Komatsu acquires marketing rights to Xcentric Ripper…

Equipment giant to become exclusive agent for Spanish attachment in certain locations.

Japanese news agencies are reporting that construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu has has acquired the exclusive rights to sell the Spanish-manufactured Xcentric Ripper attachment in a number of unnamed countries and regions around the world.

The company has struck a deal with Grado Cerro, the Spanish manufacturer behind an attachment designed as an alternative to a hydraulic breaker in certain key applications.

The deal will not, however, effect the distribution channel here in the UK where ECY Haulmark will retain the exclusive import rights.

For a look at the Xcentric Ripper in action, check out the video here.