Steelwrist makes solo SaMoTer debut and wins innovation award

Steelwrist’s SQ40 automatic coupler has won a SaMoTer Innovation award (Image: KHL Group)

During the show, Steelwrist will presents live excavator demonstrations showcasing three models, the XTR15, XTR20 and XTR23, from its third-generation XTR tiltrotator range.

The event will also be the first showing in Italy of the SQ40 fully automatic coupler solution for compact excavators.

The company said that the stand will show examples of how tiltrotators, automatic quick couplers and work tools can increase excavator efficiency by reducing downtime, improving versatility and enabling operators to perform more tasks with a single machine.

Steelwrist has been present in Italy since 2017, and the exhibition represents both a “commercial milestone” and an opportunity to further increase awareness of tiltrotator technology in a market where adoption is still relatively low compared to other European markets.

“SaMoTer is a very important exhibition for us, and I am very happy that Steelwrist is attending with our own stand for the first time.

“We have been building our presence in Italy since 2017, and we see growing interest in our solutions as more contractors discover the benefits of tiltrotators, automatic couplers and efficient work tool changes,” said Max Merlo, country manager for Italy.

Steelwrist will have two demo machines working on the stand, both equipped with tiltrotators. One will be equipped with an X07 tiltrotator with SQ40 automatic quick coupler, using various work tools during the live show, while the second will feature a third-generation XTR15 tiltrotator with an SQ60 coupler.

The presentation of the SQ40 coupler is another first for Italy. It will be shown both live and through static displays, including a Steelwrist rotor coupler XR7 with a SQ40 interface.

In addition, it has been recognised in the attachments category, named as one of the winners of a SaMoTer Innovation Award “for the system that delivers high hydraulic flows and high standards in automatic quick couplers for mini excavators.”

Commenting, Stefan Stockhaus, Steelwrist CEO, said that the award “confirms both the strength of the Steelwrist technology and the value it brings to compact excavator operators.”

Finally, Steelwrist will also highlight its continued commitment to Open-S, the open industry standard for fully automatic quick couplers for excavators.

The company said it sees increasing demand for systems that support interoperability and long-term flexibility in equipment investments.