Compacttilt

What Compacttilt does

Compacttilt is a Danish manufacturer of hydraulic tilt and tiltrotator attachments designed exclusively for compact excavators in the 0-10 tonne weight class. The company, founded in 2013 by inventor Daniel Duus as a brand under the parent company 380ªInvent ApS, is built around a patented cylinder-free motor architecture that eliminates external hydraulic cylinders, producing the smallest and lightest tilt and tiltrotator products in its category. The portfolio comprises two core families: the Compacttilt Tilt (CT1, CT2, CT3, CT6, CT10) series and the Compacttilt Rotator (CTR2, CTR3, CTR3-3, CTR6, CTR10) series, both delivering 2x50 degree tilt with the Rotator line adding infinite 360-degree rotation. Products are compatible with 18 excavator brands (Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Hitachi, JCB, Komatsu, Volvo, Yanmar, and others) and integrate with Leica, iDig, and Topcon machine control systems via the HS2 control system.

The business operates on a B2B hardware-sales model, generating revenue exclusively through an authorized dealer network spanning Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the broader European market, with no direct-to-end-user sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled individually by dealers based on configuration. The product ecosystem extends beyond the core attachments to include add-on modules such as the HS2 control system with multi-function joysticks, the CT-Oil automatic hydraulic coupling system, the CT-Lock double locking safety mechanism, rotation sensors, and detachable grippers, allowing the company to capture incremental revenue per installed machine. End customers are predominantly small-to-medium construction and utility contractors working in narrow trenches, urban environments, and precision applications such as drainage, district heating, cable installation, and landscaping, with one named enterprise reference (Arkil A/S) demonstrating long-term durability in heavy civil works.

The company is privately held by founder Daniel Duus, with no external institutional investment, and operates with a small management team (Managing Director, Sales Director, Service Manager, and Technical Support) from its headquarters in Nørre Åby, Denmark. Strategic positioning is anchored on miniaturization, operator visibility, and trench-friendly operation, with the cylinder-free motor serving as the primary defensible differentiator against larger global attachment manufacturers.

Name

Compacttilt

Legal name

Compacttilt

Website

https://compacttilt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compacttilt is a Danish manufacturer of patented cylinder-free tilt and tiltrotator attachments for compact excavators in the 0-10 tonne class, sold exclusively through a European authorized dealer network to small and medium construction and utility contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Attachments

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Excavator tilt attachments
• Tiltrotator solutions
• Compact excavator accessories
• Hydraulic cylinder-free motors
• Construction equipment attachments

Headquarters

HQ city

Nørre Åby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tilt and Tiltrotator Sales: Compacttilt manufactures and sells hydraulic tilt and tiltrotator attachments for compact excavators (0-10 tons) exclusively through an authorized dealer network. Products are sold as one-time hardware purchases with optional accessories (grippers, control systems, sensors). Dealers provide installation, pricing, and after-sales support. The company operates on a business-to-business model targeting equipment dealers and end-user contractors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Compacttilt manufactures and sells hydraulic tilt and tiltrotator attachments for compact excavators in the 0–10 tonne weight class, built around a patented cylinder-free motor that delivers 2x50° tilt angles and (on the Rotator series) infinite 360° rotation. Products are sold under the Compacttilt and Compacttilt Rotator brands via an authorized dealer network across Europe, with an accessories ecosystem including the HS2 Control System, CT-Oil automatic hydraulic coupling, Rotation Sensor, and detachable gripper.

Product overview

Compacttilt is a manufacturer of hydraulic tilt and tiltrotator attachments for compact excavators in the weight class 0–10 tonnes, based in Denmark and founded as a brand in 2013. The product portfolio consists of two core product families: the Compacttilt Tilt (CT) series — cylinder-free tilting attachments in models CT1, CT2, CT3, CT6, and CT10 — and the Compacttilt Rotator (CTR) series — tiltrotators combining infinite 360-degree rotation with 2x50 degree tilt in models CTR2, CTR3, CTR3-3, CTR6, and CTR10. Both product families share the company's patented cylinder-free motor technology, which eliminates external hydraulic cylinders to achieve a narrow profile, low weight, and improved operator visibility. The add-on ecosystem includes the HS2 Control System (with joysticks and touch screen), the HS2 Joysticks, CT-Oil automatic hydraulic coupling, Rotation Sensor for machine control integration, and the S40 Detachable Gripper. Products are compatible with a wide range of excavator brands including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Doosan, Eurocomach, Hitachi, JCB, Kato, Kobelco, Komatsu, Kubota, Sany, Sunward, Takeuchi, Volvo, Wacker Neuson, XCMG, and Yanmar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compacttilt Rotator: Tiltrotators for excavators in the weight class 0-10 tons with 360° rotation and 2x50° tilt capabilities, featuring the patented cylinder-free motor.

Products and services

• Compacttilt Tilt (CT Series) Hydraulic tilt attachment product family for compact excavators in the 0–10 ton weight class, built on a patented cylinder-free motor enabling 2x50° tilt, compact width, low weight, and no external cylinders blocking visibility. Models CT1, CT2, CT3, CT6, and CT10 are sized for specific machine weight classes.
• Compacttilt Rotator (CTR Series) Tiltrotator product family for compact excavators in the 0–10 ton weight class, combining infinite 360° rotation with 2x50° tilt on the cylinder-free motor platform. Models CTR2, CTR3, CTR3-3, CTR6, and CTR10 are sized for different excavator classes and feature an open guard design for protection and maintenance access.
• HS2 Control System Brand-agnostic joystick and touchscreen control system for Compacttilt tiltrotators, offering multiple functions per joystick, user profile support, track/wheel steering, boom swing control, dozer blade control, and integration with iDig, Leica, and Topcon machine control systems.
• CTR3-3 Tiltrotator Tiltrotator for excavators up to 3 tons. Installation height 335 mm, width 280 mm, weight 102 kg, S40 quick coupler, hydraulic systems HS2/HS4/HS8.
• CTR2 Tiltrotator Tiltrotator for excavators 1–2 tons. Installation height 260 mm, width 253 mm, weight 65 kg, quick couplers S30-150, S30-180, MH30.
• CTR10 Tiltrotator Tiltrotator for excavators 6–10 tons. Installation height 450 mm, width 390 mm without claw, weight 280 kg without claw, H45 quick coupler, infinite rotation, 2x50° tilt, patented cylinder-free motor.
• CTR3 Tiltrotator Tiltrotator for excavators up to 3 tons. Installation height 305 mm, width 285 mm, weight 92 kg, S40 quick coupler.
• CTR6 Tiltrotator Tiltrotator for excavators 3.5–6 tons. Installation height 390 mm, width 360 mm without claw, weight from 175 kg. Patented cylinder-free design, 2x50° tilt, infinite rotation, prepared for machine control, includes CT-Lock double locking mechanism.
• CT1 Tilt Smallest Compacttilt tilt for excavators 0–1,250 kg. Built on the same patented cylinder-free motor as other CT models.
• CT2 Tilt Tilt attachment for excavators up to 2 tons. Part of the Compacttilt CT series with cylinder-free patented motor.
• CT3 Tilt Tilt attachment for excavators up to 3 tons. Part of the Compacttilt CT series with cylinder-free patented motor.
• CT6 Tilt Tilt attachment for excavators up to 6 tons. The original Compacttilt product model and the first tilt invented in 2013 by Daniel Duus.
• CT10 Tilt Tilt attachment for excavators up to 10 tons. Installation height from 250 mm, width 288 mm, weight 82 kg, Hydrema/S45 quick coupler, 2x50° tilt.
• CT-Oil Automatic Hydraulic Coupling Patented automatic oil-coupling system for Compacttilt tiltrotators. Quick couplings extend/retract via cab controls, enabling automatic hydraulic connection of accessories (grapples, pile drills, shovel claws) without manual reconnection and reducing hose clutter.
• S40 Detachable Gripper Detachable gripper/claw accessory for CTR3 and CTR6 tiltrotators with S40 mount. 50 kg, length 605 mm, width 400 mm, jaw opening 425 mm. Integrates with CT-Oil for automatic hydraulic coupling and enables work in trenches up to 40 cm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arkil A/S reported over 2,500 working hours on their first CTR10 with no major issues, demonstrating long-term reliability.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 380ºInvent ApScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Compacttilt. 380ºInvent ApS was founded in 2004 and created the Compacttilt brand in 2013. Owner Daniel Duus invented and patented the cylinder-free motor technology. The company is based in Nørre Åby, Denmark.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JCB: UK-based compact excavator OEM with a broad dealer network across Europe. Compacttilt explicitly supports JCB machines (e.g., 100C-2), making JCB both a complementary OEM and an indirect competitor in the broader equipment ecosystem.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery: Global excavator OEM with a compact excavator range (Zaxis 19U, 26U) frequently paired with Compacttilt CTR products. Same end customers in European construction and utility contracting.
• Caterpillar: Global heavy equipment OEM with a compact excavator line supported by Compacttilt. Same end customers and dealer ecosystem, but operates at vastly larger scale across the full construction equipment value chain.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Major excavator OEM headquartered in Europe with a compact excavator range (e.g., ECR88D used by Arkil with Compacttilt's CTR10). Overlaps with Compacttilt at the customer and dealer level across Europe.
• Bobcat (Doosan Bobcat): Major compact excavator OEM that Compacttilt explicitly supports with model-specific compatibility. Serves the same end customers (compact excavator contractors) but at the machine level rather than the attachment level.

Direct peers

• Engcon: Swedish global market leader in tiltrotators for excavators. Directly competes with Compacttilt in the tilt/tiltrotator attachment category, though Engcon historically focuses on larger excavators; Compacttilt's 0-10 ton specialization is a niche Engcon also serves.
• Steelwrist: Swedish tiltrotator manufacturer offering a comparable product line for excavators. Competes with Compacttilt across dealer channels in Europe with overlapping machine brand compatibility and tiltrotator functionality.
• Rototilt: Swedish tiltrotator specialist serving excavator OEMs and the aftermarket. Direct competitor to Compacttilt in tilt/tiltrotator attachments, particularly in the European dealer channel.
• Kinshofer: German attachment manufacturer with a tiltrotator product line plus broader excavator and material handling attachments. Competes with Compacttilt across European construction equipment dealers.

Regional players

• Werk-Brau: US-based manufacturer of excavator attachments including buckets, thumbs, and tilt couplers. Comparable as an attachment specialist serving compact excavator contractors, though primarily serving the North American market rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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