What Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC does

Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC is a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer of heavy-duty attachments for excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, and dozers. Founded in 1993 and headquartered at a manufacturing facility in Winston, Georgia, the company designs, fabricates, and finishes approximately 40-plus attachment SKUs in-house, including buckets, thumbs, grapples, quick couplers, rippers, shears, drum cutters, concrete crushers, screening and mixing buckets, stump pullers, mulchers, and the proprietary Trinity integrated three-piece system. Each attachment is custom-fit to specific machine makes and models, with the "Made in USA" domestic manufacturing positioning serving as a key brand differentiator.

The company operates as a subsidiary of the Kinshofer Group, a global industrial conglomerate, and distributes through three GTM motions: direct sales via phone, email, and website quote forms; a dealer and distributor network spanning North America (USA and Canada); and co-marketing channel partnerships with fellow Kinshofer subsidiaries including Kinshofer North America, Auger Torque USA, and Demarec North America. A 2024 distribution partnership with Australian manufacturer Norm Engineering expanded the catalog with Hydraulic Rear Rippers, Reversible Stick Rakes, and 4-in-1 Buckets. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of manufactured attachments, with ancillary streams from warranty services and spare parts.

Customer segments are organized horizontally across five verticals: construction, land clearing, and demolition as primary segments, with agriculture and recycling/scrap processing as secondary segments. End-customers include enterprise equipment dealerships (e.g., B&G Equipment, Dobbs Equipment) and SMB contractors in tree service and land clearing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with custom configurations driving per-deal economics. The company participates actively in major industry trade shows including CONEXPO-CON/AGG, ReMA, AED Summit, and the National Heavy Equipment Show through 2026.

Name

Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC

Legal name

Solesbee's Equipment and Attachments LLC

Website

https://solesbees.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC manufactures heavy-duty, custom-fit attachments for excavators, skid steers, loaders, and dozers from its Winston, Georgia facility. Founded in 1993 and operating as a Kinshofer Group subsidiary, it serves construction, land clearing, demolition, and agriculture end-markets through direct sales and dealer networks across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Attachments Manufacturing

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders (IMAHAAAE), Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements) (IMACAFAL)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment attachments
• Excavator attachments
• Skid steer attachments
• Construction equipment manufacturing
• Land clearing attachments

Headquarters

HQ city

Douglasville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Attachments Sales: Sale of manufactured attachments including buckets, couplers, thumbs, rakes, grapples, shears, crushers, and specialized attachments for excavators, skid steers, loaders, and dozers. Products are sold directly to end-users and through dealer networks.
2. Warranty and Support Services: Warranty repairs, replacement parts, and technical support services for products under warranty. New products covered for 24 months from commissioning (max 30 months from purchase).
3. Spare Parts: Sale of original spare parts for Solesbee's and Auger Torque products, with 3-month warranty from purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC designs, fabricates, and finishes heavy-duty mechanical and hydraulic attachments for excavators, skid steers, loaders, and dozers used in construction, land clearing, demolition, agriculture, and recycling. All products are custom-fitted to specific machine makes and models and manufactured in-house at the Winston, Georgia facility.

Product overview

Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of heavy-duty attachments for heavy construction equipment. The product line consists of mechanical and hydraulic attachments organized across four machine categories: Excavator attachments (including 4-in-1 buckets, broom sweepers, concrete crushers, cone crusher buckets, drum cutters, earth drills/augers, grapples, various thumb types, mixing buckets, quick couplers, rakes, rippers, screening buckets, stump pullers, TC mulchers, Trinity integrated systems, and wood shears); Skid Steer attachments (4-IN-1 buckets in standard and Pro Series variants, bolt-on edge buckets, brush cutters, bucket grapples, earth drills/augers, front mulcher, frontal grapple bucket, frontal mixing bucket, grapples, hydraulic rear rippers, log splitters, mixer bowls, pallet forks, reversible stick rake, stump planers, sweeper buckets, tooth buckets, and trenchers); Loader attachments (forks, rakes, and top clamp loader rakes); and Dozer attachments (brush guard dozer rakes, multi-fit dozer rakes, and pin-on dozer rakes). The company also offers the Solesbee's Trinity, an innovative integrated three-piece system combining bucket, thumb, and coupler. All attachments are manufactured in Winston, Georgia, USA and are custom-fitted to specific machine makes and models. The company operates as part of the Kinshofer Group and partners with Auger Torque USA for earth drilling products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excavator 4-in-1 Bucket A versatile excavator bucket that combines digging, loading, grading, and dozing functions in a single attachment for excavators. Targeted at construction and excavation contractors.
• Excavator Broom Sweeper Hydraulic broom attachment for excavators used for sweeping debris, dirt, and materials from job sites. For construction and site cleanup contractors.
• Excavator Concrete Crushers Hydraulic crushing attachment for breaking and processing concrete structures on demolition and construction sites. For demolition contractors.
• Excavator Cone Crusher Bucket Crushing attachment for processing rock and materials directly on-site using an integrated cone crusher mechanism. For construction and aggregate processing operations.
• Excavator Drum Cutters Hydraulic cutting attachment for rock and concrete breaking, trenching, and demolition applications. For demolition and construction contractors.
• Excavator Earth Drills & Augers Hydraulic drilling attachment for excavators used for post holes, pilings, and ground drilling applications. For construction and fencing contractors.
• Excavator Grapples Hydraulic grapple attachment for handling, sorting, and loading debris, logs, and materials on excavators. For demolition, recycling, and land clearing contractors.
• Excavator Hydraulic Pin Mounted Thumbs Hydraulic thumb attachment mounted on excavator bucket pins for enhanced gripping and material handling capabilities. For excavation and demolition operators.
• Excavator Hydraulic Progressive Link Thumbs Advanced hydraulic thumb with progressive link mechanism for superior gripping force and versatility on excavators.
• Excavator Hydraulic Stick Mounted Thumbs Hydraulic thumb attachment mounted on excavator stick for enhanced reach and gripping in various applications.
• Excavator Manual Thumbs Manual thumb attachment for excavator buckets providing cost-effective gripping capability without hydraulic requirements.
• Excavator Mixing Bucket Hydraulic mixing attachment for excavators for on-site concrete mixing, cementitious material blending, and mortar preparation.
• Excavator Quick Couplers Quick coupler attachment enabling rapid exchange of other excavator attachments without requiring manual tool changes.
• Excavator Rakes Rake attachment for excavators for land clearing, debris removal, and ground preparation tasks.
• Excavator Rippers Heavy-duty ripper attachment for breaking and loosening hardpan, rock, and frozen ground conditions.
• Excavator Screening Bucket Screening attachment for processing and separating materials such as soil, compost, and aggregates on-site.
• Excavator Stump Pullers Specialized attachment for extracting stumps and root systems intact from the ground, maintaining surrounding soil integrity.
• Excavator TC Mulchers Tree cutting and mulching attachment for excavators used in land clearing, vegetation management, and forestry applications.
• Solesbee's Trinity (Excavator) Integrated three-piece attachment system combining bucket, thumb, and quick coupler into a single excavator-mounted solution for maximum versatility.
• Excavator Wood Shears Hydraulic cutting attachment for processing wood, trees, and brush in land clearing and demolition applications.
• Skid Steer 4-IN-1 Bucket Multi-function skid steer bucket combining digging, loading, grading, and dozing capabilities.
• Skid Steer 4-IN-1 Bucket Pro Series Professional-grade multi-function skid steer bucket with enhanced durability and performance specifications.
• Skid Steer 4-in-1 Frontal Bucket Front-mounted 4-in-1 bucket attachment for skid steers with integrated loading and material handling capabilities.
• Skid Steer Bolt On Edge Buckets Heavy-duty skid steer bucket with replaceable bolt-on cutting edge for extended wear life and cost efficiency.
• Skid Steer Brush Cutters Hydraulic brush cutting attachment for skid steers used in vegetation management, brush clearing, and maintenance applications.
• Skid Steer Bucket Grapples Grapple attachment that integrates with skid steer buckets for handling various materials including debris, logs, and recyclables.
• Skid Steer Earth Drills & Augers Hydraulic drilling attachment for skid steers for post hole digging, pilings, and ground anchoring applications.
• Skid Steer Front Mulcher Front-mounted vegetation mulching attachment for skid steers designed for clearing brush, small trees, and vegetation.
• Skid Steer Frontal Grapple Bucket Combined grapple and bucket attachment for skid steers providing integrated material handling and gripping capabilities.
• Skid Steer Frontal Mixing Bucket Front-mounted mixing attachment for skid steers for on-site concrete and material mixing applications.
• Skid Steer Grapples Hydraulic grapple attachment for skid steers for material handling, sorting, and loading operations.
• Skid Steer Hydraulic Rear Rippers Rear-mounted ripper attachment for skid steers for breaking hardpan, rock, and compacted materials.
• Skid Steer Log Splitters Hydraulic log splitting attachment for skid steers used in firewood processing and timber handling operations.
• Skid Steer Mixer Bowls Mixing attachment for skid steers for on-site concrete mixing and material blending applications.
• Skid Steer Pallet Forks Fork attachment for skid steers enabling pallet and material handling, loading, and unloading operations.
• Skid Steer Reversible Stick Rake Reversible rake attachment for skid steers for grading, leveling, and ground preparation tasks.
• Skid Steer Stump Planers Grinding attachment for skid steers that grinds stumps below ground level for complete removal.
• Skid Steer Sweeper Bucket Sweeping bucket attachment for skid steers for cleaning job sites, sweeping debris, and surface preparation.
• Skid Steer Tooth Buckets Bucket attachment with replaceable teeth for skid steers designed for aggressive digging in rocky or compacted conditions.
• Skid Steer Trenchers Trencher attachment for skid steers for digging trenches for drainage, irrigation, utilities, and cable installation.
• Loader Forks Fork attachment for wheel loaders for material handling, pallet operations, and bulk material loading.
• Loader Rakes Rake attachment for wheel loaders for land clearing, debris handling, and ground preparation tasks.
• Top Clamp Loader Rakes Loader rake with integrated top clamp mechanism for handling larger materials and brush in land clearing applications.
• Brush Guard Dozer Rakes Rake attachment with brush guard for dozers for land clearing, brush handling, and site preparation.
• Multi-Fit Dozer Rakes Universal-fit rake attachment compatible with multiple dozer brands and models for versatile land management.
• Pin-On Dozer Rakes Pin-on connection rake attachment for dozers providing secure mounting and reliable performance in land clearing.
• Spare Parts and Warranty Services Sale of original spare parts for Solesbee's and Auger Torque products (3-month warranty from purchase) and warranty repairs, replacement parts, and technical support services for products under warranty (24 months from commissioning, max 30 months from purchase).

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years in business
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Kinshofer GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments LLC is a subsidiary of the Kinshofer Group. As part of the global Kinshofer Group, Solesbee's benefits from shared resources, distribution networks, and brand recognition across the heavy equipment attachment industry worldwide.
• Norm EngineeringmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Partnership with Australian manufacturer Norm Engineering to distribute their attachments in the U.S. market. Initial products include Hydraulic Rear Rippers, Reversible Stick Rake, and 4-in-1 Bucket product lines. This partnership brings Australian-designed attachments to American customers.
• JJ Hamilton (Racing Sponsorship)minorOthers · 1 July 2023Sponsorship of JJ Hamilton, Australian racing driver, during Warrior Race in Tennessee. Solesbee's logo featured on racing vehicle alongside Auger Torque branding. Sponsorship supports brand visibility in motorsports context.
• Auger Torque USAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFellow Kinshofer Group company. Products include earth drills, augers, trenchers, log splitters, and stump pullers. Joint presence at trade shows including CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Products carry separate Auger Torque warranty and are distributed alongside Solesbee's products.
• Kinshofer North AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKinshofer's North American operations partner. Joint trade show presence at events including CONEXPO-CON/AGG (Festival Grounds Booth F16027), ReMA conventions, and other industry events. Collaborative marketing and customer engagement.
• Demarec North AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFellow Kinshofer Group company specializing in demolition attachments. Joint presence at ReMA trade shows and events. Collaborative exhibition at recycling and demolition industry conventions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: Large OEM offering construction and agricultural equipment with branded attachments for loaders, dozers, and excavators. Comparable at the attachment level, particularly for contractors and dealers that Solesbee's serves.
• Bobcat Company (Doosan): Major skid steer and compact track loader OEM with an extensive portfolio of branded attachments. Competes with Solesbee's skid steer attachment line in both direct sales and dealer channels.
• Caterpillar: Global heavy equipment OEM that sells its own branded attachments (buckets, thumbs, couplers, hammers) tightly integrated with its excavators and skid steers. A broad incumbent whose proprietary attachment ecosystem competes for the same contractor wallet as Solesbee's.

Direct peers

• Werk-Brau: US-based manufacturer of attachments for excavators, mini-excavators, skid steers, and wheel loaders—including buckets, thumbs, rakes, and couplers. Closely comparable to Solesbee's in product scope, custom-fit engineering approach, and American-made positioning.
• Rockland Manufacturing: US manufacturer of buckets, blades, rakes, and specialty attachments for construction, mining, and forestry equipment. Comparable in attachment breadth and customer base across heavy equipment OEMs and contractors.
• AMI Attachments: Manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments for excavators, wheel loaders, and skid steers serving construction, demolition, recycling, and forestry markets. Highly comparable product portfolio (buckets, thumbs, grapples, couplers) and customer overlap with Solesbee's.
• Bradco (Alamo Group): Manufacturer of attachments for skid steers, compact track loaders, and tractors including buckets, augers, and brooms. Direct competitor in the skid steer attachment market served by Solesbee's.
• Paladin (Brand Industrial Services): Paladin's attachment division manufactures buckets, grapples, couplers, and specialty tools for excavators, wheel loaders, and skid steers. Direct overlap with Solesbee's in core attachment categories and end markets.

Emerging players

• Norm Engineering: Australian attachment manufacturer partnered with Solesbee's for US distribution. Comparable in attachment product types (rakes, rippers, buckets) and is an actual commercial partner rather than just a peer.
• Auger Torque: Fellow Kinshofer Group company that manufactures earth drills, augers, trenchers, and related attachments distributed alongside Solesbee's products. Sister-brand within the same parent with overlapping dealer and customer channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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