{"id":1738,"date":"2016-09-14T17:06:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T17:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/?p=1738"},"modified":"2016-09-14T17:06:34","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T17:06:34","slug":"cat-tilt-buckets-handle-angled-surface-and-precision-grading-tasks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/cat-tilt-buckets-handle-angled-surface-and-precision-grading-tasks\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat\u00ae Tilt Buckets Handle Angled &#8211; Surface and Precision &#8211; Grading Tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new line of Cat<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> tilt buckets is available for Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and for wheel excavator models M314\u2013M322. The new buckets, available in both pin-on and coupler configurations, hydraulically tilt 45 degrees from vertical, right and left, to provide added capability when working on angled surfaces or performing precise grading. <!--more Continue reading-->The buckets install easily and are designed for such applications as ditch cleaning, landscaping, and various construction tasks. In addition, the buckets can be used for conventional excavating in low-impact soils, including top soil and clay.<\/p>\n<p>The tilt buckets are equipped with two horizontal cylinders\u2014sized to provide forces matched to the machine\u2014that allow the operator to position the bucket and maintain grade without moving the machine. The horizontal-cylinder design allows a low-profile for the bucket, while protecting the cylinders from material flow.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CatPR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1739\" title=\"CatPR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CatPR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CatPR.jpg 419w, https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CatPR-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade-control ready<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new buckets are drilled and tapped to accept the bolt-on sensor and clips required to make them \u201cplug-and-play\u201d compatible with Cat Grade Control 3D. Grade control provides visual and audio positioning guidance for the operator via the machine\u2019s in-cab monitor, enhancing the speed, accuracy, and material-movement efficiency of excavating and grading tasks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bucket protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tilt buckets feature a reversible, wear-resistant, bolt-on cutting edge that protects the base edge and provides extended service life. In addition, bucket surfaces subject to heavy wear, such as corners, are protected with replaceable, weld-in inserts of premium-grade steel (400 BHN).<\/p>\n<p>Caterpillar supports its work tools with a comprehensive range of pre- and after-sales services, from advice about work-tool selection to operator training, equipment management, and financial and insurance products.\u00a0\u00a0 For more information contact your local Caterpillar dealer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new line of Cat\u00ae tilt buckets is available for Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and for wheel excavator models M314\u2013M322. The new buckets, available in both pin-on and coupler configurations, hydraulically tilt 45 degrees from vertical, right and left, to provide added capability when working on angled surfaces or performing precise grading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Cat\u00ae Tilt Buckets Handle Angled - Surface and Precision - Grading Tasks - Attachment News &amp; Announcements - Attachmart.com&#039;s Blog","description":"A new line of Cat \u00ae tilt buckets is available for Cat crawler-excavator models 311-325 and for wheel excavator models M314\u2013M322. 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