around specialized equipment, compact dimensions, maneuverability and in-house engineering rather than mass-market volume production. The company’s origins date to 1959, when Aksel Kyed and Kjeld W. Jensen established Kyed and Werner Jensen. The original business combined district-heating work with the fabrication of hydraulic digging equipment. In 1960 the enterprise was divided, and Kjeld W. Jensen established Hydrema as a separate company. The headquarters moved from Aalborg to Støvring in 1962, when the business had 15 employees and occupied approximately 320 square metres. Støvring has remained the company’s principal administrative and manufacturing base, although its production footprint later expanded into Germany. Hydrema initially adapted purchased tractors, including machines sourced from other manufacturers, by adding its own hydraulic equipment. A major technological and commercial transition occurred in 1980, when the company began producing complete machines in-house with the 800-series backhoe loaders. This gave Hydrema greater control over chassis, hydraulics and machine integration. In 1983 it entered dump-truck manufacturing, and during part of the late 1980s it also produced mobile building cranes. The 800-series was replaced by the 900-series in 1990, introducing a redesigned chassis and more capable axles and digging equipment. International expansion began with a Norwegian subsidiary in 1971, followed by operations or subsidiaries in Sweden, West Germany, England and France. In 1997 Hydrema acquired Weimar-Werk Baumaschinen, obtaining a significant German production facility in Weimar. The German site became an important part of the company’s manufacturing structure alongside Støvring. Hydrema has also supplied machines through sales and service operations in several European countries, the United States and other international markets, supported by dealers in additional countries. Hydrema broadened its portfolio beyond conventional construction equipment in the 1990s. In 1996 it began producing the MCV 910 mine-clearing vehicle, designed to clear areas containing personnel and anti-tank mines. The company also introduced the MPV 900 in 1998, a multi-purpose vehicle designed to accept different tools, including telescopic and digging attachments. The mine-clearing business subsequently connected Hydrema with defence customers, including reported evaluation or proving operations by the Indian Army in 2004. In 2006, a counter-purchase arrangement associated with Sweden’s Hägglunds and BAE Systems led to Hydrema’s involvement in producing, mounting and integrating 45 turrets for Denmark’s CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles. Hydrema’s current brand scope therefore spans conventional construction machinery and more specialized equipment. Its construction range includes articulated dump trucks, backhoe loaders and wheeled excavators, while its rail range adapts selected excavator and dump-truck designs for railway applications. The company remains associated with Danish engineering and manufacturing, with Støvring serving as the central corporate and production location and Weimar providing additional manufacturing capacity. Publicly available reference material does not establish a current owner, parent group, listing status or named current chief executive.

Hydrema traces its beginnings to 1959, when Aksel Kyed and Kjeld W. Jensen founded Kyed and Werner Jensen. The business combined district-heating activities with the fabrication of hydraulic digging equipment. In 1960 the company was split, and Kjeld W. Jensen established Hydrema. The headquarters were initially in Aalborg, but the company moved to Støvring in 1962. At that point Hydrema employed 15 people and operated from a 320-square-metre site. During its early years Hydrema worked with purchased tractors and fitted them with its own hydraulic equipment. In 1980 the company moved toward complete in-house machine production with the Hydrema 800-series backhoe loaders. The transition allowed Hydrema to develop its own integrated machine designs, while engines were sourced from external suppliers. The company added dump trucks in 1983 and briefly manufactured mobile building cranes in the late 1980s. In 1990 the 800-series was replaced by the 900-series, featuring a new chassis, stronger axles and a more powerful digging arm. Hydrema developed an international presence through subsidiaries and sales operations. A Norwegian subsidiary was established in 1971, followed by Sweden in 1979, West Germany in 1981, England in 1985 and France in 1988. Machines manufactured in Denmark were exported to further markets, including the United States, Australia and Poland. In 1997 Hydrema acquired Weimar-Werk Baumaschinen, adding a German production site in Weimar. The Støvring and Weimar facilities became the company’s two principal manufacturing locations. Product development broadened in the 1990s. Hydrema introduced the MPV 900 in 1998 as a multi-purpose vehicle capable of accepting different tools, such as a telescopic arm or digging arm. In 1996 the company began producing the MCV 910 mine-clearing vehicle. The vehicle was intended for rapid clearance of large mine-contaminated areas and expanded Hydrema’s activities into specialist defence and security equipment. In 2004 the MCV was used in proving operations associated with the Indian Army for clearing personnel and anti-tank mines with explosive weights of up to 10 kilograms. Hydrema’s defence-related work expanded in 2006 through a counter-purchase deal connected with Hägglunds, then part of BAE Systems. Under the arrangement, Hydrema was to produce, mount and integrate 45 turrets for the Danish Army’s CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles. Alongside this specialist work, the company continued developing construction and infrastructure machinery, including articulated dump trucks, backhoe loaders, wheeled excavators and rail-adapted equipment. The company’s documented sales and service network has included Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, France, the United Kingdom and the United States, with dealers serving additional countries. Hydrema remains based in Støvring and is associated with the design and manufacture of specialized earthmoving and infrastructure machines. Public reference material does not identify a current chief executive, ultimate owner, parent company or stock-market listing.

• 2006

  CV9035 turret integration work

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema undertakes production, mounting and integration of 45 turrets for Denmark’s CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles.

• 2004

  MCV participates in Indian Army proving operations

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  The mine-clearing vehicle is used in reported proving operations associated with the Indian Army.

• 1998

  MPV 900 is launched

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema introduces a multi-purpose vehicle designed to switch between tools such as telescopic and digging arms.

• 1997

  Weimar-Werk Baumaschinen is acquired

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema acquires the German manufacturer and obtains production facilities in Weimar.

• 1996

  MCV 910 mine-clearing production begins

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema enters mine-clearing vehicle production with the MCV 910.

• 1990

  900-series replaces the 800-series

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema introduces a revised backhoe-loader generation with a new chassis, stronger axles and a more powerful digging system.

• 1983

  Dump-truck production begins

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  The company expands its own manufacturing range into dump trucks.

• 1980

  Complete machine production begins

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema starts building complete machines in-house with the 800-series backhoe loaders.

• 1971

  Norwegian subsidiary established

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema begins its documented subsidiary-led expansion outside Denmark.

• 1962

  Headquarters move to Støvring

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Hydrema relocates from Aalborg to Støvring with 15 employees and a 320-square-metre operating site.

• 1960

  Hydrema is established as a separate company

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Following the division of the original business, Kjeld W. Jensen starts Hydrema.

• 1959

  Kyed and Werner Jensen is founded

  [1]Hydremaen.wikipedia.org

  Aksel Kyed and Kjeld W. Jensen establish a business combining district-heating work with hydraulic digging-equipment fabrication.

A specialized Danish manufacturer of durable, high-quality earthmoving and infrastructure equipment, with an emphasis on maneuverability, integrated hydraulics, niche applications and engineering-led customization.

• Dump trucks and backhoe loaders · 1990

  Hydrema 900-series

  The 900-series represents a major generation of Hydrema construction machinery. The range includes articulated dump-truck variants and backhoe loaders, with documented models such as the 912G, 912GS, 912HM, 922G, 922GS, 922G 2.55 and 922HM on the dump-truck side, and the 906G, 908G, 926G and 928G among the backhoe loaders. The generation followed the 800-series and introduced revised chassis, axles and digging equipment.

• Dump trucks

  Hydrema DT6 and 707G series

  Hydrema’s documented dump-truck range includes the DT6 and 707G family, including the 707G Power+ variant. These machines form part of the company’s broader offering for earthmoving and construction transport, alongside the larger 900-series articulated dump trucks. The available reference material identifies the models but does not provide complete current specifications or market availability.

• Wheeled excavators

  Hydrema MX-series

  The MX range consists of wheeled excavators, with documented models including the MX14G, MX16G, MX17G, MX18G and MX20G. The machines extend Hydrema’s equipment portfolio beyond articulated dump trucks and backhoe loaders into mobile excavation. The same basic platform family is also represented in rail-adapted versions for infrastructure and railway work.

• Rail excavators

  MX16G Rail and MX20G Rail

  These rail-capable excavators adapt Hydrema’s wheeled-excavator concept for railway applications. The documented range includes the MX16G Rail and MX20G Rail. Rail equipment enables work on or alongside tracks and illustrates Hydrema’s strategy of applying its core machine engineering to specialized infrastructure environments.

• Rail dump truck

  912GS Rail

  The 912GS Rail is a rail-adapted dump truck associated with Hydrema’s infrastructure equipment range. It combines the company’s dump-truck expertise with equipment intended for railway work. Public reference material identifies the model but does not provide enough information to establish its launch date, current production status or detailed technical specification.

• Mine-clearing vehicle · 1996

  Hydrema 910MCV

  The 910MCV is Hydrema’s specialist mine-clearing vehicle. Introduced into production in 1996, it was designed to clear large areas containing personnel and anti-tank mines in a comparatively short time. The vehicle marked Hydrema’s entry into a defence and security segment and was later associated with proving operations for the Indian Army.

• Multi-purpose vehicle · 1998

  Hydrema MPV 900

  The MPV 900 was introduced as a multi-purpose vehicle capable of changing tools for different tasks. Documented attachments included a telescopic arm and a digging arm. Its concept broadened Hydrema’s product offering by emphasizing implement flexibility rather than a single dedicated construction function.

• 2006

  Expansion into defence vehicle integrationStrategy

  Background

  A counter-purchase arrangement was established in connection with Swedish Hägglunds, a company associated with BAE Systems.

  Action taken

  Hydrema was assigned production, mounting and integration work for 45 turrets for the Danish Army’s CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles.

  Aftermath

  The arrangement expanded Hydrema’s defence-industry role beyond mine-clearing vehicles into armoured-vehicle subsystem work.

  Source

• 1997

  Acquisition of Weimar-Werk BaumaschinenM&A

  Background

  Hydrema was expanding its manufacturing capacity and international presence.

  Action taken

  The company acquired Weimar-Werk Baumaschinen in Germany.

  Aftermath

  Hydrema obtained a Weimar production facility that became a substantial complement to its Danish manufacturing base.

  Source

• 1996

  Entry into mine-clearing vehiclesProduct launch

  Background

  Hydrema sought to extend its engineering capabilities beyond conventional construction machinery.

  Action taken

  The company began producing the MCV 910 mine-clearing vehicle.

  Aftermath

  The move created a specialist defence and security product line and led to later mine-clearing evaluations and operations.

  Source

• 1980

  Shift to complete in-house machine productionStrategy

  Background

  Before 1980, Hydrema commonly obtained tractors from other manufacturers and fitted them with its own hydraulic equipment.

  Action taken

  The company began producing complete machines itself, starting with the 800-series backhoe loaders.

  Aftermath

  This established the foundation for Hydrema’s own machine platforms and subsequent expansion into dump trucks and other specialized equipment.

  Source

1. 1Hydremaen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Hydrema official websitehydrema.com