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Tilt Buckets

Take your excavation capabilities to the next level with Gardner Engineering’s Australian-made Tilt Buckets. Perfect for final trim, angled cuts, and complex shaping tasks, these buckets offer up to 45° of tilt in each direction, allowing for unmatched control and versatility.

👉 Ideal for detailed landscaping, drainage work, and slope finishing—custom-built to suit all major excavator sizes.


Precision Meets Versatility

Gardner Engineering’s Tilt Buckets are designed to help operators achieve fine control and flexible movement when shaping, grading, or trimming terrain. With hydraulic tilt functionality up to 45° each way, these buckets allow you to create angles and contours without constantly repositioning your machine.

Built in Australia and made to order, they’re the go-to choice for contractors looking to work faster and more accurately in variable site conditions.

What It’s Used For:

    • Final trim and precision grading
    • Creating angled cuts and shaping contours
    • Landscaping, slope finishing, and drainage work
    • Trenching with angled walls
    • Applications where flexibility and reach are essential

Features & Benefits:

    • Australian Made – Engineered and fabricated in our Loganholme workshop
    • 45° Tilt Each Way – Hydraulically controlled for improved access and accuracy
    • Heavy-Duty Build – Made with high-strength steel and reinforced components
    • Wide Cutting Edge – Smooth finish ideal for final trim and landscaping
    • Custom-Built – Tailored to suit 1.5T to 50T+ excavators and pin sizes
    • Optional Bolt-On Edges or Teeth – Adapt to your worksite needs
    • Reduce Machine Movement – Save time and improve safety on slopes and tight sites

Technical Details:

    • Up to 45° tilt in both directions via dual hydraulic cylinders
    • Suits excavators from 1.5T to 50T+
    • Available in a range of widths and capacities
    • Constructed from wear-resistant, high-tensile steel
    • Options for bolt-on edges, cutting blades, or teeth
    • Customised to fit your machine’s pin spacing and hydraulic setup
    • Fully tested, quality-checked, and delivered nationwide

 

FAQS

They’re ideal for detailed landscaping, slope finishing, drainage work, trenching with angled walls, and other applications that require accurate contouring and fine grading.

Yes. Each Tilt Bucket is custom-built to suit excavators from 1.5T to over 50T, including specific pin sizes and machine requirements. This ensures perfect compatibility and optimal performance.

Absolutely. You can choose from bolt-on edges or teeth depending on your worksite needs. Additional custom options can also be discussed when placing your order.

The hydraulic tilt reduces the need to constantly reposition the excavator, saving time and fuel while improving accuracy and safety—especially when working on slopes or in tight spaces.