Steelwrist X18 Tiltrotator
12–16 tonnes
The Steelwrist X18 is a tiltrotator for midsized excavators from 12 to 16 tonnes, with ±45° tilt and a choice of S and SQ couplers and Direct Fit mounting, from 450 kg.
- ±45° tilt angle, weighing from 450 kg
- Building height from 560 mm
- Machine interfaces: S60, SQ60-4, SQ60-5 and Direct Fit (DF)
- Tool coupler safety: Front Pin Lock (FPL)
- SQ automatic oil connection available
Technical data
| Machine weight range | 12–16 tonnes |
|---|---|
| Weight (from) | 450 kg |
| Gripper cassette weight | 135 kg |
| Max tilt angle | ±45° |
| Tilt torque | 41 kNm |
| Rotational torque | 7.8 kNm |
| Max breakout torque | 150 kNm |
| Oil flow | 94 l/min |
| Max pressure | 210 bar |
| Max pressure, separate AUX | 350 bar |
| Hydraulic AUX (without gripper) | 2 |
| Hydraulic AUX (with gripper) | 1 |
| Building height | 560–582 mm |
| Length | 726–773 mm |
| Cylinder width | 763 mm |
| Machine interface | S60, SQ60-4, SQ60-5, Direct Fit (DF) |
| Tiltrotator quick coupler | S60, SQ60-4, SQ60-5 |
| Safety solution | Front Pin Lock (FPL) |
| Direct Fit pin diameter | 60–75 mm |
| Direct Fit pin distance (centre to centre) | 300–460 mm |
| Direct Fit max dipper arm width | 322 mm |
| Direct Fit lifting hook | 5 tonnes |
| Note | Dimensions vary by coupler and mounting; the product sheet lists every configuration. |
Overview
The Steelwrist X18 is a tiltrotator for midsized excavators between 12 and 16 tonnes. Steelwrist’s tiltrotators combine a low building height, a high tilt angle and a strong strength-to-weight ratio thanks to steel cast components. Exc@v8 supplies it in the UK.
Where the X18 fits
A tiltrotator widens the range of jobs the excavator can take on, from small-scale landscaping to roadwork and foundation work on construction sites. The X18 lets the excavator rotate a work tool 360° and tilt it 45° in each direction, with precise control.
A sandwich configuration is often chosen at this excavator size: a quick coupler is mounted on the excavator arm, so the tiltrotator can be disconnected and a work tool picked up and connected directly.
Couplers and mounting
The X18 connects to the excavator through an S60, SQ60-4 or SQ60-5 top, or Direct Fit (DF). The tool side takes S60, SQ60-4 and SQ60-5 quick couplers, following Steelwrist’s symmetrical S-standard. Steelwrist SQ is its automatic oil connection technology for changing and connecting hydraulic work tools.
S-type tiltrotators from S50 upwards can be upgraded to SQ-type at a later stage.
A Direct Fit unit takes pin diameters of 60–75 mm at pin distances of 300–460 mm, fits a dipper arm up to 322 mm wide and includes a 5-tonne lifting hook.
The X18 is also available with Verachtert (CW) or Lehnhoff (HS) coupler interface. With Verachtert (CW) the tiltrotator always has a Direct Fit configuration.
Building height and length differ between these configurations, so those figures in the technical data are ranges. The product sheet lists every combination.
Work tool safety
The tool coupler has Front Pin Lock (FPL), a mechanical lock of the front shaft that significantly limits the risk of an unintended work tool drop.
Hydraulics and control
The X18 runs on an oil flow of 94 l/min at up to 210 bar. A tiltrotator with high flow hydraulics lets the excavator run more fuel-efficiently and make efficient use of high flow work tools, and the Absolute Rotation sensor in the high flow swivel gives accurate data to machine control systems.
The tiltrotator is delivered with a control system that fits the excavator, whether it needs a two or four hose solution. Steelwrist supplies two types: the QuantumConnect platform, which includes the InstallMate and QuantumConnect apps and stays up to date through its connectivity, and the more basic four hose proportional machine control.
Options
A gripper cassette with a finger gripper can be fitted to give the excavator more flexibility when handling objects, and can be retrofitted. Steelwrist also offers central lubrication fitted at the factory, compatible with all central lubrication systems on the market.
Quick answers
What size excavator is the X18 for? Excavators from 12 to 16 tonnes.
How much does it weigh? From 450 kg.
How far does it tilt? Up to ±45°, which is 45° each way.
Can I buy the X18 in the UK? Yes. Exc@v8 is the UK dealer for Steelwrist. Use the form below or call us for pricing and availability.