Equipment and Industry Segments Examined

DATAPOINT presents information on a specific Equipment Application and Industry
Segment each month prepared by Carol Turner, Power Systems Research Senior Analyst,
Global Operations. Industry trends and equipment specifications are provided.
Data comes from PSR proprietary databases, OE Link™ and
EnginLink™

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2024 Light Plant Production

19,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Light Plants expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

A Light Plant, also known as a Light Tower, is a piece of mobile equipment which has one or more high-intensity lamps mounted on a mast. The mast is attached to a trailer, with a generator to power the lamps. The generator is powered by a diesel engine. Light plants mostly are used for construction and mining projects.

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR

Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

2024 Motorcycle Production

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392,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of on-highway Motorcycles expected to be produced in North America (US and Mexico) in 2024.

On-Road Motorcycles or Street Bikes are motorized two-wheeled vehicles that are street legal for sport and leisure activities. They include features such as headlights, brake lights and turn signals.

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.      

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR

Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

2024 North America Scooter Production

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175,300 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Scooters expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for recreation, although they are used for primary transportation in many cases.

It’s important to note that Go-Ped manufactures stand-on scooters. 

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR

Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

2024 Global Snowmobile Production 

89,400 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Snowmobiles expected to be produced in Canada, Finland, Italy, Japan and U.S. in 2024.

Snowmobiles, often called sleds, are motor vehicles that have a revolving tread in the rear and steerable runners in the front, for traveling over snow off-road, often at speeds exceeding 100 mph. They are used for recreation and industrial purposes.

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR

Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operationsat Power Systems Research

2024 NA Skid Steer Production        

96,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Skid Steer Loaders expected to be produced in North America (US and Canada) in 2024.

A Skid Steer Loader also known as a Skid Loader, Skid-Steer Loader, or Skidsteer, is a small rigid frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or attachments.

Four major uses for Skid Steer Loaders are: Agricultural, 29%; Rental Fleets, 22%; Construction, 20%, and Landscape, 12%.

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR

Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operationsat Power Systems Research

NA Plate Compactor Production        

3,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Plate Compactors expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

Plate Compactors, also known as plate vibrators, are used to compact soils, base materials, sand beddings and pavers, to promote interlocking.

One key piece of equipment for almost all jobs is a plate compactor There are three main categories of plate compactors:  a single plate, reversible plate and heavy-duty compactors, mostly used for soil and asphalt compaction.  The most popular are reversible plate compactors because they can go in both directions (forward/backward).

This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

Expect the production of Plate Compactors in NA to increase up to 10% by 2030.    PSR

Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research