[Case Study] Kanto Tekko Hits the Mark with Poclain Driven 1.8 Ton Roller
Convenient and nimble, small compaction equipment is gaining popularity in Japan. Kanto Tekko’s new 1.8-ton KV15CS combi roller, which was released in 2024, has surpassed the sales of larger models in the company’s lineup. It is driven by a Poclain transmission with a pump and motors in both front and rear and we spoke to the company’s president, Mr. Shunya Hashimoto, to get an insight into their growth and their collaboration with Poclain.
Kanto Tekko’s story began in 1984, when the company provided parts to Bomag Japan before moving into white-label manufacturing for top Japanese OEMs. In 2009 they launched their own brand, Kanto Tekko. Family owned, they have succeeded in expanding their territory and product range, competing alongside industry giants like Sakai and Hitachi. With a team of 50 collaborators, they now export to South Korea and the ASEAN region, offering a product lineup that spans from hand-guided compactors to self-propelled and pneumatic rollers up to four tons.
Agility as a Competitive Edge
Kanto Tekko’s small size is our greatest asset. We keep a close watch on the market and our customers, whether they are contractors or rental companies. Our small teams can move fast when a request is made. The success of our new KV15CS combi roller is a prime example — there was a demand for a 1.8-ton combi roller after major brands discontinued their models. Sales took off the minute we launched our model.
Poclain Components: A Key to Success
Like all of Kanto Tekko’s ride-on compactors, the new KV15CS combi roller integrates Poclain components. It features a PM10 medium duty pump, an MK04 motor on the front drum and two MS02 motors on the rear, connected via a serial circuit to ensure synchronization.
Poclain is the global leader in compactor transmissions. We know that their technology delivers in terms of stability at low speed and reliability.
With a lean engineering team, Kanto Tekko also values Poclain’s expertise in designing efficient transmissions that meet market demands.
Embracing the trend for compact and nimble combi rollers, Kanto Tekko’s KV15CS continues to convert more customers as the machine is showcased at tradeshows around Japan. Its Poclain transmission demonstrates exceptional field performance, further strengthening the OEM’s standing in the Asian compactor market.