Springlock Quick Hitch for Excavators – 2 to 8 Tonne
2–3.5 tonne
£735.00 Ex. VAT
£882.00 Inc. VAT
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Springlock Quick Hitch for Excavators – 2 to 8 Tonne
Delivery within 7–10 Working Days*
£735.00 Ex. VAT
£882.00 Inc. VAT
The Springlock quick hitch 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.
It'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.
Key Features
- Hook the front pin from the cab
- Spring-loaded latch locks the rear pin automatically
- Safety pin fitted before work
- No hydraulics to fit
- Sizes for 2 to 8 tonne excavators
- Made to fit your machine and attachments
Springlock Quick Hitch Specifications
| Type | Semi-automatic (spring latch) |
|---|---|
| Locking | Front pin hooked from the cab, spring latch locks the rear pin, then a safety pin is fitted |
| Hydraulics | None |
| Excavator sizes | 2–8 tonnes |
| Made to measure | Yes |
Using a Quick Hitch Safely
Before 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 industry guidance on quick hitches, and our guide to excavator quick hitch types explains how each type locks.
Measurements We Need
A quick hitch has to fit both your machine and your attachments, so when you order, send us:
- Excavator make, model and operating weight
- Dipper pin and link pin diameters, pin centres and dipper width
- The pin diameters and pin centres of the buckets and attachments you want to pick up
Our guide on how to measure an excavator for a new bucket shows how to take them. If you can't measure, send us photos and we'll help.
Delivery and Ordering
Each 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, contact us before ordering so we can confirm the current lead time.
Springlock Quick Hitch FAQs
Which quick hitch do I need?
A 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 excavator quick hitch types compares them.
What do you need from me?
Your 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.
Does it need hydraulics?
No. It's mechanical, with nothing hydraulic to fit or maintain.
Do I still need to fit a safety pin?
Yes. Once the latch has locked the rear pin, fit the safety pin before you start work.
Other Quick Hitches
See the manual quick hitch, the Miller GTS hydraulic coupler or the Miller Powerlatch hydraulic hitch, or compare them all in our excavator quick hitches. Browse all our excavator tools.