{"product_id":"auger-torque-5500-8000-max-hitch","title":"Auger Torque 5500–8000 MAX Earth Drill Hitch – Double Pin or Cradle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAuger Torque 5500–8000 MAX hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts an Auger Torque 5500 MAX, 7000 MAX or 8000 MAX earth drill on your excavator. It's made to measure for your machine's pins and dipper, so the drive is mounted securely with no universal brackets and no site modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a standard double pin hitch or a double pin cradle hitch, for pins from 40mm to 65mm, to suit 4.5–8 tonne excavators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Pin or Cradle Hitch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble pin hitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e a straightforward, rigid mount with minimal movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble pin cradle hitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you more control over the auger's position and angle on uneven ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements We Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your pin diameter when you order, then send us the rest of your measurements and we'll confirm everything before the hitch is made:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront and rear pin diameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you use one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take them. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your dipper and pins\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHitch Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuger Torque 5500 MAX, 7000 MAX and 8000 MAX earth drills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHitch types\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble pin hitch or double pin cradle hitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePin diameters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40, 44, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5–8 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade to measure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, to your pin diameters, pin centres and dipper width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach hitch is made to your measurements. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days once we've confirmed them, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHitch FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich earth drills does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuger Torque \u003ca href=\"\/products\/auger-torque-5500-max-earth-drill\"\u003e5500 MAX\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/auger-torque-7000-max-earth-drill\"\u003e7000 MAX\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/auger-torque-8000-max-earth-drill\"\u003e8000 MAX\u003c\/a\u003e earth drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDouble pin or cradle hitch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double pin hitch is the simpler, more rigid mount. The cradle hitch gives you more control over the auger's position and angle on uneven ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my pins are a different size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eAsk us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll check what's available for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the hitch included with the earth drill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The earth drill and hitch are sold separately, because the hitch is made to fit your excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auger-drive-hitches\"\u003eauger drive hitches\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-augers\"\u003eexcavator augers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auger Torque","offers":[{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 40mm","offer_id":66105076711773,"sku":"13-304035","price":858.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 44mm","offer_id":66105076744541,"sku":"13-304435","price":867.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 45mm","offer_id":66105076777309,"sku":"13-304535","price":877.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 50mm","offer_id":66105076810077,"sku":"13-305035","price":919.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 55mm","offer_id":66105076842845,"sku":"13-305535","price":950.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 60mm","offer_id":66105076875613,"sku":"13-306035","price":988.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin hitch \/ 65mm","offer_id":66105076908381,"sku":"13-306535","price":1079.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 40mm","offer_id":66105076941149,"sku":"13-304035","price":1070.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 44mm","offer_id":66105076973917,"sku":"13-304435","price":1076.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 45mm","offer_id":66105077006685,"sku":"13-304535","price":1082.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 50mm","offer_id":66105077039453,"sku":"13-305035","price":1094.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 55mm","offer_id":66105077072221,"sku":"13-305535","price":1150.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 60mm","offer_id":66105077104989,"sku":"13-306035","price":1215.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double pin cradle hitch \/ 65mm","offer_id":66105077137757,"sku":"13-306535","price":1264.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/auger-torque-5500-8000-max-hitch.png?v=1790926340","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/auger-torque-5500-8000-max-hitch","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}