Steelwrist Australia

24/09/2026

Jon Lind appointed new CEO of Terratech and Steelwrist – Stefan Stockhaus transitions to advisory role.

Jon Lind will assume the position of CEO of the Terratech Group and Steelwrist on November 1, 2026. He succeeds Stefan Stockhaus, who, after more than 20 years as CEO of Steelwrist, will step down and transition to a role as Industrial Advisor to Solix.

“It has been a privilege to build Steelwrist together with all the fantastic people who have joined us over the years.

I would like to extend my warm and sincere thanks to all employees, partners and customers for your commitment and trust over the years.

Together with you, we have built Steelwrist into what it is today.

I feel very confident handing over to Jon. He is down-to-earth, action-oriented and humble, and I am convinced that he has the qualities required to lead Steelwrist and Terratech forward. He has my full support, and I look forward to following and contributing to the continued development in a different role,” says Stefan Stockhaus.

“I am very pleased and proud to have been entrusted with the opportunity to lead the Terratech Group and Steelwrist. Stefan and the entire team have built a strong business with a culture that I look forward to getting to know and developing further together with the employees," says Jon Lind.

Read more: https://steelwrist.com/en-au/jon-lind-appointed-new-ceo-of-terratech-and-steelwrist/

09/09/2026

09/07/2026

Introducing SuperProp, the third technology pillar in the XTR ecosystem 🔥

Together with the XTR tiltrotator hardware and the QuantumConnect control system platform, SuperProp completes the technology foundation for our third-generation tiltrotators.

SuperProp was shown at Svenska Maskinmässan (Swedish Machine Fair) 4-6 June, for the first time.

SuperProp represents a major leap in tiltrotator hydraulics.

We have developed a patented, fully pressure compensated proportional hydraulic technology that gives the XTR platform a new level of precision, function independence and energy efficiency.

This is especially important when the operator is using several functions at the same time, where SuperProp allows the tiltrotator to respond smoothly and predictably even as pressure and load conditions change.

Reducing energy losses in the hydraulic system is already important on diesel machines, and it will become even more critical as electric excavators continue to grow.

“With SuperProp, we are taking a clear lead in advanced tiltrotator hydraulics and preparing the XTR platform for the next generation of excavator efficiency,” says Markus Nilsson, Steelwrist CTO.

SuperProp will be available during the third quarter of 2026 on XTR10 to XTR23.

https://steelwrist.com/en-au/steelwrist-presents-new-xtr-tiltrotator-models-and-introduces-patented-superprop-hydraulics-at-svenska-maskinmassan/

17/06/2026

The Open-S standard expands with OS40!

Open S alliance has officially announced the expansion of the standard with the OS40 size; the standard now covers excavators from 2 to 75 tons.
This was announced at a press event hosted in the Steelwrist stand during CSPI-EXPO on June 17.

Steelwrist first presented SQ40, the solution that now becomes the OS40 standard, at Bauma in Munich in 2025 and has since actively introduced the solution to the market.

OS40 brings Open-S into the compact excavator segment between 2 and 7 tonnes, a highly important size class in Japan and many other markets.

With OS40 becoming part of the Open-S standard, the benefits of fully automatic work tool changes and open compatibility become available in one of the most important compact excavator segments.

“With OS40 officially becoming part of the Open-S standard, the alliance takes an important step into one of the most relevant compact excavator segments globally, and especially in Japan. The OS40 solution builds on the SQ40 technology developed by Steelwrist, and it shows how innovation from one company can help move an entire industry forward when it is brought into an open standard. With more members joining from Japan and other markets, Open-S has real global traction, giving machine owners and contractors freedom of choice without compromising safety or compatibility,” says Karl Serneberg, Steelwrist VP OEM Sales & Marketing and board member of Open-S Alliance.

Open-S is the open industry standard for automatic couplers for excavators, owned and managed by the independent Open-S Alliance.

Steelwrist is a founding member of the alliance and has been a driving force behind the development of the standard.

Learn more on the Open-S website: https://opens.org/

Read Steelwrist press release about CSPI-EXPO: https://steelwrist.com/int/steelwrist-launches-xtr-tiltrotators-in-asia-and-presents-os40-addition-to-the-open-s-standard-at-cspi-expo/

03/06/2026

We're launching two new XTR tiltrotator models and introduce our patented SuperProp hydraulics at Svenska Maskinmässan 🦾💚

Svenska Maskinmässan takes place June 4–6 at Solvalla in Stockholm and is Sweden’s largest construction equipment exhibition.

At our stand N:22, you can see the XTR7 and the XTR13 tiltrotator for the first time, building on the launch of the XTR10 at Conexpo in Las Vegas in March.

Together with the already launched XTR2, XTR15, XTR20 and XTR23, we will be showing all seven XTR models at the fair.

It will also be the first time we officially present SuperProp, a new patented hydraulic technology developed for the XTR series.

SuperProp enables all tiltrotator functions, tilt, rotation, gripper, and auxiliary circuit, to work independently of each other.

The system can deliver full flow to tools while maintaining full tiltrotator performance, making it possible to operate powered work tools efficiently without compromising tiltrotator control.

Together with the XTR tiltrotator hardware and the QuantumConnect control system platform, SuperProp completes the technology foundation for Steelwrist’s third-generation tiltrotators.

SuperProp will be available during the third quarter of 2026 from the XTR10 to XTR23 tiltrotator models.

For more information, read the full press release.
https://steelwrist.com/en-au/steelwrist-presents-new-xtr-tiltrotator-models-and-introduces-patented-superprop-hydraulics-at-svenska-maskinmassan/

23/05/2026

Thanks Jack and the team at Airpower Darwin - Kubota, Hyundai & Ammann Equipment for the continued support. Also a big thank you to Kenneth for choosing Steelwrist 💚

This is what you call a hamburger with the lot. Going to our good friends over at Dolan Civil is this Hyundai Construction Equipment Global HW180A factory fitted with all the fruit. Joystick steering, boom float, boom suspension, dual auxiliary piping, 360 degree cameras, Cummins engine and a 4 year 8000 hour warranty standard.

On top of the usual civil spec, we fitted a Steelwrist Australia supplied X20 tilt rotator. The tilt rotator was optioned with a gripper cassette and swag of attachments. As always top class service from Mick and Tony for sales and support of the best tilt rotators in the market. If there is something these guys don’t know about a tilt rotator, it’s not worth knowing. These guys know their products inside out.

The trailer features a hydraulic tipper and can be used to carry all of the attachments around on site for maximum efficiency.

Soon to be fitted will be a full Trimble Inc. package supplied by SITECH Solutions with the tilt rotator functions automated making life easy as can be for the operators.

The true Swiss Army knife of excavators there is no job this machine can’t do.

Thanks again to Kenneth for the continued partnership with Airpower and Hyundai on your latest machine.

Get in contact with us today to see how we can tailor a package for you and your operation.

Porter Group CE

04/05/2026

Josh enjoying his first day in a new Kobelco SK140-7. Thanks to Storms Contracting for once again trusting in Steelwrist. Great video of a typical everyday job in NZ, it also highlights the efficiency gains to be had with an SQ equiped Tiltrotator.

28/04/2026

Another awesome combo🦾💚🖤✅

24/04/2026

Congratulations to the Poland Team on their new building. Steelwrist still the fastest growing Tiltrotator brand globally, which is only poised to increase with the launch of Gen 3 units. Stay tuned for some exciting news in the APAC region.

19/04/2026