{"product_id":"springlock-excavator-quick-hitch","title":"Springlock Quick Hitch for Excavators – 2 to 8 Tonne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpringlock quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e makes attachment changes quicker than a manual hitch. You hook the front pin from the cab, curl the attachment in, and a spring-loaded latch locks onto the rear pin for you, with no lining up pins by hand. Then you fit the safety pin before you start work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a semi-automatic hitch for 2 to 8 tonne excavators, with no hydraulics to fit, and it's made to suit your machine's pins and dipper and the pins of the attachments you want to pick up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHook the front pin from the cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded latch locks the rear pin automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafety pin fitted before work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics to fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSizes for 2 to 8 tonne excavators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade to fit your machine and attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpringlock Quick Hitch Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-automatic (spring latch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront pin hooked from the cab, spring latch locks the rear pin, then a safety pin is fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade to measure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing a Quick Hitch Safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you start work, always check the attachment is locked on: crowd it in and lift it clear of the ground to test it, and look at the locking mechanism. Never work with anyone near the bucket while you're coupling or uncoupling. HSE publishes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/Construction\/safetytopics\/quickhitches.htm\"\u003eindustry guidance on quick hitches\u003c\/a\u003e, and our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/excavator-quick-hitch-types-explained\"\u003eexcavator quick hitch types\u003c\/a\u003e explains how each type locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements We Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA quick hitch has to fit both your machine and your attachments, so when you order, send us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make, model and operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper pin and link pin diameters, pin centres and dipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe pin diameters and pin centres of the buckets and attachments you want to pick up\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\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach quick hitch is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, 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 so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpringlock Quick Hitch FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich quick hitch do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual hitch is the cheapest and simplest. A Springlock hitch locks the rear pin for you, then you fit the safety pin. A hydraulic coupler like the Miller GTS or Powerlatch changes attachments from the cab. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/excavator-quick-hitch-types-explained\"\u003eexcavator quick hitch types\u003c\/a\u003e compares them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you need from me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour excavator make, model and operating weight, its pin diameters, pin centres and dipper width, and the pin sizes of the attachments you want to pick up. We confirm everything before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's mechanical, with nothing hydraulic to fit or maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need to fit a safety pin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Once the latch has locked the rear pin, fit the safety pin before you start work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Quick Hitches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manual-excavator-quick-hitch\"\u003emanual quick hitch\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miller-gts-hydraulic-quick-coupler\"\u003eMiller GTS hydraulic coupler\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miller-powerlatch-hydraulic-quick-hitch\"\u003eMiller Powerlatch hydraulic hitch\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare them all in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-quick-hitches\"\u003eexcavator quick hitches\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"2–3.5 tonne","offer_id":66141041197405,"sku":null,"price":882.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4–6 tonne","offer_id":66141041230173,"sku":null,"price":954.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6–8 tonne","offer_id":66141041262941,"sku":null,"price":1038.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/springlock-excavator-quick-hitch.png?v=1791385173","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/springlock-excavator-quick-hitch","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}