LiuGong is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Europe by establishing a new regional hub in Italy and developing a European test and adaptation centre, alongside the presentation of its expanding portfolio of diesel and battery-electric construction equipment at SaMoTer 2026.

As one of Europe’s leading construction equipment exhibitions, SaMoTer provides a platform for LiuGong to showcase how it is aligning its global capabilities with the specific needs of European customers.

New Italian hub to strengthen regional operations

At the exhibition, LiuGong will formally announce the establishment of LiuGong Machinery Italy Srl, headquartered in Imola. The new entity will serve as a regional hub supporting operations across Italy, Spain, Portugal and Malta.

Bringing together sales, service, technical support and dealer development functions, the hub is designed to strengthen collaboration with partners and improve responsiveness to customers across Europe. It will play a central role in supporting LiuGong’s continued growth in the region and enhancing the overall customer experience.

European test and adaptation centre to enhance real-world performance

A key component of the Italian hub is the development of a European test-and-adaptation centre.

This facility will focus on validating machines and attachments in real working conditions and adapting them to meet the specific requirements of European applications.

By supporting the testing and optimisation of a wide range of attachments, the centre will help ensure compatibility, performance, and efficiency across diverse use cases.

By capturing direct feedback from operators, contractors and dealers, the centre will accelerate the localisation of LiuGong’s machines, ensuring they are aligned with the demands of key applications such as quarrying, earthmoving, road construction and municipal work.

Application-focused portfolio for European markets

At SaMoTer 2026, LiuGong will showcase a comprehensive range of machines selected to reflect the most common and demanding applications across the region.

Key highlights include:

• Excavator 909FCR – designed for urban construction and rental, combining compact radius, advanced hydraulics and strong breakout force with the stability required for attachment-led applications.
• Wheel Loader 820T HST – LiuGong’s first diesel compact wheel loader, developed for landscaping and municipal applications, featuring a two-speed hydrostatic transmission with cruise control for smooth and efficient operation.
• Wheel Loader 890T Block Handler – purpose-built for the demanding quarrying sector, capable of handling blocks of up to 26 tonnes with reinforced structures, upgraded hydraulics and heavy-duty axles.

LiuGong will also highlight the expansion of its road machinery offering, including:

• Single-drum Roller 6608F – delivering effective compaction with a larger drum diameter and consistent amplitude
• Tandem-drum Roller 6027F – featuring high- and low-frequency vibration for consistent compaction quality
• Skidsteer 378C – compact, powerful, and built for versatility, the LiuGong 378C delivers strong lifting performance, precise control, and fast attachment adaptability to handle a wide range of job site demands with ease.

The display will feature a comprehensive lineup including the 925FCR, 9027FZTS, 9057FZTS, 923FN and 956F HD excavators, alongside the TD25M dozer and 4215D motor grader, covering applications from urban construction and utilities to quarrying, mining and bulk earthmoving. A forklift display will also showcase LiuGong’s latest-generation material handling solutions, featuring modern design, enhanced operator comfort, and intuitive controls to maximise productivity across industrial applications.

Together, this portfolio reflects LiuGong’s commitment to delivering tough, easy-to-operate equipment with a competitive total cost of ownership, underpinned by a Total Solutions approach and the integration of intelligent systems and advanced technologies to enhance performance, efficiency and long-term value.

Advancing practical electrification and cost efficiency

LiuGong will also present its growing battery-electric portfolio, demonstrating its continued focus on practical and cost-effective electrification.

Featured machines include:

• Wheel Loader 870HE – designed for high-demand applications, equipped with a 423-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, delivering zero emissions, low noise and up to nine hours of runtime, supported by intelligent energy management and fast charging capability.
• Wheel Loader 838TE – designed for small to medium-scale and confined job sites, combining flexibility and efficiency with a 193-kWh battery, enhanced operator comfort and zero-emission operation with up to 6–8 hours of runtime.

With fuel costs remaining volatile and increasing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions, LiuGong’s battery-electric machines offer a viable alternative that delivers performance while lowering operating costs. These machines are already validated in real-world applications, helping customers reduce fuel dependency while maintaining productivity.

The European test and adaptation centre will play an important role in validating both conventional and electric machines, ensuring complete solutions are optimised for European operating conditions.

Closer to customers, focused on real-world needs

“Establishing our Italian hub is about getting closer to our customers and understanding their day-to-day challenges,” said Fabio Marlia, CEO, LiuGong Machinery Italy Srl.

“This new operation allows us to respond faster, strengthen collaboration with our dealers and validate our machines and attachments in real working environments. The test and adaptation centre will be key to capturing the voice of the customer and translating that into practical improvements. At a time when customers are facing rising fuel costs and increasing regulatory pressure, our focus is on delivering solutions that are technologically advanced, cost-effective and ready to perform in real applications. Our growing electric portfolio is an important part of that commitment.

Strategic step for long-term growth

With its investment in a new Italian hub, a strong focus on customer-led machine adaptation, and an expanding range of diesel and electrified equipment, LiuGong is well positioned to deliver more responsive, application-driven and cost-effective solutions to customers across  Europe, reflecting its commitment to globalisation through local presence, Total Solutions, and the integration of intelligent technologies.