Exploring the Different Types of Excavator Tilt Hitches and Their Applications
Excavator tilt hitches are invaluable attachments that allow an operator to rotate the bucket or attachment up to 360 degrees without moving the base machine. There are several types of tilt hitches available, each suited for different excavation tasks.
Manual Tilt Hitches
Manual tilt hitches utilize a hydraulic cylinder and manual valve to tilt the attachment. The operator uses a switch or lever to activate the valve and cylinder.
- Simple and affordable design
- Limited control - only fully tilted or untitled positions
- Suited for simple tilting tasks like dumping into a truck
Proportional Tilt Hitches
Proportional hitches use a proportional valve for finer tilt control. The operator can feather the control for partial tilt angles.
- Allows tilting to any angle, not just fully tilted
- Smoother, more precise positioning
- Better for grading or spreading material
Servo Tilt Hitches
Servo tilting hitch utilizes an electric servo valve for the ultimate tilt control. The tilt angle perfectly matches the joystick movement.
- Very precise, responsive control
- Complex design with servo valve and electronics
- Ideal for delicate tilting operations
Power Tilt Hitches
Power tilt hitches have a hydraulic motor and gears integrated into the pivot group for powered rotation.
- Fast, powerful tilt rotation
- Useful for frequent or heavy-duty tilting
- Higher cost than other designs
Quick Coupler Tilt Hitches
These hitches combine a 360-degree hydraulic tilt with a quick coupler for fast bucket changes.
- Quick tool changes plus tilting versatility
- Higher cost than a simple tilt hitch
- Heavy-duty models available
Choosing the right tilting hitch comes down to application needs. Our experts can help select the optimal excavator tilt hitch design for your projects. Contact us today!
