Metalcraft

What Metalcraft does

Metalcraft of GA, Inc. (doing business as Metalcraft Scrapers) is a US-based designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment founded in 2004 by Dayton Ratzlaff in Louisville, Georgia. The company produces large-capacity scrapers and land leveling implements — including ejector scrapers (2016E and 2814E up to 28 cubic yards), pivot dump scrapers (2212D and 2614D), land levelers in 14-20 foot cutting widths, the RL12 roller leveler, RG12/RG14 road graders, and 3217/3620/4220 construction disc harrows — along with the Ox Block push load assist accessory for Case tractors. Equipment is engineered with proprietary mechanical features such as nylon block ejector guides, wheel carriage designs that shed material, extended rack systems on the 2614D, and Hardox/Weldox Tensile Tec steel construction, and is compatible with 3D/GPS machine control for precision grading; the RL12 carries both CE and ISO 9001 certifications.

Metalcraft serves three primary end markets — construction, agriculture, and mining — through a vertically-segmented go-to-market executed exclusively via an authorized dealer network covering nine named North American sales territories plus international dealerships in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with the dealer channel supplemented by regional sales representatives and direct company contact. Marketing activity centers on the World Ag Expo trade show (joint with K.A. Group sibling brands K-Tec and Ashland), Instagram, YouTube, and a website-driven quote request flow.

In 2024, Metalcraft was acquired by K-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries, bringing the brand into K.A. Group — a three-brand earthmoving portfolio owned by the family office Kinperium Industries Inc. Founder Dayton Ratzlaff continues to manage operations at the 26,000 sq. ft. Louisville, Georgia manufacturing facility. The acquisition provides purchasing synergies, shared production capabilities, and continued patient-capital investment in new product development, while the brand, product line, and dealer relationships are preserved.

Name

Metalcraft

Legal name

Metalcraft of GA, Inc.

Website

https://metalcraftscrapers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metalcraft of GA, Inc. designs and manufactures heavy-duty earthmoving equipment — including ejector scrapers, pivot dump scrapers, land levelers, roller levelers, road graders, and disc harrows — sold through authorized dealers to construction, agriculture, and mining customers across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The brand operates under K.A. Group following its 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Earthmoving Equipment

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 industry

PRIMARYIMAFAAAC

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

SECONDARYIMAHAAAH

Soil Compactors & Rollers

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Construction & Earthmoving Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAAAF

Motor Graders

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Construction & Earthmoving Equipment

Keywords

• Earthmoving equipment
• Land leveling equipment
• Construction scrapers
• Agricultural implements
• Heavy machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Sales: Metalcraft generates revenue through the sale of heavy earthmoving equipment including ejector scrapers, pivot dump scrapers, land levelers, roller levelers, road graders, disc harrows, and accessories. Equipment is sold through an authorized dealer network across North America and internationally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metalcraft designs and manufactures large-capacity earthmoving equipment, including ejector scrapers, pivot dump scrapers, land levelers, roller levelers, road graders, and heavy-duty construction disc harrows for construction, agriculture, and mining applications. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network across North America and internationally, with capacities up to 28 cubic yards and GPS/machine control compatibility for precision grading.

Product overview

Metalcraft is a manufacturer of large capacity earthmoving equipment, operating as a brand within K.A. Group. The product portfolio includes two main scraper lines: Ejector Scrapers (2016E with 20 yd3 capacity and 2814E with 28 yd3 capacity) for moving and shaping soil; and Pivot Dump Scrapers (2212D with 22 yd3 and 2614D with 26 yd3) for precision land leveling. Complementing the scraper lines are land leveling and grading implements including Land Levelers (14LL through 28LL in various cutting widths), the RL12 Roller Leveler for soil compaction and drainage, and Road Graders (RG12 and RG14) for haul road maintenance. Construction Disc Harrows (3217-14WD, 3620-14WD, and 4220-14WD) handle soil mixing and land reclamation. The Ox Block push load assist accessory enables efficient push-loading of scrapers. All equipment is designed for construction, mining, and agriculture applications with GPS/laser compatibility for precision grading.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2016E Ejector Scraper Land leveling ejector scraper with 20 yd3 heaped capacity and 16ft cutting width. Features GPS/3D machine control compatibility, rear lift tilt, nylon block ejector guides, easy loading mechanism, zinc-coated flat-face couplers, and robust hydraulics for bulk earthmoving and finish grading.
• 2814E Ejector Scraper Heavy-duty ejector scraper with 28 yd3 heaped capacity and 14ft cutting width. Features rear lift control, walking tandem for smooth transport, common blade design, and extended ejector to eliminate carry-back in extreme earthmoving conditions.
• 2212D Pivot Dump Scraper Pivot dump scraper with 22 yd3 heaped capacity and 12ft 6in cutting width. Features large gate opening, extra flotation tires, bolt-on rear hitch, and tandem pulling capability for precision land leveling projects.
• 2614D Pivot Dump Scraper Largest capacity pivot dump scraper at 26 yd3 with 14ft cutting width. Features 70-inch gate opening, extended rack, wheel carriage design that sheds material, and bolt-on rear hitch for the toughest job site conditions.
• Land Levelers (14LL, 16LL, 18LL, 20LL) Heavy-duty box scrapers for haul road maintenance, precision leveling, and field drainage. Available in 14ft, 16ft, 18ft, and 20ft cutting widths. Feature folding hitch pole, walking back axles, dual-mast GPS mounting locations, and standard tilt functionality with 30in lift at the cutting edge.
• RL12 Roller Leveler Construction roller leveler with 11ft 1in drum width and 3ft 6in drum diameter. Designed for leveling and packing soil to improve drainage, with optional tilt for crowning roads and creating slopes. CE certified and ISO 9001 compliant.
• Road Graders (RG12, RG14) Implement graders available in 13ft (RG12) and 14ft (RG14) widths as alternatives to motor graders. Feature multi-blade design with aggressive angled front blades and a rear smooth finish blade. Includes optional rippers and adjustable tilt for sloped road beds and drainage.
• 3217-14WD Construction Disc Harrow Heavy-duty wheeled offset disc harrow with 32in blade diameter and 17in blade spacing. Features 14 blades, oil bath gang bearings, and 11ft cutting width. Ideal for MFWD tractors from 150 HP or larger for road building and land clearing.
• 3620-14WD Construction Disc Harrow Heavy-duty disc harrow with 36in serrated blades spaced 20in apart. Features 11ft cutting width, heavy-duty ductile cast spools, and designed for 4WD tractors from 300 HP and larger. Suitable for deep plowing in heavy trash conditions.
• 4220-14WD Construction Disc Harrow Heavy-duty disc harrow with 42in serrated blades spaced 20in apart. Features superior durability with thick sidewall ductile cast spools for rock resistance. Designed for 4WD tractors from 300 HP and larger for land clearing and road building.
• Ox Block Push Load Assist Accessory Push block for push-loading scrapers mounted on Case tractors. Features 6ft push area, cushion-push hydraulic cylinders, and Tensile Tec (Hardox/Weldox) steel construction. Reduces undercarriage costs by a minimum of 50% while increasing fuel efficiency compared to bulldozers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% yield increase with properly leveled fields
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature16 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• K-Tec EarthmoverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries acquired Metalcraft of GA, Inc. K-Tec is a market leader in pull-pan scraper earthmoving products. The acquisition provides Metalcraft with access to organizational efficiencies including shorter ordering lead times, industry-best practices, purchasing synergies, and expanded production capabilities. K-Tec and Metalcraft are now part of K.A. Group.
• Ashland IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshland Industries merged with K-Tec in March 2020 to become the market-leading scraper manufacturer. Ashland produces advanced dolly wheel, direct mount, and dump-style scrapers ranging from 3.25 to 34 cubic yards. Together with K-Tec and Metalcraft, all three brands are now part of K.A. Group serving construction, mining, and agriculture markets.
• K.A. GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK.A. Group is the parent company encompassing K-Tec, Ashland, and Metalcraft brands. The group is a global leader in design, manufacture, and distribution of construction, agricultural, and mining earthmoving equipment. K.A. Group President & CEO is Mike Palitsky. The group is owned by Kinperium Industries Inc.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Case IH: Agricultural and light construction equipment OEM. Metalcraft explicitly markets the Ox Block as a Case tractor push-load accessory, making Case IH a key compatibility partner and adjacent incumbent.
• John Deere Construction: Diversified heavy equipment OEM with broad construction, agriculture and forestry portfolios. Competes with Metalcraft via motor graders and tractor-pulled implements through a far larger dealer and financing network.
• Komatsu: Global construction, mining and earthmoving equipment OEM. Competes in the broader earthmoving/site-preparation category where Metalcraft's scrapers, levelers and disc harrows are deployed.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Global construction equipment manufacturer with motor graders and haulers. Addresses overlapping site-prep earthmoving use cases with a broader product portfolio and global dealer network.
• Caterpillar: Largest global construction and mining equipment OEM. Overlaps with Metalcraft in site-prep earthmoving (motor graders, scrapers via legacy product lines) and dominates dealer/service scale.

Direct peers

• K-Tec Earthmovers: Sister brand within K.A. Group and the market leader in pull-pan scrapers. Highly comparable product (earthmoving scrapers) and identical channel (dealer network) makes it the closest direct peer for Metalcraft's ejector and pivot dump lines.
• Rome Equipment: Manufacturer of pull-type earthmoving scrapers and grading implements. Direct peer in tractor-pulled scrapers used for site prep, land leveling, and mining reclamation.
• Ashland Industries: Sister brand within K.A. Group producing dolly wheel, direct mount and dump-style scrapers from 3.25 to 34 yd³. Overlaps directly with Metalcraft's pivot dump and ejector scraper lines and shares the same dealer GTM motion.
• Leon's Mfg. Company: Long-standing North American manufacturer of pull-type earthmoving scrapers and land levelers. Comparable product mix (scrapers, levelers) serving similar construction and agriculture end-customers.
• Reynolds International: Independent manufacturer of earthmoving scrapers and boxes. Comparable in product (pull-type scrapers, ejector and dump bodies) and customer base (construction, mining, agriculture contractors).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/embed/qhhw6AO3yG0
• Instagraminstagram.com/reel/DXpQpP2CQrB
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetalcraftScrapers

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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