This profile is about Shantui Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, or Shantui for short. The company is the largest manufacturer of crawler dozers in China and has grown to become a major global supplier. It is the core operating unit of Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co. Ltd (SDHI). Before the 2020s, its four main product categories were crawler dozers, road machinery, undercarriage products, and structural parts for construction equipment. However, through acquisition, it has expanded in recent years into wheeled loaders, hydraulic excavators, mini excavators, and concrete machinery.

Off-Highway Research has profiled Shantui several times in the past, in 2003, 2005, 2008, 2015 and 2022. During this period, the company has undergone rapid development and significant changes to its structure, product portfolio, and manufacturing capacity. 2025 marks the company’s 50th anniversary. This profile aims to outline the company's medium and long-term development plans and identify the changes that have taken place since the last publication.