How you control it matters just as much.
Single Circuit vs Twin Circuit
Some excavators have a single auxiliary hydraulic circuit for attachments — one function at a time, on or off, one direction.
A tiltrotator needs to control multiple functions:
- Tilt – left and right
- Rotation – continuous 360 degrees
- The attachment mounted to it
On a single circuit machine, a control system is not optional — it is a requirement. Without it, a tiltrotator cannot function as intended.
What a Control System Does
It sits between the machine's hydraulic circuit and the attachment, distributing flow intelligently across multiple functions.
- Proportional control for precise speed and movement
- Simultaneous operation of multiple functions
- Adjustable flow to each function independently
On a twin circuit machine, tilt and rotation can already operate simultaneously. However, a control system adds proportional control, adjustable speeds, and the ability to operate an attachment mounted on the tiltrotator at the same time.
The Simple Analogy
Think of the hydraulic circuit as a pipe feeding several taps.
Without a control system, you can only open one tap at full flow.
The control system adds individual valves, allowing multiple taps to run at once, at different speeds, with full control over each.
A tiltrotator control system distributes hydraulic flow across multiple functions simultaneously. On a single circuit machine, it is a requirement. On a twin circuit machine, it unlocks the full capability of the tiltrotator by providing smoother, more precise, and more efficient operation.
