智通财经网·2025-09-26 08:09Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that excavator sales are expected to grow significantly in August 2025, with total sales reaching 16,523 units, a year-on-year increase of 12.8% [1] - Domestic sales in August 2025 are projected at 7,685 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 14.8%, while export sales are expected to be 8,838 units, up by 11.1% [1] - The domestic sales accounted for 47% of total sales in August 2025, while exports made up 53% [1] Group 2 - The average working hours for major construction machinery in August 2025 decreased by 9.45% year-on-year, with excavators averaging 63.3 hours [2] - The operating rate for major construction machinery also declined, with an overall rate of 55.1% in August 2025, down by 6.83 percentage points year-on-year [2] Group 3 - Trade friction risks are considered manageable, as most Chinese construction machinery manufacturers have low exposure to the U.S. market, with companies like XCMG and Zoomlion having less than 1% and around 1% of total revenue from the U.S., respectively [3] Group 4 - Recommended stocks include SANY Heavy Industry, Zoomlion, XCMG, and Hengli Hydraulic, with LiuGong identified as a beneficiary [4]