KINSHOFER

What KINSHOFER does

KINSHOFER GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of hydraulic attachments for loader cranes and excavators, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Holzkirchen, Bavaria, with production facilities in Waakirchen. The group operates 13 brands across 25 companies in 13 countries, with a consolidated portfolio of more than 4,500 products spanning excavators from 0.8t to 80t+ operating weight and a wide range of crane attachments. Its technology centers on two proprietary platforms: HPXdrive, a cylinderless, oil-bath-lubricated drive system for grapples and clamshell buckets that delivers up to 50% longer service life than conventional hydraulic cylinders and is backed by an industry-unusual 5-year warranty, and the NOX tiltrotator, which provides 360° continuous rotation and tilt angles up to 2 x 50° as a universal joint between the excavator and the attachment.

KINSHOFER monetizes almost exclusively through B2B hardware sales of attachment equipment (grapples, clamshell buckets, tiltrotators, couplers, demolition shears, breakers, trenchers, earth drills, barrier lifters, railway grapples, etc.) plus a recurring aftermarket stream of spare parts, accessories, and consumables sold through its webshop and authorized dealer network. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; no public pricing is published. The company is led by co-CEOs Dipl. Ing. Thomas Friedrich and Dipl. Ing. Harald Thum, and operates without any disclosed private-equity or strategic parent ownership.

Commercial distribution is multi-channel: direct sales via wholly owned regional subsidiaries (UK, France, Czech Republic, Canada, USA, plus sales/marketing entities in the Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, China), an authorized dealer/reseller network across Italy, the Benelux, Poland, and Slovakia, and the shop.kinshofer.com webshop targeting smaller buyers. Customer end-markets are diversified horizontally across construction/general contractors, demolition and scrap processing, landscaping and forestry, railway track work, and utilities/oil-and-gas, with no single end-customer concentration disclosed. Recent strategic activity includes the September 2024 acquisition of Dutch arborist-equipment maker GMT Equipment B.V. and an OEM partnership with Gainwell Group's InfraServe Global to manufacture in India and serve India's infrastructure equipment market, signaling continued geographic and vertical expansion.

Name

KINSHOFER

Legal name

KINSHOFER GMBH

Website

https://kinshofer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KINSHOFER GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of hydraulic attachments for loader cranes and excavators, serving construction, demolition, landscaping, railway, and utilities end-markets across 13 countries via 13 brands, 25 companies, and more than 4,500 products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Attachments

NAICS

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

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Excavator attachments
• Loader crane attachments
• Hydraulic grapples
• Tiltrotator systems
• Demolition equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Waakirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Attachments: Manufacturing and sale of attachments for loader cranes and excavators including grapples, clamshell buckets, tiltrotators, rotators, breakers, and specialized solutions for construction, demolition, landscaping, rail, and material handling applications.
2. Spare Parts and Aftermarket: Sale of spare parts, accessories, and consumables through spare parts shop and webshop. Extended warranty programs (5-year warranty on HPXdrive products).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KINSHOFER manufactures and sells hydraulic attachments for loader cranes and excavators, including grapples, clamshell buckets, tiltrotators (NOX and TR025), quick coupler systems (L-Lock, S-Lock, D-Lock), breakers, demolition shears, earth drills, and specialized solutions. The portfolio of over 4,500 products across 13 brands serves construction, demolition, landscaping, forestry, railway, scrap handling, and material handling industries for excavators from 0.8t to 80t+ operating weight.

Product overview

KINSHOFER is a leading manufacturer of attachments for loader cranes and excavators, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 4,500 products across 13 brands in 13 countries. The product lineup includes core attachment categories such as crane attachments (brick stack grapples, pallet forks, clamshell buckets, barrier lifters, orange peel grapples, earth drills), excavator attachments (tiltrotators including NOX and TR025, couplers/buckets systems like L-Lock/S-Lock/D-Lock, demolition tools including shears and crushers), and specialized technologies like HPXdrive (cylinderless, low-maintenance drive system) and TC tilt couplers. The group has recently expanded into the arborist industry through acquisition of GMT Equipment. Products serve industries including construction, landscaping, forestry, scrap handling, demolition, railway, utilities, and material handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOX Tiltrotators: Advanced tiltrotator technology for excavators with 360 degree continuous rotation and tilt angle up to 2 x 50 degrees.
• HPXdrive
• TR025 Tiltrotator
• Demarec
• Auger Torque
• GMT Equipment

Products and services

• NOX Tiltrotator Advanced excavator tiltrotator offering 360° continuous rotation and a tilt angle of up to 2 x 50°, functioning as a universal joint combined with quick-change systems and various attachments to maximize on-site efficiency for construction and excavation operators.
• TR025 Tiltrotator Compact tiltrotator designed for mini excavators from 0.9t to 2.6t, featuring 360° continuous rotation and a 2 x 30° swivel angle to provide universal joint capability on smaller construction site equipment.
• TC Tilt Couplers Hydraulic tilt couplers that add tilting functionality to excavator attachments, enhancing versatility and precision on construction sites through rapid coupling with the carrier machine.
• Rotary Couplers RC Rotary Couplers enabling one rotation for many attachments on excavators, allowing quick change between different tools on the jobsite.
• Crane Attachments Comprehensive range of attachments for truck loader cranes covering general construction (brick stack grapples, pallet forks, universal forks, clamshell buckets, barrier lifters), scrap handling, domestic waste, landscaping, utilities/oil/gas, railway, forestry, and special solutions.
• Excavator Attachments Extensive portfolio of excavator attachments including tiltrotators (NOX family, TR025), quick-coupler and bucket systems (L-Lock, S-Lock, D-Lock), clamshell buckets, selector grabs, multi-purpose grabs, rock grabs, timber grabs, demolition shears, processors, concrete crushers, hydraulic breakers, trenchers, earth drills/augers, and railway-specific attachments.
• Special Solutions Custom-engineered attachments built by KINSHOFER's special-solutions department to meet unique customer specifications or unusual use cases not covered by the standard catalog range.
• Rock Grabs Excavator rock grabs designed for handling natural rocks with excellent closing characteristics, available with HPXdrive (R05HPX for 3-5t, R08HPX for 5-8t) or hydraulic cylinder (R27H for 18-27t, R40H for 27-40t) variants, with three strong tines for secure bulk-rock clamping.
• KM 932MB Barrier Lifter Mechanical grapple for fast handling of concrete barriers and blocks on excavators of 18t to 27t operating weight, with carbide gripping pads for safe operation on wet/coated surfaces, integrated latch-and-release system, and multi-position arms.
• Multi Purpose Grabs Versatile grabs for landscaping, winter service, and construction work, available with HPXdrive (A02HPX–A09HPX for 1–9t excavators) or horizontal cylinders (A02H–A27H for 1–27t), featuring improved shell kinematics, optional 4-Grip device, and bolt-on side walls.
• Auger Torque Earth Drills and Augers Auger Torque-branded earth drilling equipment and augers for excavators and cranes, sold through KINSHOFER's Australian, European, and Chinese subsidiary operations.
• Demarec Demolition and Recycling Equipment Demarec-branded demolition and recycling equipment manufactured in the Netherlands, including mobile shears, multi-quick processors, and static pulverisers for processing reinforced concrete, steel structures, and scrap materials.
• Solesbee's Equipment and Attachments Solesbee's-branded equipment and attachments manufactured in Georgia, USA, serving the North American construction and material handling market.
• Doherty Couplers and Attachments Doherty-branded couplers and attachments manufactured in New Zealand, serving the Australian and New Zealand markets.
• GMT Equipment Arborist Products GMT-branded arborist equipment acquired by KINSHOFER in 2024 to strengthen its presence in the arborist industry and create innovative products for tree-care professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on all HPXdrive products (vs. standard 2-year industry warranty)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InfraServe Global (ISG) / Gainwell GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026KINSHOFER Group partnered with Gainwell Group's InfraServe Global (ISG) as one of the global OEM partners. ISG, operating from a manufacturing facility in Talegaon near Pune, India, manufactures infrastructure and construction equipment including hydraulic attachments. The partnership positions Kinshofer to serve India's rapidly expanding infrastructure market backed by government investments exceeding ₹2.87 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2025-26.
• Auger TorquecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuger Torque is a subsidiary/partnership within the KINSHOFER Group, specializing in earth drilling and auger systems. Operations span Europe (UK), Australia, and China.
• Demarec Demolition and Recycling B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationDemarec is a Dutch subsidiary within the KINSHOFER Group, specializing in demolition and recycling equipment including mobile shears and processors.
• GMT Equipment B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationGMT Equipment is a Dutch company acquired by KINSHOFER to enhance its presence in the arborist industry. The acquisition aims to create innovative products and strengthen global industry leadership in arborist equipment.
• Solesbee's Equipment & Attachments, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolesbee's is a US subsidiary within the KINSHOFER Group, providing equipment and attachments for the North American market.
• Doherty Couplers & Attachments LTDcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoherty is a New Zealand subsidiary within the KINSHOFER Group, specializing in couplers and attachments for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
• RF System ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationRF System is a Swedish subsidiary within the KINSHOFER Group, operating from Sösdala.
• HGT Hydraulikgreifer-Technologie GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHGT is a German subsidiary within the KINSHOFER Group, specializing in hydraulic grapple technology.
• Eurosteel B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurosteel is a Dutch partner/distributor for KINSHOFER products, based in Venlo.
• Prolec Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProlec is a UK distributor for KINSHOFER products, based in Poole.
• Boscaro S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor for KINSHOFER products in Campiglia dei Berici, Vicenza.
• Cangini Benne S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor for KINSHOFER products in Sarsina, FC.
• Trevi Benne S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor for KINSHOFER products in Noventa Vicentina, VI.
• Hammer S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor for KINSHOFER products in Molfetta, BA.
• CoreumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKINSHOFER is present in the Coreum, described as a Europe-wide unique platform for innovations in construction and recycling industries where companies come together to learn, network, and shape the future of the industries.
• Open-S AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKINSHOFER participates in the Open-S Alliance, a construction equipment industry collaboration initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Engcon: Swedish tiltrotator specialist and KINSHOFER's closest direct competitor in excavator tiltrotators and quick-coupler technology, serving the same construction and landscaping end customers globally.
• Steelwrist: Swedish maker of tiltrotators, quick couplers, and work tools for excavators that competes head-to-head with KINSHOFER's NOX tiltrotator and TC/RC coupler families in Europe and North America.
• Rototilt Group: Nordic tiltrotator and attachment manufacturer with overlapping product range and dealer model to KINSHOFER, particularly active in compact and mid-size excavator segments.
• Manitou Group: French manufacturer of telehandlers, loaders, and a broad attachments portfolio (including augers and grapples) that competes with KINSHOFER's crane and material-handling attachment lines.
• Paladin Attachments: North American attachment manufacturer offering couplers, buckets, and specialty tools for skid-steers and excavators, directly comparable to Solesbee's and the broader KINSHOFER excavator attachment range.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Work Tools: Caterpillar's factory-fit and aftermarket attachments division; a broad incumbent with captive excavator OEM channels that competes with KINSHOFER on couplers, buckets, and demolition tools globally.
• Epiroc: Large construction and mining equipment OEM with a dedicated hydraulic attachment and demolition tools portfolio overlapping KINSHOFER's Demarec and excavator product lines.
• Bobcat Company: Doosan-owned compact equipment OEM with its own attachment line (tiltrotators, buckets, augers) targeting the same mini-excavator and skid-steer customers KINSHOFER addresses with TR025 and Auger Torque products.
• Liebherr: Major construction and material handling OEM with proprietary attachment offerings across excavators and crawler cranes, competing with KINSHOFER across multiple use cases.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Global excavator and wheel loader OEM with factory attachments and Steelwrist co-developed tiltrotator programs, competing with KINSHOFER for dealer and aftermarket share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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