Excavator Tiltrotators
engcon EC219 Series 2 — S60 Tiltrotator
EC219 Series 2 serves 14–19 tonne excavators with 45° tilt each way, continuous rotation and a standard S60 lower hitch.
14–19 t
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Excavator Tiltrotators
A tiltrotator adds continuous rotation and side tilt between the excavator and its working tool. Select the upper machine interface, lower attachment interface and control system together; they determine how the bucket, grapple or fork moves and how hydraulic tools connect.
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Send a sourcing requestA tilt bucket and a tiltrotator do different work
A tilt bucket tilts its own cutting edge. A tiltrotator tilts and rotates the attachment below it, so the same unit can orient a grading bucket, digging bucket or suitable material-handling tool. A direct mount connects the tiltrotator to the excavator linkage; a sandwich installation places it beneath an upper quick coupler.
| Arrangement | Movement | Purchase consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic tilt bucket | Bucket edge tilts left/right | A dedicated finishing bucket |
| Direct-mounted tiltrotator | Rotation plus tilt below the excavator linkage | Machine mount and lower attachment interface |
| Sandwich tiltrotator | Rotation plus tilt below an upper coupler | Upper coupler, tiltrotator and lower pickup system |
Compare the engcon Series 2 installation
| Model | Carrier | Build height | Weight | DC2/SS10 flow | SS9 tilt / rotation | Standard lower hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC206 | 4–6 t | 410 mm | 200 kg | 40 L/min | 15 / 30 L/min | S40 |
| EC209 | 6–9 t | 485 mm | 330 kg | 60 L/min | 35 / 40 L/min | S45 |
| EC219 | 14–19 t | 517 mm | 535 kg | 120 L/min | 65 / 70 L/min | S60 |
The control system defines the hose and electrical package
DC2/SS10 and SS9 have different flow entries. Specify the control system, joysticks, wiring, valve arrangement and auxiliary tool connections with the body. A hydraulic tool below the tiltrotator needs a connection route through the lower interface, in addition to tilt and rotation. The S40, S45 and S60 pickup standards describe distinct lower interfaces.
Working example: a landscaping footing in New York
Ben Rathjen used an engcon EC206 on a CAT 305.5 in his landscaping business at Clinton Corners. A 120-foot wall footing ran through a line of trees, making attachment orientation and material placement part of the excavation task. The purchase decision in that kind of work is the complete combination of small-carrier mount, bucket interface, integrated handling tool and controls.
Order the complete attachment-change system
- Tiltrotator body and direct/sandwich upper mounting
- Lower S-interface and buckets or other tools
- Selected controls, joysticks, wiring and hoses
- Optional integrated grapple and auxiliary tool connections
- Pins, bushes, seals and lubrication components by assembly
Buying questions
Is the S60 interface the excavator model?
S60 identifies the lower quick-hitch interface. The upper mounting still needs the excavator linkage or coupler arrangement, and the control package needs its hydraulic and electrical connections.
Why does the control-system name matter on a quote?
The engcon Series 2 table gives different flow entries for DC2/SS10 and SS9. The selected system changes the valve, hose and control package.
Does a tiltrotator add weight and height?
Yes. EC219 Series 2 lists 535 kg and a 517 mm build height. Include that assembly in the bucket-tip geometry and carrier lift combination.