Why are excavators so popular? ——Revealing the truth behind the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of excavators has unexpectedly become the focus of heated discussions on social platforms. From short video platforms to financial reports, related discussions have remained high. This article will analyze the reasons behind this phenomenon based on the data from the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. List of hot search data on the entire network

| Platform | Number of related topics | Highest single-day popularity | core keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182,000 items | 120 million reads | #Which company has the best excavator technology# | |
| Douyin | 65,000 videos | 85 million plays | Excavator operation, construction site daily life |
| Baidu Index | Single-day peak value 8920 | A month-on-month increase of 320% | Excavator price and model comparison |
2. Three major reasons for phenomenal popularity
1. Chain reaction of accelerated infrastructure investment
In March, the operation rate of infrastructure projects nationwide reached 78%, driving a surge in demand for construction machinery. According to data from the Ministry of Finance, among the first batch of special bonds in 2024, infrastructure projects accounted for 63%, directly stimulating the market's attention to excavators and other equipment.
| area | Number of newly started projects | Construction machinery purchase volume |
|---|---|---|
| East China | 142 | A year-on-year increase of 45% |
| South China | 98 | A year-on-year increase of 38% |
2. Traffic boost from short video platform
The topic "Excavator Challenge" on the Douyin platform has been played 430 million times, and the use of related special effects templates has exceeded 2 million. Among them, @constructionsite小王's series of videos received a maximum of 1.82 million likes, triggering a craze among amateurs to imitate.
3. Extension of the vocational education craze
The latest data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security shows that the number of construction machinery operator examinations increased by 67% year-on-year, with "post-00s" accounting for 41%. The person in charge of admissions at a training school said: "The number of inquiries for excavator driving courses has doubled compared with last month."
3. Analysis of distribution of public opinion and attitude
| emotion type | Proportion | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| curious entertainment | 52% | "The excavator dance is so magical" |
| career discussion | 28% | "Is it profitable to learn to drive an excavator?" |
| Economic ties | 15% | "Excavator sales are an economic barometer" |
4. Interpretation by industry experts
The Secretary-General of the China Construction Machinery Industry Association pointed out: "The popularity of excavators reflects the public's renewed attention to the real economy under the background of new infrastructure. Industry data from January to February show that sales of small excavators increased by 36% year-on-year, indicating that the proportion of self-employed individuals is increasing."
5. Forecast of future trends
According to Alibaba auction data, the transaction volume of second-hand excavators has increased by 40% for three consecutive weeks. It is expected that in the short term:
1. Short video platforms generate more creative content
2. Vocational education institutions launch short-term crash courses
3. County markets usher in a wave of equipment updates
The unexpected popularity of excavators is not only an interesting case of the collision between the digital economy and traditional industries, but also reflects the pragmatic attitude of contemporary young people towards career choices. This phenomenon-level spread of "hardcore cuteness" may be a unique footnote for industrial development in the post-epidemic era.
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