Abstract: A tilter catch mechanism for a tipping device. The tipping device has a frame and a flat tiltable platform tiltably supported on the frame and for movement between a first horizontally aligned position and a second position inclined to the horizontal. An inflatable bladder device is provided for effecting a driving tilting movement of the platform between the first and second positions. The tilter catch mechanism includes a ratchet gearing device interposed between the frame and the tiltable platform, the ratchet gearing device including a toothed ratchet gear attached to either the frame or the tiltable platform and a pivotal pawl pivotally supported on the other one of the frame or tiltable platform. A spring continually urges the pawl toward the teeth on the ratchet gear. A pneumatic control is provided for controlling a flow of pressurized gas from a pressurized gas supply to and from the bladder to cause the tiltable table to be moved between the first and second positions.