The Irish market for new telescopic loaders reported an 65% increase in November 2024 at 33 units compared with November 2023, when 20 units were registered, according to new FTMTA data.

The year-to-date market shows a 0.83% increase in registrations.

The two leading brands - JCB and Manitou - account for 70% of the total new market, while Kramer is ranked third with a healthy 12% market share.

There were 43 imported used telescopic loaders registered in November 2024.

Wheel loaders

The FTMTA reports that the Irish wheeled loader market recorded a slightly higher number of new registrations in November 2024 at five units, compared with November 2023, while the year-to-date market has decreased by 20.41%.

The position of the smaller Chinese-manufactured machines increased to 59% of the total year-to-date new wheeled loader registrations in Ireland. There were five imported used wheeled loaders registered in Ireland in November 2024.

There was just one new backhoe loader registered in November 2024 - in November 2023, no new machines were registered.

There were five used backhoe loaders registered in November 2024 in Ireland.