Steelwrist’s new rotor coupler delivers two thirds of the functionality of a tiltrotator at a fraction of the cost

Tiltrotators are incredible technology, but they require a hefty up-front investment. This has been a barrier to adoption in North America, but interest has been growing steadily in recent years. Steelwrist has introduced two new rotor couplers which provide two thirds of the functionality of a tiltrotator for half of the outlay, giving contractors some of the advantages of tiltrotators without the full financial commitment.

Ideal for road construction, shaping embankments, or digging trenches, rotor couplers add new flexibility to excavators. This precision attachment coupling solution rotates 360 degrees so the excavator doesn't have to be repositioned to access more parts of the job site. 

Rotor couplers are both powerful and safe for operators. Cast steel construction optimizes the weight, making these rotor couplers as compact and light as possible. Operators can safely swap the attachment mounted on the rotor coupler without leaving the cab, and each rotor coupler is equipped with either a front pin hook or Steelwrist's LockSense safety solution.

Installation is simpler than for a tiltrotator. The rotor coupler does not require a separate control system, and the carrier machine just needs one dual-connection auxiliary line. An additional auxiliary line can be used to operate an optional gripper or a hydraulic work tool.

Two Steelwrist rotor couplers are currently available: the XR7 for excavators from 4 to 7 metric tons and the XR20 for excavators from 12 to 20 metric tons. Steelwrist plans to introduce two more rotor coupler models.