STEELWRIST has announced plans to unveil several new products at bauma 2025.
Visitors will have the chance to experience the third generation Steelwrist XTR tiltrotators, as well as the new SQ40 automatic coupler that brings SQ technology to excavators below seven tonnes.
In 2024 the first model in the third generation of tiltrotators was launched – the XTR20. At bauma, this will be followed by two additional models: XTR15 for excavators between 12 and 15 tonnes, and XTR23 for excavators between 19 and 23 tonnes. The XTR15 comes with S/SQ60 interface, while the XTR23 is equipped with S/SQ70 or S/SQ70/55 interface.
Both new models boast all the features that were presented when the XTR20 was launched, with ‘best in class’ tilt geometry, OptiLube onboard lubrication system, and LockSense, a sensor-based system to indicate if the work tool is securely locked. Common for all XTR models is that they are upgradeable from S to SQ interface. The third-generation Steelwrist tiltrotators feature steel cast components, including the upper coupler, gearbox, and quick coupler below the tiltrotator. This is designed to ensure ‘maximum durability’ while maintaining a compact build and low overall height.
“Our XTR generation of tiltrotators represents a leap forward in performance and reliability and with features like LockSense, OptiLube, more tilt and rotation torque and easy upgradeability, we show our continued commitment to improving excavator efficiency,” said Markus Nilsson, Steelwrist CTO. “All the experience we gained over our first 20 years in business has gone into the development of our XTR tiltrotators, and I am extremely proud of what the team has accomplished.”
Steelwrist has extended its SQ technology to include the SQ40 automatic coupler (patent pending) for excavators below seven tonnes. SQ40 allows for quick changes of high flow-powered work tools also on smaller excavators.
The manufacturer added that ‘significant development efforts’ have gone into the design of the new SQ40 automatic coupler, and one ‘very critical’ criteria was to ensure the flow required to power demanding hydraulic work tools. The SQ40 coupler is optimised to achieve a flow of 70 l/min thanks to a new coupling that provides 40% more flow area compared to a standard 3/8” coupling.
SQ40 follows the symmetrical standard for S40, which means existing work tools with this interface are compatible and the customer can use these directly without any expensive adaptations.
At bauma, Steelwrist will show two excavators with SQ40. One machine is equipped with a Direct fit X07 tiltrotator, and one with a Direct fit XR7 rotor coupler. The diggers will feature in live demonstrations where they will share a wide range of work tools between each other.
The existing range of powered work tools with S40 interface will also be made available with the SQ interface, following the launch at bauma. This includes the Steelwrist HCX hydraulic compactors, MGX multi grapples, SGX sorting grapples, and other relevant powered work tools.
A new multi grapple – the MGX4 – will be introduced for excavators between two and four tonnes. The solution sits between the smaller MGX2 and slightly larger MGX6, which means the Steelwrist range of multi grapples now consists of six different models.
Also being unveiled is the TSX6 tree shear, designed for excavators up to seven tonnes. The product has a fixed blade and powerful cylinder. The two grapple arms are designed to give the best grip around the tree trunk, while the use of ‘high quality’ steel means the grapples are ‘durable yet light in weight’, Steelwrist added. The knife is located at the bottom of the shear to get as low to the stump as possible.
“A job needs a tool and a tool needs a carrier, that is our starting point when developing our range of work tools, designed to make our customers’ excavators even more versatile and productive,” added Stefan Stockhaus, Steelwrist CEO. “With the introduction of SQ40 we have made sure it will be possible to easily upgrade their Steelwrist existing powered work tool from S to SQ interface, without any welding required. We also expand our range of work tools with the TSX tree shear, a product which we will show live in our stand at bauma.”
