TILT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS

A tilt coupler (or tilt/oscillation accessory) is an interface between your machine and a bucket or non-hydraulic attachment that lets you change the working angle with hydraulic power – so you can shape, grade or handle material without constantly repositioning 
the machine. 

Learn more about tilt coupler attachments by exploring our Bobcat attachment systems and couplers guide.

Tilt couplers are used to work cleaner and faster on jobs that need precise angles, like: 

• Finish grading and contouring. 
• Shaping swales and drainage ditches. 
• Trenching around utilities, culverts and foundations. 
• Leveling loads (especially on uneven ground). 
• Working in tight spaces where machine repositioning is limited. 

In this category, Bobcat tilt solutions include: 

• Hydra-Tilt™ swing accessory (compact excavators) – tilts the bucket 30° left or right (60° total). 
• PowerTilt® (compact excavators) – provides up to 180° of swing (90° left or right). 
• Tilt-Tatch™ (loaders/Toolcat utility work machines/SAL) – gives non-hydraulic attachments up to 15° left/right oscillation to keep the cutting edge or forks level.

These coupler implements are designed to add tilt/oscillation to buckets and other non-hydraulic tools (depending on your carrier). To learn more about tilt coupler attachments, explore our Bobcat attachment systems and couplers guide.

The differences between a standard quick coupler and a tilt coupler are the following:

A standard quick coupler is mainly about faster attachment changes.

A tilt coupler/tilt accessory does that and lets you change the attachment angle while working – so you can grade, ditch and shape more precisely with fewer machine moves. 

To determine which what tilt coupler fits your excavator. Ensure you start with three checks: 

1. Your excavator model + mounting system (many Bobcat compact excavator tilt options are designed to work with X-Change™ style mounting). 
2. Hydraulic capability (you’ll need the right auxiliary hydraulics to run the tilt/swing function). 
3. Your typical work:
   • Want simple left/right tilt for grading and shaping? Hydra-Tilt is a strong fit.
   • Want maximum swing range for digging around obstacles? PowerTilt is usually the better match.

To verify compatibility of tilt couplers with your excavator, contact your local Bobcat dealer to confirm your exact fit by model and setup. 

To choose the right tilt coupler attachment for your machine, you should choose based on carrier type and how much movement you need to accomplish the job: 

• Compact excavators with an X-Change-style mounting system pair well with Hydra-Tilt (tilt) or PowerTilt (for a wider swing range).
• Loaders/Toolcat utility work machines that need to keep forks or buckets level on uneven ground are a strong match for Tilt-Tatch, which provides oscillation for non-hydraulic attachments.
• High-volume grading and contouring work benefits most from tilt/oscillation, helping maintain clean lines and reducing the number of touch-up passes.
• Jobs near obstacles or buried utilities benefit from greater range of motion, making it easier to achieve the right working angle without repositioning the machine.

To best determine the best choice of tilt coupler for your machine contact your local Bobcat dealer for support and guidance.

There are multiple factors to determine how to choose between tilt couplers and the one that best fits for your machine and and needs. An industry “rule of thumb” for choosing a tilt coupler is the following: 

1. Hydra-Tilt = straightforward tilt control (great for slopes, ditches, contour work). 
2. PowerTilt = maximum swing range for tight, tricky angles. 
3. Tilt-Tatch = leveling/oscillation for loader-mounted, non-hydraulic tools.

To best determine the best choice of tilt coupler for your machine contact your local Bobcat dealer for support and guidance.