Powerhand EX28 Tiltrotator Grapple Saw took Centre Stage at DigDig UK’s Preston yard recently and set the stage for a machine-and-attachment combo that’s quickly earned attention for all the right reasons.
Enter the Powerhand EX28 Tiltrotator Grapple Saw, fitted to a Hitachi excavator and paired with a Rototilt system, a setup built for versatility, speed, and precise cutting.

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That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
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Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
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It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
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Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
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Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.
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In the Frame
Filmed on site, the EX28 makes short work of serious timber. With a 10cc saw unit and 82cm the Frame harvester bar, it’s capable of cutting through logs up to 65cm in diameter with ease.
Mounted to a Rototilt, the integration allows for seamless movement, giving operators full flexibility without repositioning the base machine and turning a multi-step process into a streamlined, single-operator workflow.
Built for the Real World
Designed for 8–30 tonne excavators and equipped with an angled headstock, the EX28 enables precise horizontal and vertical cuts. It delivers the kind of performance and reliability contractors can depend on day in, day out.
“We’ve always believed excellent design and engineering speak for themselves,” says Murray Clark, Managing Director at Powerhand. “The EX28 is a great example of that. It’s tough, precise, and designed to give the operator full control, no matter the job site.”
This is a smart upgrade for operators running high-spec tiltrotator excavators who want to improve safety, speed, and efficiency across forestry, tree care, and clearance operations.
Watch the video and see the Powerhand EX28 in action. When power meets precision, the results speak for themselves.

About Powerhand
Powerhand is a UK-based specialist in hydraulic attachments, designing and manufacturing
high-performance solutions for the forestry, vehicle recycling, and rail sectors. With over 100
years of combined engineering experience in-house, Powerhand builds equipment that’s not
only made to last, but built to perform. From concept to creation, every attachment is designed
with precision, reliability, and real-world value in mind.
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