Special feature: Doherty Couplers & Attachments

Date: 12.04.2024

Doherty Couplers & Attachments' D-Lock Tilt has been designed with a compact and narrow body for better visibility and performance

Compact in design, powerful, and virtually maintenance-free, the D-Lock Tilt Coupler range incorporates a precision-built actuator, ensuring trouble-free operation

A popular feature at the recent Southern Field Days, Doherty Couplers & Attachments DH D-Lock Tilt coupler range is well-known for being compact in design, powerful, and virtually maintenance-free.

The D-Lock Tilt range incorporates a precision-built actuator ensuring trouble-free operation and allows operators to simply tilt all attachments up to 180 degrees versus having to move the entire machine. Cam Wait, NZ sales for Doherty, explains that this versatility dramatically improves productivity, which, as a result, increases profits for the end user.

The D-Lock Tilt has been purposely designed with a compact and narrow body for better visibility and performance, and in addition, Doherty’s D-Lock coupler with its patented DPL+ safety system, always comes standard on the D-Lock Tilt range, "giving it serious benefits over other brands," says Cam.

In fact, Doherty is one of the few manufacturers globally to offer quick couplers fully compliant with AS13031:2023, European EN474, ISO 13031 standards, and all major contractor policies.

Cam further explains, "Our patented DPL+ system reassures the operator by having three impressive safety measures in place in the event of a loss of engagement force — both the front and rear pins are locked and the primary jaw safety lock is backed up by an independent heavy-duty compression spring preventing the primary lock from releasing." 

Additionally, because the jaw lock pawls are spring-based to the locked position, "unlocking will only occur when the operator intends to do so in a controlled and safe manner." 

Along with the D-Lock’s safety system, Cam emphasises that the chassis has allowed for a more compact design and improved the basic weldment strength.

"The lifting eye forms an integral part of the side plate for structural integrity and fits multiple bow shackle sizes while retaining a high, safe, working load. We’ve increased the cylinder size on the 240 and above models to match this power increase, and our 14-tonne and above models also feature multi-pin size pick-up capability, further increasing its versatility."  

With the D-Lock Tilt ranging from one to 50 tonnes, Cam says customers love its performance.

"Customers like the D-Lock Tilts’ durability and it continually proves its strength when working in tough conditions. The range also comes with an industry-leading two-year or 3000-hour (whichever occurs first) warranty for further peace of mind."

For more information, visit dohertydirect.net

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