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Develon secures major deal to supply up to 70 DD130 dozers to the Polish Army

Develon has secured a major contract to supply up to 70 DD130 dozers to the Polish Army, marking a significant milestone for the brand in Europe’s specialized equipment and military procurement market.

The tender, led by Poland’s 3rd Regional Logistics Base, covers the supply of 50 crawler dozers, with an option for an additional 20 units. According to Polish defence media outlet, Defence24, the selected bid was submitted by MW Rail S.A., with the equipment to be supplied under the Develon brand of the HD Hyundai Group and collaborated with Glomak Polska, the Polish National Distributor of Develon.

This achievement is particularly meaningful as it comes just two years after Develon introduced its dozer range to the European market. It is one of the largest single-model compact dozer deals in Europe and carries strong symbolic importance, as the machines will be supplied not for ordinary construction applications, but for military engineering operations.

The Polish Army’s tender required strict compliance with demanding performance, durability, transport, working equipment and operational requirements. According to Defence24, the machines are expected to support a wide range of military engineering tasks, including excavation, ground levelling, earthmoving, terrain preparation, short-distance material pushing and operations using blades, rippers, towing devices and other specialized attachments. The machines must also be capable of working continuously under load for at least 10 hours.

Develon won the project after competing until the final stage against key globally recognized brands in the dozer segment. This result demonstrates not only the product competitiveness of the DD130, but also Develon’s engineering capability and organizational agility in responding to demanding customer requirements.

One of the key challenges in the project was meeting the Polish Army’s specific technical requirements while using a production-based machine configuration. Develon responded proactively by adjusting parts of the frame structure and optimizing the motor displacement to increase maximum travel speed. In addition, the machines require military-specific specifications, including defence-colour painting, making the project far more complex than a standard commercial delivery.

Delivery timing was another major challenge. Develon plans to supply 50 units, and up to 70 units including the optional quantity, by November 2026. Given the need for special configurations and military painting, meeting this delivery schedule requires close cooperation across production, engineering, quality, supply chain, sales and product management teams.

The project therefore stands as a strong example of company-wide collaboration to meet both technical requirements and a challenging delivery timeline. The contract also comes at a time when demand for defence capability and military engineering equipment is increasing across Europe due to ongoing regional security concerns.

Against this backdrop, Develon’s success in securing a large-scale Polish military supply contract is expected to further strengthen the brand’s credibility in public procurement, defence-related equipment and strategic infrastructure markets.

A Develon spokesperson said: “This contract is more than a major sales achievement. It is a clear demonstration of the DD130’s performance, quality and Develon’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to demanding customer requirements in Europe.”

The spokesperson added that by meeting strict military procurement conditions and a challenging delivery schedule through close cross-functional collaboration, Develon has demonstrated its ability to serve as a reliable partner not only in construction equipment, but also in public, military, infrastructure recovery and strategic equipment sectors.

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