For more than four decades, the Koch family has built a legacy of excellence in the machine moving industry. Under the leadership of Stefan and Michael Koch, HTS has pioneered a range of cutting-edge products including the innovative ECO-Jack® hydraulic jacks and ECO-Skate® load-moving systems. These solutions have been developed in close collaboration with our customers to ensure real-world performance, reliability, and safety.
Building on this legacy, HTS introduced the POWER-Skate®, a motorized load moving system designed for precision control and effortless transport of heavy machinery. This innovation reflects our continued commitment to engineering advancements that solve complex lifting and moving challenges across industries worldwide.
Expanding Globally with HTS Direct USA
Although HTS has operated successfully in Germany and the UK for many years, HTS Direct USA was officially established in 2016 to better serve our North American clients. We maintain a consistent inventory of our most popular products including hydraulic jacks, toe jacks, and machine moving skates so customers can count on fast delivery when they need it most. If a standard product doesn’t quite meet your requirements, our in-house manufacturing capabilities allow us to modify existing equipment or engineer entirely new systems tailored to your project.
Custom Solutions for Unique Challenges
Our ability to adapt or design custom machinery sets HTS apart. Whether you need a specialized load moving system or a modified hydraulic jack, we can work with you to create a solution that meets your exact needs.
A Legacy of Innovation
HTS’s engineering expertise stretches back to 1970 when the family introduced an early version of the machine moving skate capable of holding up to 30 tons. This breakthrough laid the groundwork for redefining hydraulic jacks as stand-alone load-moving systems. In 1999, we launched our first toe jacks with lifting capacities up to 50 tons alongside machine moving skates rated for up to 220 tons. HTS introduced the POWER-Skate®, a motorized load moving system designed for precision control and effortless transport of heavy machinery, weighing up to 176,000 lbs./80 metric tons.
Since then, we have continued to expand our product lines and improve upon existing technology. From enhanced toe jack models to the addition of hoist rings for secure lifting, our commitment to innovation remains at the core of everything we do.
Made in Germany. Trusted Worldwide.
At HTS, we are proud of our German-made engineering, our family-owned roots, and our reputation for solving complex load-moving challenges. Whether you need a reliable machine moving skate, precision hoist rings, or a powerful hydraulic jack system, our team is ready to help you move with confidence.
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