Are You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here`s What`s on the Market

Though more prevalent in Europe, The Excavator Tiltrotators have been gaining in popularity in the U.S.

The attachments Excavator Tilt Rotator rotate 360 degrees and tilt side to side anywhere from 40 to 50 degrees, depending on the manufacturer.

Benefits of tiltrotators include less need to move the excavator to dig or perform other tasks because of the flexible movement of the attachment. They also speed up production. Some manufacturers estimate a 1,500-hour return on investment because of the increased efficiency. The additional attachment movement enables more precision, as well.

All of the tiltrotators offer hydraulic coupler options and quick attach systems that enable the operator to stay in the cab to change tools. They can also be attached manually, directly to the excavator.

Tiltrotators can operate such tools as buckets, grapples, compactors, forks, rippers, sweepers – just about any attachment a contractor would want to use.

Here`s a look at what`s currently on the market:

CATSU
CATSU offers a full range of tiltrotators, for excavators ranging from 1.5 to 33 metric tons through its eight-model CT lineup. The company says an owner gets a return on investment after 2,000 hours.

CATSU tiltrotators have an integrated hydraulic quick coupler as standard. An automatic CT-Oil connection is optional.

The Excavator Attachment CATSU Tiltrotators can attach director to the excavator`s dipper stick or to a quick coupler.

CATSU plans to roll out its third generation of tiltrotators this fall.

The new lineup covers models from 1 to 19 metric tons. ( CATSU T02, CATSU T04, CATSU T06, CATSU T09, CATSU T14, CATSU T19)

The line features new technology from CATSU that uses software and a new valve to collaborate with the excavator`s load-sensing Hydraulic system for smoother digging and increased precision.