Vestil Tilt Master TM and TMS Series Portable Pallet Tilter – 2000 to 6000 lb Capacity

The Vestil Tilt Master lifts, moves and tilts containers, bins and pallet loads in one machine. It tilts the load up to 90 degrees, so the operator can reach the contents without bending deep into a box. Vestil positions it as a practical alternative to a forklift or a fixed lift table.

There are two frames. The TM models have fixed forks for skids and open-bottom pallets. The TMS straddle models have forks that adjust from 1/2 to 28-1/2 inches inside, so they handle pallets as well as skids. Both come in 2000, 4000 and 6000 lb capacities with AC, 12V DC or air/oil power, and DC models can add a power traction drive.

Vestil Tilt Master TM and TMS Series Specifications

TM-60 fork width is 6-1/2 in. with stiffener; PTDS models have Power Traction Drive (power drive and power tilt).

Key Features

• Lifts, transports and tilts loads up to 90 degrees
• TM fixed forks for skids and open-bottom pallets; TMS straddle forks adjust 1/2 to 28-1/2 in. inside
• Push-button hand pendant control on most models; foot control on air/oil and DC-FC models
• AC, 12V DC and air/oil power options
• Optional portable traction drive (PTDS models) to reduce push effort
• Phenolic wheels with swivel and rigid casters; hand-operated floor lock
• Options include chutes, battery upgrades and control pedestals

Common Applications

• Moving work-in-process containers between stations
• Tilting totes and bins for picking at assembly lines
• Packing and production tasks where operators reach into containers
• Warehouses and distribution centers that want to reduce forklift use
• Positioning containers for inspection

How to Choose the Right Portable Pallet Tilter

Start with what the load sits on. If it is on a skid or an open-bottom pallet, the fixed-fork TM is the compact choice with a 7-1/4 in. operator reach. If you handle standard pallets or mixed containers, the TMS straddle adjusts its forks to fit, at the cost of a longer 13-1/2 in. reach.

Then pick power. AC models plug into a 115V circuit, DC models run on a 12V battery for use away from outlets, and AIR models run from plant air/oil with a foot control. If operators move full loads over distance, the DC-PTDS models add a power traction drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far does the Tilt Master tilt?

Up to 90 degrees, according to Vestil.

What is the difference between TM and TMS?

TM has fixed forks (26 or 27 in. outside) for skids and open-bottom pallets. TMS is a straddle design with forks that adjust from 1/2 to 28-1/2 in. inside for pallets or skids.

What power options are there?

115V AC, 12V DC and air/oil. DC models are also offered with a foot control (FC) or a power traction drive (PTDS).

Is there a floor lock?

Yes. Vestil says to engage the caster locks and the hand-operated floor lock before using the tilt.

Buying a portable pallet tilter from B&C Industrial Products

B&C Industrial Products is a material handling distributor in Garrett, Indiana, serving customers nationwide. We stock and quote lift tables, lift carts, positioners, casters, pallet racking and cranes. Every Vestil model on this page is quoted to your configuration, so tell us the load, the platform size and the working height you need and we will spec it.