How much weight can the Vestil Ground Tilter handle?
Capacity is 4,000 lb. The whole Ground Tilter line listed here is built around that single rating — the capacity range shown is 4,000 to 4,000 lb, and the GLT-4000 is described as a 4,000 lb capacity unit. If your heaviest load is above 4,000 lb, this is not the right tilter; no higher-rated model is offered on this page.
How far does the GLT-4000 tilt?
45 degrees. The GLT-4000 is specified as a ground tilter with 4,000 lb capacity at 45 degrees. That is the angle listed in the product data, which does not describe intermediate stop positions or an adjustable limit, so use 45 degrees as the figure to check against the part, die, or container you plan to tip.
What are the two models, and why does the price start at $228?
There are two listings: the GLT-4000 tilter at $5,526.85 and the FC-2 foot control at $227.53. The GLT-4000 is the machine itself — ground tilter, 4,000 lb capacity, 45 degrees. The FC-2 is an accessory upgrade. The $228 starting price on this page refers to the FC-2, not to a complete tilter, so budget from $5,526.85 for the unit.
What is the FC-2 and should I add it to my order?
The FC-2 is a two-pedal foot control on an 8-foot cord. It is listed as a point-of-purchase upgrade, meaning it is intended to be ordered together with the tilter rather than added afterward. The 8-foot cord length sets how far from the tilter an operator can stand while working the two pedals, so check that against your workstation layout.
Where is it made, and what warranty comes with it?
It is made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and carries a 1-Year Limited warranty. Both apply to the Ground Tilter line as listed. The product data gives the warranty term but not the detailed coverage or exclusions, so ask for the written warranty document before ordering if coverage detail affects your decision.
Who is this tilter suited to, and who should look at something else?
It suits operations that need to tip loads of 4,000 lb or less by up to 45 degrees at floor level. Look at other equipment if your loads run heavier than 4,000 lb, if you need more than 45 degrees of rotation, or if you need the load raised to working height — this is a ground tilter, not a lift.
