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Rototilt celebrates 30th anniversary with additional model

Rototilt, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016, is introducing an additional tiltrotator to its line-up, to better suit excavators in the 14-19tonne sector. The R5 has been designed to sit between, and slightly overlap the existing R4 and R6 models, delivering an improved power to weight ratio for mid-range excavators. The attachment features improved castings and hardening techniques that will be integrated into existing models. The R5 can be equipped with an optional smart ICS control system
January 6, 2017 Read time: 1 min
New rotator from Rototilt
8347 Rototilt, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016, is introducing an additional tiltrotator to its line-up, to better suit excavators in the 14-19tonne sector. The R5 has been designed to sit between, and slightly overlap the existing R4 and R6 models, delivering an improved power to weight ratio for mid-range excavators. The attachment features improved castings and hardening techniques that will be integrated into existing models.

The R5 can be equipped with an optional smart ICS control system to allow it to be integrated into a machine control system. It also comes with SecureLock, the firm’s secure pin locking system to prevent unintentional dropping of buckets and attachments. Rototilt is also launching a range of three compactors to be used as attachments on excavators from 3.5-26tonnes operating weight.
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