CATLINK

Scooper Young Pro-X

Name: CATLINK Scooper Young Pro-X
Brand: CATLINK

rotating globe, rolling sifting

$250–400 47% documented 5/6 litter types stated

The short version

CATLINK Scooper Young Pro-X uses a rotating globe, rolling sifting mechanism. The manufacturer states it takes clumping clay litter and excludes tofu, pine pellet and other pellet. It is stated for cats up to 22 lb by the manufacturer. 1 of the 6 questions buyers most often ask is not answered anywhere in the manufacturer's own material.

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From documented evidence only

Who this appears to fit

Good fit if…

You use clumping clay litter — the manufacturer states this is supported
Your heaviest cat is under 22 lb — the stated maximum according to the manufacturer

Not a documented fit if…

You use tofu, pine pellet and other pellet litter — the manufacturer excludes or advises against it
Your cat is over 22 lb — the manufacturer states that as the maximum

Each line above is derived from a value the manufacturer published; the source is shown against that value in the evidence table below. PURRINDEX draws no conclusion from a field a manufacturer left blank.

What sets this one apart

Key documented differences

Mixed litter is supported only under stated conditions
The manufacturer publishes a litter particle limit ('small enough to pass through the sift filter' — no numeric limit published), so litter choice is a stated constraint rather than a guess
Entry sits 14 in from the floor, which matters for kittens, senior or arthritic cats
Needs a 22.8 × 23.6 in floor area (538 sq in)
Uses brand-specific consumables (waste bags, sift filters, carbon filter box)
Documented 13 L waste capacity
Documented 12-month warranty

What the manufacturer states

Litter compatibility

Litter type	What the manufacturer states
Clumping clay	YesSupported
Tofu	Not rec.Not recommended by manufacturer
Mixed	Cond.Supported with conditions
Crystal	—Manufacturer does not state
Pine pellet	NoNot supported
Other pellet	NoNot supported

Small-particle clumping litters; particles must pass the sift filter. Explicitly not recommended: pure tofu and long-strip tofu. Excluded: strictly absorbent, non-clumping, loose-clumping, newspaper-based, wood pellets.

Manufacturer https://www.catlinkus.com/products/catlink-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-young-ve

Stated by the manufacturer

Important restrictions

Kittens: minimum 3 months old and 3 lb 8 oz

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Dimensions & footprint

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Documented mechanisms

anti-pinch sensor
gravity sensor

These are the mechanisms the manufacturer documents. PURRINDEX does not rank or score safety, and the number of listed mechanisms is not a measure of anything. Manufacturer

Known unknowns

What the manufacturer does not state

The manufacturer does not publish interior dimensions

Absence of documentation is not evidence of a shortcoming in the product. It is a statement about what you can and cannot find out before buying.

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Full evidence

Manufacturer list price: $399.99

Physical

Exterior height: 28.0 in
Exterior width: 22.8 in
Exterior depth: 23.6 in
Unit weight: 24.3 lb
Clearance requirement: Manufacturer does not state

Entry & interior

Entry opening: 13 x 10.6
Entry height from floor: 14.0 in
Interior dimensions: Manufacturer does not state
Litter bed: Manufacturer does not state

Stated cat limits

Minimum cat weight: 3.5 lb
Maximum cat weight: 22 lb
Stated maximum cats: Manufacturer does not state
Kitten restriction: minimum 3 months old and 3 lb 8 oz

Waste handling

Waste capacity: 13 L
Stated waste interval: Manufacturer does not state
Waste drawer: Manufacturer does not state
Cycle delay: Manufacturer does not state

Automation & connectivity

Cleaning mechanism: rotating globe, rolling sifting
Power: Manufacturer does not state
Wi-Fi: Manufacturer does not state
App: not stated on this product page (product is app-connected per listings)
Weight tracking: Manufacturer does not state
Cat identification: Manufacturer does not state
Notifications: Manufacturer does not state
Camera field of view: Manufacturer does not state
Cycle interruption: Manufacturer does not state

Ownership

Proprietary consumables: waste bags, sift filters, carbon filter box
Subscription-gated features: Manufacturer does not state
Warranty: 12 months
Trial period: Manufacturer does not state