Xwatch launches MK2 – the Next Evolution in Construction Machine and Operator Safety 

Visit Xwatch Safety Solutions at the Hexagon booth 137 in Hall A2 at bauma 2025 to discover how safety awareness solutions enable construction professionals to harness technology for safer operations

Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, is launching the advanced safety and control system MK2 at bauma 2025

The new system is simpler, more intuitive and easier to adopt compared to its predecessor MK1. With installation taking 30% less time, the new system is even more adaptable and user-friendly, reducing downtime for plant hire companies and contractors.

The solution retains all the capabilities of MK1, including height and slew restriction, Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI), and the full suite of Xwatch safety features across the XW1, XW2, XW3, XW4, and XW5 models.

New enhancements include revolutionary proportional motion control when driving electric over hydraulic valve blocks (pat. pending), a significant breakthrough in precision and efficiency. Graphics have been completely reworked, creating a more visually friendly and intuitive monitor interface in various languages. MK2 is telematics-ready for connected construction sites and is more compact, freeing up in-cab space.

Paving the way for future compatibility

Due to Xwatch’s long-term OEM machine integration strategy, it is built to be compatible with various OEM displays, minimising the need for additional hardware in the cab and ensuring seamless integration for manufacturers adopting the system.

„The MK2 system is designed to meet the evolving demands of the heavy construction industry by enhancing safety, boosting operational efficiency and minimising disruption,” says Dan Leaney, Xwatch Sales Director. As the industry embraces digital transformation and sustainable practices, the MK2 sets a new standard in intelligent safety solutions, ensuring that our customers are equipped with future-ready technology that adapts to their changing needs.”

Visit us at bauma

See the MK2 in action at bauma 2025 on the Hexagon stand (A2.137), where you can meet the Xwatch team, get hands-on with the next generation of safety technology, and discover how MK2 can transform your fleet. MK2 will also be on demo on the Hitachi stand (FN.716) showcasing its seamless compatibility with leading OEMs. These demonstrations offer a unique opportunity to experience MK2’s advanced safety and control capabilities across multiple platforms.

Learn more about our bauma attendance: https://bauma.hexagon.com/

About Xwatch Safety Solutions

Founded in 2019, Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, is a global leader in developing and creating safety solutions for heavy construction sites.

Xwatch’s cutting-edge and operator-friendly technologies mitigate risks and enhance safety on construction sites. With its XW series of safety solutions, Xwatch has transformed the safety market, introducing features such as height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI) for heavy machinery. Operators can limit an excavator’s height and side boundaries to define a working zone, which significantly increases safety around machines.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.