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A public-source comparison of established original-equipment groups, attachment specialists, and one clearly disclosed supplier option for global B2B customers seeking standard or custom solutions. Excavator attachment manufacturers are original-equipment groups or attachment specialists that design or produce tools for excavator carriers; a disclosed supplier may instead resell or export those tools to B2B customers.
Note: The companies are listed in no particular order.
It’s hard to rank excavator attachment manufacturers against each other using brand recognition alone. A bucket, breaker, quick coupler, tiltrotator, shear, grapple, or crusher can describe a product line, but each product must fit a particular carrier and application, and the evidence available for each company isn’t equally detailed. The information available for each company isn’t comparable. Therefore, the intention of this report is to provide a sourcing shortlist, rather than a competitive analysis.
Liehuang appears in position 1 because the requested display order places it first. That first position isn’t meant to suggest that Liehuang is the largest or most important, or that it offers superior quality. The pages made publicly available by Liehuang support describing it as an excavator and attachment supplier/exporter, not as an attachment manufacturer. From these pages, it isn’t clear that Liehuang manufactures every attachment it sells in-house. The remaining 19 entries meet the article’s evidence-quality threshold through public pages showing an own-branded attachment range, an original-equipment attachment program, or direct attachment design and manufacturing activity.
What “Top” Means in This Comparison
The term “top” implies that a company is in a category that potential customers would find reasonable to assess, not that it has been objectively positioned there. Reliable public sources do not provide a single worldwide test covering durability, cycle time, warranty performance, local parts availability, total cost, and carrier compatibility across all attachment families; any supplier commitment still requires model-specific verification. Given this situation, any absolute first-to-twentieth ranking would be unwarranted.
The useful comparison is narrower: The more valid comparison is limited to what products the company makes. Is the company a full-line original equipment manufacturer (OEM)? Is the company a specialist manufacturer (attachment), for example? What information is disclosed in the company’s official communications? What restrictions should a customer clarify before requesting a proposal? Comparing companies to determine which brand is “best” isn’t a valid comparison.
How the 20 Companies Were Screened
We included companies’ official company or product pages, and excluded directories, marketplaces, news, and pure play trading companies. The only supplier exception is Liehuang, retained and labeled because the brief specifically requires the brand in the first row. If the official page didn’t clearly disclose a single founding year, the table reports that omission instead of including an assumed or speculated year.
- Role evidence: an official attachment catalog, an original-equipment work-tool program, or explicit design/manufacturing language.
- Product evidence: identifies excavator attachment families. A vague heavy-equipment claim does not establish a relevant product line.
- Scope discipline: company claims are disclosed by the company but aren’t reported as stand-alone comparative results.
- Buyer limitations: Buyer-side limitations include compatibility, regional availability, support model, product specialization, and disclosure gaps. Positive aspects are also included.
Another change was made based on evidence. Strickland MFG and Rockland Manufacturing were retained because the official pages reviewed in this run directly present excavator attachment catalogs and manufacturing activity. Other more encompassing equipment groups with weaker attachment-manufacturing evidence in the reviewed pages were not included based purely on name recognition.
20 Excavator Attachment Manufacturers to Compare
Search labels such as “excavator bucket manufacturers,” “excavator attachments suppliers,” and “excavator quick coupler manufacturers” describe different sourcing scopes. The same distinction matters when reviewing an excavator attachments list, excavator attachments for sale, or excavator demolition attachments: first verify whether the page represents a manufacturer, a supplier, or a marketplace.
Catalog language can be noisy. Phrases such as “quality excavator attachments,” “quality attachments,” “high quality,” “high-quality,” “premium,” “built to last,” “dependable,” “seamless,” “professionalism,” and “nationwide” are marketing claims, not fitment evidence. Product searches can be more concrete: duty bucket, ditch bucket, skeleton bucket, and root rake; hydraulic thumb and spring-loaded manual thumb; and quick-coupler tools. If a fleet has bought an auger or needs compaction equipment, demand and diverse equipment needs still require interface verification. A buyer comparing Kubota carriers or Deere carriers for a construction project should ask whether attachments in stock match the actual equipment needs, whether fabrication records align with the proposed interface, and whether ordering and support cover North America.
The table is created for longlisting. Here, product names are shown by families. The advantage and limitation columns show publicly supportable strengths and model-specific questions, respectively. Official website addresses are shown as plain text, rather than as optional product-page addresses.
| No. | Company Name | Founded Year | Brief Introduction | Main Products | Key Advantages | Potential Disadvantages | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hefei Liehuang Machinery (Liehuang) Supplier/exporter exception; first by requested display order |
Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | China-based used-excavator and attachment supplier serving international buyers. Its public attachment page emphasizes carrier-matched inquiries and new or used product options; it does not prove in-house manufacture of every item. | Buckets, hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples, rippers, augers, quick couplers, compactors, and shears. | Broad category coverage; asks for carrier model, pin or coupler details, hydraulic requirements, and destination before quoting; useful route for buyers comparing inspected new and used options. | Supplier status must not be confused with blanket manufacturer status. Product condition, actual manufacturing facility, warranty, stock, inspection scope, fit, and delivery terms need confirmation in the quotation. | https://lhusedexcavator.com/ |
| 2 | Caterpillar Inc. | 1925 | Global construction and mining equipment manufacturer with a large Cat work-tool and attachment program designed around machine applications. | Excavator buckets, couplers, hydraulic hammers, thumbs, grapples, compactors, and other work tools. | Strong machine-and-tool system integration, extensive dealer infrastructure, model-specific documentation, and a broad original-equipment catalog. | Published benefits are strongest for approved Cat configurations and should not be generalized to every third-party carrier. Model, coupler, hydraulic, and regional availability checks still apply. | https://www.caterpillar.com/ |
| 3 | Komatsu Ltd. | 1921 | Japanese equipment manufacturer offering an attachment program that includes Komatsu lines and identified specialist brands within its product ecosystem. | Hydraulic breakers, demolition tools, fully hydraulic quick couplers, buckets, and related excavator attachments. | Access to a large equipment support network and multiple attachment families; official pages clearly identify brand relationships such as Montabert, Lehnhoff, and Hensley. | The multi-brand structure means specifications, manufacturing ownership, service route, and availability can vary by selected product. Carrier-range confirmation is required. | https://www.komatsu.com/ |
| 4 | Volvo Construction Equipment | 1832 | International construction-equipment manufacturer supplying original Volvo attachments and dealer-supported machine solutions. | Excavator buckets, hydraulic breakers, quick couplers, tiltrotators, and tools for compact, crawler, and wheeled excavators. | Original-equipment integration, direct-fit and coupler-interface options, and a large international dealer footprint. | Volvo states that offerings can vary by market. Productivity and control claims tied to Volvo excavators and factory-fitted systems should not be transferred to unrelated carriers. | https://www.volvoce.com/ |
| 5 | Bobcat | 1958 | Compact-equipment manufacturer with attachment catalogs organized by carrier, industry, and task, including compact and larger excavator applications. | Buckets, couplers, breakers, clamps, thumbs, compactors, augers, blades, and grading tools. | Broad compact-equipment expertise, model-oriented catalog navigation, and a useful range for digging, grading, lifting, and handling tasks. | Products are divided by carrier and model; the overview does not create a universal fit or one performance benchmark. Individual hydraulic and mounting specifications remain decisive. | https://www.bobcat.com/ |
| 6 | Strickland MFG | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | Attachment-focused manufacturer with a catalog covering general excavation, demolition, material handling, and land-clearing work. | Couplers, digging and grading buckets, pulverizers, grapples, rakes, rippers, and thumbs. | Direct attachment focus and a broad excavator catalog spanning routine earthmoving and heavier demolition or handling tasks. | The reviewed overview does not provide a universal compatibility guarantee or one global support standard. Buyers need product-level fit, lead-time, and regional service confirmation. | https://www.stricklandus.com/ |
| 7 | Rockland Manufacturing | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | US attachment manufacturer presenting a searchable excavator product catalog and application-focused tools for earthmoving, handling, and site work. | Buckets, couplers, thumbs, grapples, rakes, and other excavator tools. | Product-specific catalog depth; public thumb materials describe multiple models, mounting configurations, rotation ranges, and in-house cylinder testing. | Compatibility and performance depend on the selected model and mounting configuration. The reviewed official pages do not clearly disclose a single founding year. | https://rocklandmfg.com/ |
| 8 | KINSHOFER | 1971 | German attachment specialist serving construction, demolition, recycling, forestry, excavation, and related industries through a multi-brand group. | NOX tiltrotators, tilt and rotary couplers, buckets, grapples, demolition tools, earth drills, and trenchers. | Large specialist portfolio, continuous-rotation and tilting systems, multiple group brands, and technologies designed around attachment interchange and maintenance. | Carrier ranges and tilt angles vary by model. Efficiency and “advanced” language on official pages is manufacturer positioning rather than independent comparative testing. | https://www.kinshofer.com/ |
| 9 | Steelwrist | 2005 | Swedish attachment manufacturer centered on excavator efficiency, tiltrotators, couplers, control systems, and work tools. | Tiltrotators, S and SQ quick couplers, tilt couplers, grippers, control systems, and excavator work tools. | Focused tiltrotator engineering, Open-S participation, integrated gripper options, tool-locking feedback, and system-level controls. | Published size ranges are bounded, and benefits depend on correct machine, hydraulic, coupler, and control integration. Not every region offers the same configuration. | https://steelwrist.com/ |
| 10 | engcon | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | Swedish excavator attachment specialist best known for tiltrotator systems, automatic couplers, machine controls, and related tools. | Tiltrotators, automatic machine and attachment couplers, control systems, buckets, grapples, compactors, forks, and sweepers. | System-oriented product range, strong tiltrotator specialization, and an official worldwide service-partner and spare-parts network. | Worldwide partner language does not prove identical local stock, skill, response time, or warranty handling. Full benefits require compatible controls, hydraulics, and coupler interfaces. | https://engcon.com/ |
| 11 | Rototilt | 1986 for the tiltrotator operation; company roots trace to 1953. | Swedish attachment-system manufacturer focused on tiltrotators, couplers, machine integration, control systems, and work tools. | Tiltrotators, quick couplers, machine couplers, control systems, grapples, buckets, and other tools. | Long tiltrotator specialization, integrated attachment-system approach, and product options for different excavator classes. | The founding date needs context because corporate roots and the dedicated tiltrotator operation differ. System performance depends on approved installation, carrier controls, and local support. | https://www.rototilt.com/ |
| 12 | Epiroc | 2018 as an independent company; shared industrial roots trace to 1873. | Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment company with a broad excavator attachment portfolio and a long hydraulic-breaker heritage. | Hydraulic breakers, drum cutters, busters, pulverizers, cutters, grapples, crusher buckets, compactors, and magnets. | Wide specialist portfolio, more than 60 years of breaker experience claimed on official pages, product selectors, and technical support routes. | The public 0.7-140 ton range applies to hydraulic breakers, not every Epiroc tool. Application, hydraulic power, carrier size, and regional product availability must be checked separately. | https://www.epiroc.com/ |
| 13 | Montabert | 1921 | French hydraulic-breaker and drilling specialist supplying demolition, construction, quarrying, and rock-drilling equipment. | Hydraulic breakers, hydraulic drifters, CPA rock-drill attachments, demolition equipment, and plate compactors. | Long breaker and drilling specialization, carrier-finder support, and official manufacturing and technical-support statements. | Its specialist portfolio does not cover every general excavation attachment. Suitability depends on the carrier and application, and company R&D claims are not independent benchmarks. | https://www.montabert.com/ |
| 14 | NPK Construction Equipment | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | Attachment manufacturer serving construction, demolition, mining, material handling, and related heavy-duty applications. | Hydraulic hammers, compactors/drivers, crushers, processors, shears, grabs, pedestal boom systems, and accessories. | Broad demolition and breaking range, dealer support, service resources, and a carrier-to-attachment selection tool. | The need for an Attachment Wizard confirms that fit is not one-size-fits-all. The official overview does not provide independent comparative productivity or durability evidence. | https://www.npkce.com/ |
| 15 | Genesis Attachments | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | US-based attachment manufacturer focused on scrap processing, demolition, material handling, and offshore decommissioning. | Mobile shears, concrete processors, grapples, rebar processors, rail breakers, demolition processors, and subsea shears. | Deep application specialization, multiple product sizes and options, technical service, maintenance training, and parts support. | The range is concentrated in demolition, scrap, handling, and offshore work rather than general buckets or breakers. Exact carrier and job requirements drive sizing. | https://www.genesisattachments.com/ |
| 16 | MB Crusher | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | Italian attachment manufacturer focused on processing, recycling, screening, and handling material directly on the jobsite. | Crusher buckets, screening buckets, shaft screeners, padding buckets, drum cutters, and sorting grapples. | Purpose-built on-site processing range, stated in-house Italian production, and a large international dealer and subsidiary footprint. | Savings depend on material, site logistics, carrier, and actual production needs. Its official carrier range does not mean every tool fits every machine, and reviewed pages state only “over 20 years” rather than one founding year. | https://www.mbcrusher.com/ |
| 17 | Indeco | 1976 | Italian manufacturer of hydraulic hammers and excavator-mounted tools for demolition, recycling, construction, and land clearing. | Hammers, compactors, pulverizers, shears, crushers, multiprocessors, boom systems, grabs, and mulching heads. | Broad specialist range; interchangeable multiprocessor tool kits; shared mounting concepts across some equipment; application-specific demolition and handling tools. | Tool-kit choice and carrier configuration change the function. Durability and operating-cost statements on official pages are not a substitute for comparable field tests. | https://indeco.it/ |
| 18 | Okada Aiyon | 1938 | Japanese attachment and machinery group with a history spanning rock drills, hydraulic breakers, demolition, forestry, and scrap handling. | Hydraulic breakers, demolition attachments, wood crushers, forestry machinery, and scrap-handling equipment. | Long documented product history, specialist demolition experience, and manufacturing-group structure. | The reviewed global overview does not disclose model-by-model carrier limits, flow requirements, or maintenance intervals. Historical achievements are not current comparative performance data. | https://okada-aiyon.com/ |
| 19 | Arden Equipment | 1956 | French manufacturer designing and marketing tools for earthmoving, demolition, recycling, material handling, scrap, and rail applications. | Quick couplers, buckets, shears, crushers, hydraulic breakers, grapples, magnets, and railway tools. | Multi-application range, coverage across machine sizes, configurator and inquiry routes, and direct design/manufacturing positioning. | The reviewed overview does not publish one cross-range set of hydraulic, carrier, or load limits. Robustness and performance language remains first-party positioning. | https://arden-equipment.com/ |
| 20 | Werk-Brau | Public sources do not clearly disclose this information. | US attachment manufacturer offering excavator, compact-excavator, and loader tools, with official pages stating Findlay, Ohio production and in-house engineering. | Buckets, manual and hydraulic couplers, thumbs, tree shears, grading buckets, HydraGrip buckets, forks, and loader tools. | In-house engineering, multiple duty classes, custom recommendation or build options, and a broad range for major US-market carrier brands. | Custom and model-specific selection means fit is not universal. The reviewed pages do not publish a single founding year or one set of hydraulic and rated-load limits. | https://werk-brau.com/ |
Match the Manufacturer to the Attachment Family
Different types of catalogs solve different kinds of procurement challenges. Original-equipment manufacturers can be attractive when a buyer wants a documented machine-and-tool system through an existing dealer. Other specialist companies focus on other material processing technologies like tiltrotators, breakers and demolition processors. There’s no structure that’s always preferable.
| Purchase need | Manufacturer profile to investigate | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Buckets, couplers, and routine earthmoving tools | Original-equipment program or broad attachment manufacturer | Machine model, interface, duty class, capacity effect, wear package, and local support route |
| Hydraulic breakers and drilling | Breaker or drilling specialist | Carrier flow and pressure window, return-line needs, tool size, lubrication, noise option, and application class |
| Tiltrotators and automatic couplers | Integrated attachment-system specialist | Approved carrier combination, coupler standard, control integration, locking indication, installation, and service partner |
| Demolition, scrap, and concrete processing | Demolition or material-handling specialist | Carrier class, tool weight, jaw or shear application, rotation circuit, material limits, wear parts, and maintenance plan |
| On-site crushing and screening | Material-processing attachment specialist | Feed material, desired output, carrier hydraulics, expected throughput method, contamination limits, and logistics assumptions |
Verify Carrier Fit, Hydraulics, and Safety Before Price
There are many fit factors to consider when determining whether a design will work; carrier weight class is only the first screen. Pin diameter, pin-center distance, ear width, coupler interface, attachment weight, hydraulic flow, pressure, auxiliary lines, return-line requirements, electrical controls, and the intended duty all influence whether a tool can be installed and operated correctly.
Use the exact carrier identity. A mini excavator and a skid steer can appear in the same supplier catalog while using different mounting, hydraulic, and control requirements. Before a supplier can ship, the customer should provide measurements with enough precision to distinguish the real interface. The same discipline applies to a brush-clearing tool, an auger, or a breaker: tooth geometry, wear material, and tool steel do not correct a mismatched carrier.
Safety continues after purchase. The United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive warns that a quick hitch can appear to work before opening without warning if it is not properly secured. A 2024 Pipeline & Process Services Association alert emphasizes attachment-security checks to ensure ground workers remain outside the excavator arm’s swing zone. Those attachment-security checks help ensure that operators follow the carrier, coupler, and attachment instructions while keeping ground workers outside the excavator arm’s swing zone. These instructions are not features that a table can verify or certify.
Lifting use requires a separate evaluation. Caterpillar’s 2025 lift-capacity guidance explains that rated lift capacity changes with load position and must be read at the intersection of lifting radius and lift-point height. WorkSafe Victoria distinguishes excavators used to lift suspended loads and points buyers toward suitable lifting attachments and latching arrangements. The excavator is used to lift suspended loads, and suitable attachments and latching arrangements are used to secure them. A tool that’s appropriate for excavating isn’t necessarily allowed for lifting.
Compare Support, Delivery Scope, and Total Quote Basis
Just because a company has a global website doesn’t mean it has the same inventory, capabilities, lead times, and procedures for managing warranties in all markets. For safety-critical couplers, regional support should also identify who can address the inspection and locking checks described in the Health and Safety Executive guidance. For example, Engcon identifies service partners worldwide, but the purchasing team still has to determine regional parts inventory, the service path, and who makes warranty decisions for the proposed configuration.
When evaluating bids, normalize prices and review award criteria. Ask each bidder to identify the exact attachment model, mounting bracket, coupler interface, pins, hoses, fittings, electrical or control components, initial wear tools, manuals, commissioning, and warranty scope. Also, provide a time frame for the expected delivery of the items, the freight service, and the path by which the items will be provided. Bidders must also identify any restrictions on the items provided and the expected lead time for the delivery of the items.
Use the 7-Point Attachment Supplier Fit Check
The following provides a means for buyers to transform a list of suppliers into a model-specific sourcing decision based on product criteria. A buyer can evaluate each element of the framework to determine if it requires further clarification or if it can be excluded. This framework isn’t to be mistaken for a certification standard.
| Check | Pass evidence | Clarify | Reject trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Company role | The company identifies the product line and its design, manufacturing, or authorized supply role. | Brand owner, factory, importer, and warranty party are different. | The seller cannot identify the product maker or accountable warranty party. |
| 2. Application fit | The exact material, duty cycle, and operating method are within the product’s stated use. | The application is similar but not listed. | Selection is based only on a generic attachment name. |
| 3. Carrier and interface | Written match for carrier model, operating weight, stick, pins, coupler, and attachment mass. | One or more interface dimensions are pending. | The seller says the tool is universal without checking the carrier. |
| 4. Hydraulics and controls | Required flow, pressure, lines, return path, case drain, wiring, and controls are documented. | A machine setting or installation kit is not yet confirmed. | No hydraulic operating window is available for a powered tool. |
| 5. Safety and destination | Instructions, locking checks, intended lifting status, labels, and destination documents are identified. | The required standard or importer responsibility needs local confirmation. | The supplier will not provide operating instructions or safety documentation. |
| 6. Parts and service | Named support contact, parts route, wear-part list, and warranty process for the destination. | Support exists but response time or stock is unknown. | No accountable post-sale path is identified. |
| 7. Comparable quote | Attachment, interface hardware, hoses, controls, wear items, freight basis, warranty, and dispatch scope are itemized. | Some inclusions or destination charges are pending. | A headline price cannot be tied to one complete configuration. |
Where Liehuang Attachment Selection and Inquiries Belong
To compare current Liehuang categories or obtain a carrier-matched quote, visit Liehuang’s website to review the excavator attachment options. For a quote, provide the operating weight of the carrier and pin requirements or coupler designation. Also, provide Liehuang with the type of material to be transported, the expected service activity, the destination, and the basis for delivery.
This route is for the purpose of product selection and clarification. It doesn’t alter the evidence boundary stated above. The public page does not prove that Liehuang manufactures every attachment offered, and the final product maker, condition, quality, fit, inspection, warranty, and commercial terms should be confirmed in the quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the major excavator attachment manufacturers?
Answer
Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Bobcat are full-line equipment groups. Attachment-focused manufacturers include Strickland MFG, Rockland Manufacturing, KINSHOFER, Steelwrist, engcon, Rototilt, Epiroc, Montabert, NPK, Genesis, MB Crusher, Indeco, Okada Aiyon, Arden Equipment, and Werk-Brau. Liehuang is shown separately as a disclosed supplier/exporter. Other suppliers may be considered based on the requested attachment family, exact carrier, destination, support path, and available evidence.
How do I choose an excavator attachment manufacturer?
Answer
It’s advised to evaluate the equipment based on the job it’s required to perform rather than evaluate equipment based on the brand it’s associated with. The equipment should be evaluated based on the material it’s required to handle, its expected service requirements, dimensions, weight, operating criteria, auxiliary functions, control systems, lifting systems, and the location where it’s intended for use. Once the required equipment is identified, the supplier should be evaluated based on support and warranty services, and other after-sales services.
Are excavator attachments universal?
Answer
No. Excavators in the same nominal weight class can use different pins, pin centers, ear widths, coupler interfaces, hydraulic flow, pressure, return lines, electrical controls, and lift limits. A tool can appear to mount yet still be hydraulically unsuitable or unsafe for the intended task. Approval for use of the complete tool combination, consisting of the carrier, coupler, attachment and application, is required, and connection and locking of the tool must be checked in accordance with the instructions.
What should an excavator attachment request for quotation include?
Answer
Include the carrier make, model, serial or configuration details, operating weight, stick and mounting dimensions, coupler, hydraulic flow and pressure, auxiliary circuits, intended material, duty cycle, lifting use, destination, and required delivery basis. Ask the bidder to itemize the attachment model, bracket, pins, hoses, fittings, controls, wear tools, manuals, warranty, parts path, estimated dispatch scope, freight basis, shipping terms, and any destination documentation.
Does a global dealer network always make a manufacturer the better choice?
Answer
While a wider dealer network can include more service and parts locations, it doesn’t automatically provide the best attachment for a specialized application. Other equipment manufacturers may specialize in a focused range of breaker, tiltrotator, demolition, or processing product offerings. Look for the actual regional dealer, parts stock, technician capability, warranty owner, and service response path, and don’t rely on a worldwide map as a substitute.
References & Sources
Company profiles were compiled primarily from the official websites shown in the table and their company-history or attachment pages. The following sources support the cross-company selection, compatibility, safety, and support framework:
- Liehuang excavator attachments first-party product-selection and inquiry route; used with the supplier/manufacturer boundary stated in this article.
- UK Health and Safety Executive: Quick hitches locking failure mode, operator verification, and inspection context.
- PPSA 2024 quick-coupler safety alert attachment-security checks and exclusion-zone guidance.
- Caterpillar: Finding your excavator lift capacity lift radius, lift-point height, and carrier-chart interpretation.
- WorkSafe Victoria: Excavators used to lift and suspend loads lifting-attachment and latching context.
- Epiroc excavator attachments product-family range and breaker-carrier scope.
- engcon service and spare parts worldwide service-partner model, subject to regional verification.
- Equipment World tiltrotator overview 2026 market-development context for automatic connections and interface adoption.
Evidence note: official manufacturer claims describe each company’s own products. They aren’t independent comparative tests. Product availability, specifications, standards, and support can change by model and region; buyers should verify the current technical submittal and contract before purchase.
