ROTOTILT has announced it has become the first tiltrotator manufacturer to collaborate with Komatsu on an integrated ‘plug & play’ solution.
Komatsu’s new PC220LC/LCi-12 will be available with factory installed preparation for tiltrotators from Rototilt.
“Komatsu’s choice of Rototilt as their first integrated tiltrotator is the result of close collaboration,” said Stefan Bergström, VP marketing & sales at Rototilt Group AB. “We are currently experiencing strong momentum, with machine manufacturers showing great interest in integrating with tiltrotators.”
Rob Macintyre, product manager at Komatsu Europe, added, “This collaboration marks an important step in Komatsu’s broader strategy to support integrated solutions that enhance productivity and flexibility for customers.”
Stefan Bergström added that the tiltrotator system can be adapted to the contractor’s needs and preferences, for example with the hydraulic quick coupler QuickChange. He believes there is a growing demand for this type of integrated solution, especially now that the interest in tiltrotators is increasing worldwide.
”In Scandinavia, tiltrotators have long been the standard, but we are also seeing steady growth in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world,” Stefan explained. “More and more people are discovering that our tiltrotators make excavators safer and more efficient, with better precision and lower energy consumption. This makes the timing perfect for Komatsu to now offer this solution to its customers.”
Rob Macintyre said Komatsu is committed to enabling the ‘seamless integration’ of attachments that offer significant customer value. “Our collaboration with Rototilt is an excellent example of our commitment – delivering a factory-integrated plug and play solution that enhances productivity and precision for our customers.
“As a result, the new PC220LC/LCi-12 requires only a small number of connections between the machine, the tiltrotator, and the controller. In addition, the machine also features programmable control levers featuring integrated tiltrotator functionality as standard.”
The new intelligent Machine Control 3.0 on the PC220LCi-12 is designed to combine easy integration and unique tiltrotator control features. Not only can the system control the rotation and tilting, but it also includes features such as posture hold control which automatically maintains attachment orientation.
