To help contractors take on efficient grading and compaction work using excavators, Caterpillar is expanding its attachment lineup with new grading beams for Cat Tiltrotators.
When paired with Cat Tiltrotators, the grading beams are capable of 360-degree bidirectional and 40-degree left-and-right rotation to increase attachment versatility. The grading beams’ mechanically adjustable roller, which measures 10 mm below frame to 20 mm above, flexibly tailors the desired level of compaction based on material type.
To prevent material from sticking to the roller, the adjustable roller scraper allows the attachment to be used with clay, silt and other sticky materials.
The grading beams are available in five widths from 125 to 300 cm, allowing the attachments to quickly tackle a range of applications from grading sidewalks to larger site prep applications.
The design’s large top opening with solid extended sides and side plates enable the beam to spread, compact and grade materials quickly and effectively.
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Highly abrasion resistant, Hardox 500 steel wear protection at the bottom of the beam protects the frame for long-life operation.
As well, the beam’s welded frame increases structural rigidity, while additional support plates on the heavy-duty frame extend beam strength and overall service life.
Compatible with Cat Grade technology via the Cat Tiltrotator attachment, contractors can grade to plan using Cat Grading Beams, improving accuracy and saving time. Available tool recognition automatically confirms the identity of the attachment to ensure all settings – pressure, flow and dimensions – are correct, allowing operators to quickly get to work.
Standard Cat PL161 attachment technology provides simple attachment tracking across all worksites, reducing the chance of a lost grading beam and assisting with maintenance and replacement.
The PL161 integrates into VisionLink for fleet management from a single mobile device.
