engcon tiltrotators solve operator challenges and draw crowds at CSPI in Tokyo

From June 18th to 21st, Japan’s largest construction exhibition — the International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI) — brought together industry professionals from across the country. For the first time, engcon was there to demonstrate how its tiltrotators help excavator operators tackle real jobsite challenges.

With increasing demands for productivity and tighter project deadlines, Japanese contractors need to maximize efficiency with limited manpower. To support this, the Japanese government has recently introduced incentive programs and certifications encouraging the adoption of labor-saving equipment such as tiltrotators. engcon’s solutions meet these requirements by giving excavators the ability to tilt and rotate attachments, reducing the need to reposition the machine and minimizing manual labor. This significantly increases flexibility, precision, and efficiency, allowing operators to complete complex tasks more quickly and safely.

At CSPI, engcon showcased a SH135X excavator equipped with the EC214 tiltrotator and various attachments, including a ground compactor, grab, and hydraulic pallet fork. Visitors could watch live demonstrations of how easily operators can switch between tools and handle different tasks without leaving the cab, thanks to the EC-Oil automatic quick coupler system. In addition, a separate excavator equipped with an EC204 tiltrotator and engcon grading bucket was available for visitors to test-drive themselves and experience the benefits of tiltrotator technology firsthand.

“Japanese contractors face tight deadlines and a shrinking workforce,” says Norio Takagi, engcon’s Country Manager for Japan. “Our tiltrotators help solve these challenges by boosting productivity and reducing the need for extra manpower. With growing government support for labor-saving machinery, we see great potential for engcon in Japan. The strong interest we saw at CSPI confirms this.”

engcon’s successful debut at CSPI marks an important step in expanding its presence in Japan and supporting local operators with innovative, problem-solving technology.