Why owners do it
Changing buckets by knocking pins out is slow. A manual quick hitch lets you swap a digging bucket, a mud bucket and a ripper on the job.
What is involved
- Measure pin diameter, pin centres and ear width on the arm and each attachment.
- Fit the hitch on the arm pins and confirm each attachment locks fully.
- Use the safety pin or lock every time.
Typical parts
- Quick hitch matched to pin size and centres
- Safety pin or locking device
Check before you start
- A hitch adds weight and length, which reduces breakout force and lift capacity slightly.
- Never work with the bucket held by the hitch hook alone.