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Tiltrotator competitors Rototilt, Steelwrist form open coupler standard
Tiltrotator competitors Rototilt and Steelwrist says they have adopted the “Open-S” standard for fully automatic quick couplers. The two say it means that users can combine excavator couplers, tiltrotators and tools from all manufacturers that adopt the standard. Together with third competitor Engcon, the companies have the majority of the white-hot North American tiltrotator market. […]
October 5, 2020
Construction Equipment
Sales up 50%, tiltrotator maker Engcon expands N.A. facilities
Saying it has seen a 50% year-over-year increase in North American orders during the first half of 2020, tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon has moved into larger facility and named Morten Solgaard its new North American managing director. Engcon says its products are appealing to both large and small contractors, which are buying Engcon’s full range of […]
September 30, 2020
Construction Equipment
Engcon updates DC2 tiltrotator control app for remote diagnostics
Engcon has updated the digging control app for its tiltrotators to enable service techs to better troubleshoot issues via smartphone. The DC2 control system fits all excavator brands on the market, and along with controlling Engcon’s tiltrotators, it can control the excavator’s belt and wheels, boom swing or variable boom function, the company says. The […]
July 24, 2020
Construction Equipment
Cat unveils tiltrotators for its compact excavator lineup
Caterpillar’s new TRS6 and TRS8 TiltRotate System (TRS) will bring tiltrotator capabilities to Cat Next Gen compact excavators. Using the TRS, users will be able to use a variety of attachments, including  buckets, forks, grapples, brooms, and compactors. Cat says it is partnering with Rototilt in developing TRS, but that it added design elements that in […]
March 13, 2020
Construction Equipment
The Top Construction Equipment Stories of 2019
1. Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades Today’s market heights have put an exclamation point on the construction equipment technician shortage, one that’s having a direct impact on contractors. Contractors can’t find the people they used to hire to take care of the equipment to the level they did in the past. […]
December 27, 2019
Construction Equipment
Rototilt moves to larger North American headquarters
Rototilt has moved its North American headquarters to a new, larger space in Brantford, Canada. The new headquarters has 17,500 square feet of additional space for increasing the company’s inventory of parts, accessory attachments and tiltrotators. The company says the move was prompted by increased interest in the past couple of year for the company’s […]
December 24, 2019
Construction Equipment
Rototilt redesigns 5 tiltrotators for smoother operation, precision
Rototilt has spent the past year updating its tiltrotators for longer life, smoother operation and increased precision, the company says. The updates have been added to the R3, R4, R5, R6 and R8 tiltrotator models, which fit excavators ranging from 6 to 32 metric tons. Tiltrotators are designed to rotate attachments 360 degrees and tilt […]
November 22, 2019
Construction Equipment
Excavator operator shows off Engcon tiltrotator’s capabilities
This operator wowed the crowds at a trade show in 2019 with his excavator and tiltrotator. Check out Equipment's World's video of him in action.
October 25, 2019
Construction Equipment
Hyundai, Engcon team up to integrate tiltrotators on Hyundai excavators
Hyundai and Engcon are partnering to equip Hyundai excavators with tiltrotators, and both companies were showcasing the partnership at their respective booths at ICUEE. Engcon announced in August that it would factory fit its DC2 control system and levers on Hyundai excavators to accommodate tiltrotators, which offer 360-degree attachment rotation and tilt for more precise […]
October 3, 2019
Construction Equipment
Doosan to offer excavators factory fitted with Engcon tiltrotators, hitches in Europe
Doosan and Engcon are partnering up to offer Engcon’s tiltrotators, control systems and hitches as factory-installed options on Doosan excavators in Europe, the two companies announced. According to an Engcon news release, the first Doosan excavators fitted with Engcon equipment will roll off the production line this fall. “The advantage for our end customers is […]
September 13, 2019
Construction Equipment
Tiltrotator OEM Engcon reports record fiscal year
With fiscal year 2018 in the books, Engcon says it has seen record-breaking figures and expects continued increased demand in the tiltrotator market. The company is reporting FY2018 sales of 1.2 billion Swedish krona (SEK). That amounts to about $124 million U.S. and represents an increase of SEK 137 million ($14.1 million). Total earnings at […]
September 11, 2019
Construction Equipment
Rototilt intros grading beam lineup for use with its tiltrotators
The Rototilt grading beams allow excavator operators to grade surfaces on roads and larger land areas with fewer machine movements. More on Equipment World.
June 18, 2019
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