
Quick couplers · S-System (Scandinavian)
QC-S - S-System Scandinavian quick-coupler
S-System Symmetrical Scandinavian quick-couplers
- 0.5–34 tons
- On request
S-System reversible Scandinavian quick-couplers built to the Nordic S standard, in fully hydraulic automatic, mechanically operated semi-automatic and hydraulic tilt/swivel versions. The range runs from QC-S30 for 0.5–2 t carriers to QC-S80 for 30–34 t machines, and the tilt/swivel QC-U-S models add 2 × 90° of hydraulic movement.
About this family
Hydraulic, fully automatic excavator quick coupler compatible with S Nordic system. Designed and built to EN 474-5 & ISO 13031:2023. Rear mechanical safety lock + hydraulic safety feature with pilot operated check valve. Visual indicator of engagement included.
Our S-System quick-couplers are mechanically operated and semi-automatic. They are simple to use and let you change attachments quickly and safely, with little time lost.
Built to EN 474-5 and ISO 13031:2023: double profiled front hook, rear mechanical safety lock, a pilot operated check valve as a second hydraulic lock, and a visual indicator of engagement. Optional lifting hook. Dimensions, carrier class and mass for every model are printed in the table below, straight from the 2025 Quick-Coupler-Systems catalogue.
Feature highlights
- Automatic, semi-automatic (manual open), and swiveling versions available
- Quick-hitches made according to Nordic S standard
- Reversible
- Safety features (double profiled front hook, visual indicator of engagement, rear mechanical lock)
- Lightweight & robust construction
- Optional lifting hook
Automatic: hydraulically operated fully automatic S-System quick-couplers. Key highlights:
- Fully Hydraulic: Automatic, no manual effort.
- Durable: made for work in hard site conditions.
- Safe: Advanced safety features to prevent accidental releases (double profiled front hook, visual indicator of engagement, mechanical safety lock)
- Low Maintenance: Easy upkeep for continuous operation.
- Most widely adopted in Nordic & Scandinavian countries
Manual: manually operated semi-automatic S-System quick-couplers. Key features include:
- Semi-Automatic Mechanism: Quick, manual engagement for fast changes.
- Rugged Design: made for work in hard site conditions.
- Safety indicator: operator can see when coupler is engaged
- Easy Installation: Simple setup for immediate use.
Tilt/Swivel: hydraulic-tilting quick-coupler fully automatic or semi-automatic S-System. Key features include:
- Full Mobility: Tilts and swivels the attachment into its working position.
- Hydraulic Operation: Smooth action both ways 2x90 degrees total 180 degrees
- Durable Construction: made for work in hard site conditions.
- Safety: A double profiled front hook, a rear mechanical lock and a visual indicator of engagement hold the attachment.

Dimensions
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Models and specifications
Figures as printed on this family’s datasheet. A dash means the datasheet does not state that figure.
Datasheet (PDF)| Model | Operation | Machine class [t] | A [mm] | B [mm] | C [mm] | D [mm] | E [mm] | F [mm] | Weight [kg] | Tilt size | Holding torque [Nm] | Working pressure [bar] | Tilt angle [°] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QC-S30-H/150 | Automatic | 0.5 - 2 | 200 | 148 | 30 | – | – | – | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S30-H/180 | Automatic | 0.5 - 2 | 230 | 178 | 30 | – | – | – | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S40-H | Automatic | 2-6 | 300 | 198 | 40 | – | – | – | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S40-H/240 | Automatic | 2-6 | 300 | 238 | 40 | – | – | – | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S45-H | Automatic | 5 - 12 | 430 | 288 | 45 | – | – | – | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S50 | Automatic / Manual | 5 - 12 | 430 | 268 | 50 | – | – | – | 90 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S60 | Automatic / Manual | 12 - 20 | 480 | 338 | 60 | – | – | – | 115 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S70 | Automatic / Manual | 18 - 33 | 600 | 448 | 70 | – | – | – | 270 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S80 | Automatic / Manual | 30 - 34 | 670 | 588 | 80 | – | – | – | 350 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S30-SA/150 | Manual | 0.5 - 2 | 200 | 148 | 30 | – | – | – | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S30-SA/180 | Manual | 0.5 - 2 | 230 | 178 | 30 | – | – | – | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S40-SA | Manual | 2-6 | 300 | 198 | 40 | – | – | – | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S40-SA/240 | Manual | 2-6 | 300 | 238 | 40 | – | – | – | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-S45-SA | Manual | 5 - 12 | 430 | 288 | 45 | – | – | – | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| QC-U-S30-H/150 | Tilt / swivel | 0.5 - 2 | 200 | 148 | 30 | 280 | 215 | 317 | 41 | 100 | 2.4 | 210 | 180 |
| QC-U-S30-H/180 | Tilt / swivel | 0.5 - 2 | 230 | 178 | 30 | 280 | 258 | 365 | 42 | 100 | 2.4 | 210 | 180 |
| QC-U-S40-H | Tilt / swivel | 2-6 | 300 | 198 | 40 | 370 | 287 | 475 | 90 | 125 | 8.2 | 210 | 180 |
| QC-U-S40-H/240 | Tilt / swivel | 2-6 | 300 | 238 | 40 | 370 | 345 | 475 | 92 | 125 | 8.2 | 210 | 180 |
| QC-U-S45-H | Tilt / swivel | 5 - 12 | 430 | 288 | 45 | 420 | 417 | 682 | 212 | 200 | 24.0 | 210 | 180 |
| QC-U-S50 | Tilt / swivel | 5 - 12 | 430 | 268 | 50 | 460 | 388 | 682 | 232 | 200 | 24.0 | 210 | 180 |
| QC-U-S60 | Tilt / swivel | 12 - 20 | 480 | 338 | 60 | 550 | 490 | 760 | 317/351 | 250 | 40.0 | 250 | 100/140 |
| QC-U-S70 | Tilt / swivel | 18 - 33 | 600 | 448 | 70 | 650 | 650 | 950 | 635/692 | 290 | 80.0 | 250 | 100/140 |
| QC-U-S80 | Tilt / swivel | 30 - 34 | 670 | 588 | 80 | 740 | 852 | 1060 | 715/772 | 290 | 80.0 | 250 | 100/140 |
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Sieruta-held certifications
- EN ISO 3834-2Certified welding qualityCSW/1293/2025
- EN 1090-1 EXC1 + EXC2Factory production control1433-CPR-0257
- EN ISO 9606-1 · WPQR EN ISO 15614Qualified welders and procedures
- EN ISO 9712: VT + PT level 2Non-destructive testing
- EN 10204 3.1Material traceability
- CE: 2006/42/ECCE markingTransition to Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 underway. Applicable from 20 January 2027.
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Warranty
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