Why a Cat^® Tiltrotator Is Useful
for Mini Excavators

Less time — Digging, contouring and backfilling is easier with more precision and versatility. Without a tiltrotator, you have to move the machine several times to work in the direction of the boom and stick. Fewer machine movements save time and fuel. As the Cat Building and Construction Products Marketing Manager, Scott Britton has worked with many operators in the field and knows how much more efficient an operation can be with a tiltrotator.

"Depending on what you’re doing, you can probably do 80% of your digging from one spot," explains Scott. "It saves a lot of time and money on fuel costs."

More agility — The 360-turn radius of a tiltrotator allows you to dig at limitless angles without having to reposition your excavator. This is great for tasks like grading around corners and foundation work. The angle of your bucket can be as precise as you need it to be.

Because the machine does not have to be repositioned for every drop of the bucket, you’ll do less damage to lawns when working on private residential properties.

"If you’re doing a smaller job in a yard or handling a repair situation, you don’t want to mess up the grass too much with a big machine," says Scott. "Every little bit helps in making a good impression on the customer."

Less work — Labor shortages can make it difficult to find reliable help. Because you can easily dig around obstacles with a tiltrotator, you don’t need workers with shovels for close digging. You can grade more easily and at greater angles. Tasks that usually require multiple workers, like picking up and laying pipework, can be done alone by an operator in the cab. You can drop your bucket and use the integrated grapple on the TRS to grasp and move objects and debris with a clear view of your targets.

Less wear — The fewer times a 6-ton machine needs to travel, the longer it will last. Tiltrotators help extend the life of your investment and reduce maintenance costs since you need to reposition your machine less often when using one.