June 16, 2024
The new grading beams for Cat Tiltrotators from Caterpillar, Irving, Texas, allow contractors to take on grading and compaction work using excavators. Pairing with Cat Tiltrotators enables 360-degree bidirectional and 40-degree left-and-right rotation of the grading beam to increase attachment versatility.
The grading beams’ mechanically adjustable roller — from 10 mm (0.40 in.) below frame to 20 mm (0.79 in.) above — flexibly tailors the desired level of compaction based on material type. Preventing material from sticking to the roller, the adjustable roller scraper allows the attachment to be used with clay, silt and other sticky materials.
Cat grading beams are available in five widths from 1,250 to 3,000 mm (49 to 118 in.), and suitable for applications from grading sidewalks to larger site prep applications. The design’s large top opening with solid extended sides and side plates allows the beam to spread, compact and grade materials quickly and effectively, the company said. Hardox 500 wear protection at the bottom of the beam protects the frame during operation. The beam’s welded frame increases structural rigidity, while additional support plates on the heavy-duty frame are designed to 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. Available tool recognition automatically confirms the identity of the attachment to ensure all settings — pressure, flow and dimensions — are correct.
Standard Cat PL161 attachment technology provides attachment tracking across all work sites to reduce the chance of a lost grading beam and assist with maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates into VisionLink® for fleet management from a single mobile device.
