The 2026 edition of the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards took place at the Ritz Carlton JBR on June 25 and recorded over 120 people in attendance, with a combination companies and individuals walking away of 35 awards on the night, comprising 32 winners and three honourable mentions.
Earlier, by the time nominations closed for this year’s edition of the CMME awards, there were over 100 nominations recorded across 32 categories, recognising excellence in construction machinery and allied services was. The gala event was attended by the who’s-who of the regional construction equipment sector, as well as senior industry personnel from outside the region
The 2026 edition of the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards was supported by Silver Sponsors: Al Marwan Machinery, Case Construction Equipment, Sinoboom and ZF.
“The annual Construction Machinery Middle East Awards is the only one of its kind in the entire Middle East and wider region that celebrates the equipment industry and recognizes excellence in it. The 2026 edition of the awards was among our most successful ones yet – that’s quite an achievement when you consider all that’s going on in the region,” said Anirban Bagchi, Head of Content for CMME and Truck & Fleet ME, at CPI Trade Media.
“I’m pleased to confirm that the event recorded over 120 people in attendance, and recognised some of the best and brightest players in our industry across a multitude of different categories, from the various equipment models in diverse categories to the rental companies, equipment manufacturers and people in the sector. I’d like to extend special thanks to all who attended the event yesterday, as well as to our sponsors and the judges. And of course huge congratulations to all the winners – as well as the shortlisted nominees – for their achievements in the face of stiff competition.”
The shortlist, honourable achievement recipients and award winners of the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2026 are as follows:
CONCRETE MACHINERY AWARDS
- CIFA MK32L
- XCMG XS412
- XCMG XS43Z5A
- XCMG XS62Z5A
Concrete Mixer of the Year:
XCMG XS412
Concrete Pump of the Year:
CIFA MK32L
ELECTIC MACHINERY AWARDS
- Toyota RRE140H
- XCMG XC975HEV
Electric Equipment of the Year:
XCMG XC975HEV
CRANE AND ACCESS MACHINERY AWARDS
Access Equipment:
- Genie GS-1932
- Genie S-85 XC
- Hangcha GTHZ170
- JCB AJ 48D
- Niftylift HR17E HeightRider 17
- Niftylift HR28 4×4 HeightRider 28
- Sinoboom AB16EJ
- Sinoboom AB46RJ
- Sinoboom AB22EJ Plus
Access Machine of the Year Honourable Achievement:
Sinoboom AB46RJ
Diesel Access Machine of the Year:
Niftylift HeightRider 28 HR28 4×4
Electric Access Machine of the Year:
Genie S-85 XC E
Cranes:
- JASO J1400
- MAEDA MC815C
- Spierings SK2400-R
- WOLFF 1250 B
- XCMG XCR90
All-terrain Crane of the Year:
MAEDA MC815C
Rough Terrain Crane of the Year:
XCMG XCR90
Truck-mounted Crane of the Year:
Spierings SK2400-R
Tower Crane of the Year:
WOLFF 1250 B
MINING MACHINERY AWARDS
- Mining Shovel / Excavator:
- Kobelco SK850
- Komatsu PC 2000
Mining Shovel / Excavator of the Year:
Komatsu PC 2000
Dumper / Hauler / Mining Truck:
- Komatsu HM 400
- SITRAK G7H 6A—4
- Volvo A40J
Dumper / Hauler / Mining Truck of the Year:
SITRAK G7H 6A-4
Crushing & Screening Equipment:
- Metso GP500
- Powerscreen Chieftain 2100X
Crushing & Screening Equipment of the Year:
Powerscreen Chieftain 2100X
MACHINERY AWARDS
Logistics, Warehousing and Material Handling Equipment:
- Bobcat DV250S-7
- Hangcha CPCD100XRW
- Konecranes S series Hoist
- Manitou MX50-4 R/T
- SOCMA 3-Ton Series
- Toyota 8FD50N
Logistics Equipment of the Year – Warehousing:
Hangcha CPCD100XRW
Logistics Equipment of the Year – Bulk Handling:
Bobcat DV250S-7
Wheel Loader:
- Komatsu WA470-6
- Volvo L150
Wheel Loader of the Year:
Komatsu WA470-6
Roadmaking Machinery:
- Ammann ARS
- CASE 1110EX-D
- Dynapac Redline DRF25-70C
- XCMG RP1355HD
Roadmaking Equipment of the Year – Compactor:
CASE 1110EX-D
Roadmaking Equipment of the Year – Paver:
XCMG RP1355HD
Telehandler:
- BOBCAT T40.180
- JCB 540-170
- Manitou MT-X1840
- Sinoboom TH45-18
Telehandler of the Year:
Manitou MT-X1840
Backhoe Loader:
- Bobcat B730M
- CASE 570V
- JCB 3CX
Backhoe Loader of the Year:
JCB 3CX
Skid-steer Loader:
- Bobcat S450
- CASE SR150B
- JCB 135
Skid-steer Loader of the Year:
Bobcat S450
Excavator:
- JCB 520X
- Kobelco SK380
- Komatsu PC 400
- Volvo EC480DL
- XCMG XE500G
Excavator of the Year – Honourable Achievement:
JCB 520X
Excavator of the Year:
Volvo EC480DL
COMPANY AWARDS
Service Initiative:
- Al Faris Group
- Al Marwan Machinery
- Sinoboom
- Techking Tires
Service Initiative of the Year:
Techking Tire Solutions
Rental Company:
- Al Faris Group
- Al Laith Group
- Al Marwan Machinery
- Dayim Equipment Rental
- Johnson Arabia
- MYCRANE
- Wolffkran
Rental Company of the Year – Access:
Al Laith Group
Rental Company of the Year – Machinery – Honourable Achievement:
Dayim Equipment Rental
Rental Company of the Year – Machinery:
Johnson Arabia
Rental Company of the Year – Cranes:
Al Faris Group
Specialised Lifting Champion:
- Al Faris Group
- Johnson Arabia
- Konercranes
- MYCRANE
- Wolffkran
Specialised Lifting Champion of the Year:
MYCRANE Trading
Editor’s Choice – Industry Executive of the Year:
Ramez Hamdan
Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment, UAE, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain
Distributor of the Year:
- Al Marwan Machinery
- Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment
- Galadari Heavy Equipment
- Grand Millennium Dubai
Distributor of the Year:
Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment
Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Year:
- Doosan Bobcat EMEA
- JCB
- Konecranes
- Magna Tyres Middle East & Africa
- Manitou Group
- Niftylift
- Sinoboom
- XCMG
Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Year – Access:
Sinoboom
Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Year – Compact Equipment:
Doosan Bobcat EMEA
Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Year – Earthmoving:
JCB
Editor’s Choice – Lifetime Achievement Award:
Mohamed Shams Elramly
GTE
The image gallery for the event can be seen here. Read more about the 2026 Digital Construction Awards by clicking here.
