Scandinavian Tilt Rotator Shaping Buckets
In the world of excavation and earthmoving, efficiency, precision and versatility are key factors that drive success. Over the years, innovations in attachment technology have significantly enhanced the capabilities of excavators, and one excavator attachment that has been gaining popularity, is the Scandinavian-style shaping bucket, commonly used with a tilt rotator. Among top choices, Rhinox shaping buckets stand out due to their robust design and impressive features. Continue reading as we dive into the shaping bucket design benefits and Rhinox key specifications.
What is a Scandinavian-Style Tilt Rotator Shaping Bucket?
Before exploring shaping buckets, it’s essential to understand the function of tilt rotators. A tilt rotator coupler is a style of hydraulic hitch that allows you to mount an excavator bucket or attachment and rotate it 360 degrees, while tilting left or right up to 45 degrees. This turns your standard excavator bucket or attachment into a highly versatile tool, capable of multidirectional movements for handling complex and precise tasks. When paired with a Scandinavian-style shaping bucket, you get a game-changing solution to precision grading and earth sculpting tasks.
Scandinavian-style shaping buckets have a recognisable, angled rear edge, which allows you to tilt and rotate your bucket without the rear corners cutting into your graded area. Shaping buckets are specially designed for precision grading and creating contours in the landscape. They typically have an extended flat bottom, with a sharp, straight cutting edge that makes them perfect for these terrain shaping jobs.
Best Uses of Tilt Rotator Shaping Buckets:
When paired with a tilt rotator, your scandinavian-style shaping bucket will dramatically improve your capabilities and performance. As the industry develops and operators become more skilled and creative, the shaping bucket has become the must-have attachment for your tilt rotate coupler. Here are some of the best uses for a tilt rotator shaping bucket:
Precision Grading
- Profiling trench edges: The bevelled rear-edges of your shaping bucket allows you to create clean, straight-side trench edges, even when the excavator is positioned on an angle or on uneven ground. This precision is key in construction and utility work, when laying pipes, cables or foundations.
- Levelling gardens: A tilt rotator shaping bucket is ideal for levelling or carving out areas in garden. The long base of your shaping bucket allows you to reach challenging spots; create a uniform surface for lawns or patios and shape flower beds.
- Final grading: Final grading is key in landscaping, and the tilt rotator shaping bucket is perfect for the job. Your shaping bucket improves control and allows you to fine-tune the surface, removing bumps and dips to create a perfectly smooth finish, ready for turfing.
Backfilling
- Backfilling trenches: The shaping bucket design ensures precise, even material placement without spills, especially when filling in narrow utility trenches.
- Backfilling against walls & fences: When paired with a tilt rotator, a shaping bucket allows you to get as close as possible to the base of a wall or fence, allowing you to backfill material, like soil, as close to the edge as possible.
Road Construction & Maintenance
- Road profiling: A shaping bucket is ideal for shaping the camber on roads, which is critical for creating proper drainage and road safety. When paired with a tilt rotator, the shaping bucket design allows it to follow the contours of the road, creating a smooth and precise slope.
- Spreading aggregates: Your tilt rotator and shaping bucket is perfect for spreading aggregates, especially around drains and pipes, as they offer precise control and even material distribution, allowing you to easily twist and rotate around the obstructions.
- Pouring asphalt/tarmac: The shaping bucket is perfect for pouring tarmac in tight or complex areas, like around drains or on driveways and footpaths. While a tilt rotator provides the ability to manoeuvre the bucket, the angled-rear shell of your shaping bucket makes it ideal for evenly levelling the material without digging into the finished areas.
Landscaping & Rural Construction
- Carving water features: When carving water features like ponds or lakes, the curved design of the shaping bucket is perfect for creating natural, flowing shapes. It allows you to dig and sculpt the earth with precision, crafting smooth, gentle slopes and contours that mimic natural landscapes.
- Golf course maintenance: When working on golf courses, particularly when carving bunkers, a shaping bucket is an invaluable tool. Its curved profile allows for precise shaping of soil or sand, allowing you to create the smooth, rolling edges typical seen on golf course bunkers.
Specifications of Rhinox Tilt Rotator Shaping Buckets
As tilt rotators gain popularity across the industry, more manufacturers are producing buckets and attachments designed for tiltrotator couplers. This surge in bucket options can make it challenging to determine which one is right for you. To simplify your decision-making process, we’ve compiled essential information on the specifications and material quality of our shaping buckets. This will help you assess whether Rhinox Scandinavian-style shaping buckets are the best choice for your needs. Below, you'll find all the key details for our tilt rotator shaping buckets.
Bucket Size, Weight & Capacity
Rhinox tilt rotator shaping buckets are designed for efficiency and versatility in excavation tasks. Rhinox S60 shaping bucket, tailored for 12-15 ton excavators, measures 60 inches in width and weighs 509 kg, with a capacity of 0.71 m³. Compared to the Rhinox S70 shaping bucket, suitable for 20-25 ton excavators, which is 72 inches wide and weighs 864.5 kg, offering a larger capacity of 1.29 m³.
8mm / 10mm Thick Shell
The Rhinox S60 shaping bucket is constructed from 8mm thick steel, while the larger S70 version features a 10mm thick steel shell. This robust design is tailored to meet the rigorous demands of construction and groundworks, providing enhanced resistance to impact and wear, particularly when dealing with abrasive materials like rocks or compacted soil. By manufacturing from 8mm and 10mm thick steel, we ensure that your bucket retains its shape and structural integrity over time, minimising the chance of distortion or cracking.
HB500 Lip Plate / Cutting Edge
One of the standout features of the Rhinox tilt rotator shaping bucket is the HB500 lip plate, which offers exceptional wear resistance. Made from Brinell hardened steel, this lip plate significantly reduces wear, prolonging the lifespan of your cutting edge and helping to maintain its sharpness. As a result, this design minimises the need for frequent maintenance or replacement. The HB500 lip plate features a 45-degree bevelled edge, allowing it to effortlessly cut through various layers of material, whether you're working on tough terrain or softer soils. This design not only reduces resistance but also enhances your excavator's efficiency, ultimately leading to improved fuel consumption.
10mm / 12mm Thick Top Plate
Rhinox shaping buckets feature a taller top plate than typically seen on shaping bucket designs. This increased height is vital in preventing mud and debris from spilling over the top of the bucket and into the hangers and coupler, which could lead to unnecessary damage. By keeping these vulnerable areas clear, the top plate not only extends the life of your equipment but also minimises interruptions where you would need to clear blockages. Additionally, the top plate is made from 10mm thick steel for the S60 and 12mm thick steel for the S70, reinforcing the bucket against cracks and bending.
Additional Wear Protection
Rhinox S60 and S70 shaping buckets are designed to withstand abrasive conditions, incorporating a high-strength HB400 leading edge for enhanced abrasion resistance. The angled rear shell is reinforced with a 5mm Rhinox wear plate, providing extra protection to the sides, especially during grading and shaping tasks around curbs and drains where contact with cause friction and wear. To protect the underside of your shaping bucket, Rhinox includes wear-resistant straps - five on the S60 and six on the S70. These straps are strategically positioned to absorb most of the wear, ensuring the bucket shell remains the last area to show signs of wear, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the bucket. Collectively, these features minimise maintenance requirements and prolong the service life of your tilt rotator bucket.
Purchasing Rhinox Tilt Rotator Buckets & Attachments
Rhinox can equip you with the excavator attachments to excel on any job site, offering advanced wear protection and a lifetime guarantee on all welds. To upgrade your equipment with our tilt rotator shaping bucket, simply place an order online or reach out to our team for support. If you need more details or have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or contact us directly — we're here to assist!
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