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The new Cat Tiltrotator line offers fully integrated solutions for excavators, reducing machine repositioning, enhancing precision, and offering compatibility with various attachments. Features include a high-flow system, secure locking and efficient lubrication. These advancements aim to increase machine use, productivity and cost savings.
Tue April 08, 2025 - National Edition
The new Cat Tiltrotator line helps to deliver cost savings by reducing the number of machines and ground staff at the site.
The tilt rotate system allows the attachment to simultaneously rotate 360 degrees and tilt up to 40 degrees, allowing tracked excavators to perform a range of tasks — digging, grading and compacting — with more precise movements without repositioning the machine. Less machine repositioning helps to reduce undercarriage wear and lower costs, according to Caterpillar.
"Our fully integrated new TRS12, TRS17, TRS20 and TRS26 models reduce installation time and show up automatically on the machine's monitor, allowing it to be easily controlled by the joystick," said Scott Rosengaard, senior product consultant, Caterpillar. "Our tiltrotators can be used with a wide range of attachments like buckets, grapples, compactors and more, allowing for higher machine utilization and improved productivity. Plus, the new standard tilt sensor delivers precise tilt and rotation angles to the grading system."
These new models feature a standard high flow swivel, providing up to 200 l/min flow at 250 bar for use with high-flow work tools. Pairing the tiltrotator with a next generation Cat excavator that has a second hydraulic line boosts hydraulic flow and pressure to 250 l/min at 350 bar.
New pressure compensated hydraulic valves manufactured with spools provide even better control of the hydraulic flow than previous designs, allowing the tiltrotator to maintain stable rotation speed regardless of tilt speed. A quick-connect interface provides fast hydraulic attachment changes. SecureLock uses sensor technology inside the locking cylinder to verify the tool is correctly connected and securely locked to reduce the risk of swinging or dropping tools, according to Caterpillar.
Cat TRS models feature a single grease point connection with the excavator's auto-grease system and the simple-to-use innovative lubrication system is developed to quickly distribute the right amount of grease to the appropriate points. Double-acting tilt cylinders fitted with a load holding valve ensure the load is securely in position, even in the event of the hydraulic system losing pressure. Providing maximum heat distribution, the worm gearbox is filled with oil for optimum lubrication.
With the new tiltrotator models, operators can change tools without leaving the cab when equipped with the full hydraulic coupler, enhancing safety, productivity, performance and efficiency.
A plastic cover with built-in electrical harness provides easy connection to the hydraulic valves and simplifies servicing. Frame modification on the new series reduces dirt exposure for the grading sensor, which is further protected by a metal cover.
For more information, visit cat.com.