Description
Overview:
The Manual Quick Hitch is a heavy-duty, non-genuine replacement coupler designed for the CAT 301.8 mini excavator. Built from robust steel with a durable, corrosion‐resistant finish, it allows fast, secure changes between attachments so you can keep working with minimal downtime. The hitch accepts 30 mm diameter collar pins (1.18 inches) and is engineered to align with the geometry of the CAT 301.8 for reliable fit-up and straightforward installation. Ideal for tradespeople and DIY users alike, it supports common attachments such as digging and grading buckets or compact tools used in tight sites. Practical and mechanical by design, it provides consistent engagement and positive retention for everyday digging, trenching, landscaping, and light demolition tasks. MPN: 996 423.
Key Features:
- Non-genuine, cost‐effective replacement compatible with CAT 301.8
- Heavy-duty steel construction for strength and long service life
- Accepts 30 mm collar pins (1.18 inches) for secure attachment fitment
- Manual locking with positive retention for dependable coupling
- Smooth profile to aid quick attachment swaps and reduce downtime
- Corrosion‐resistant painted finish suited to site conditions
- Direct-fit design for straightforward installation and setup
- Stable, repeatable positioning helps maintain bucket geometry and breakout force
- Suitable for frequent daily use on compact excavators
- Low-maintenance mechanical layout with no complex hydraulics
Typical Applications:
Used for rapid switching between buckets and other compact tools on mini excavators in groundworks, utilities, landscaping, fencing, small demolition, and farmyard maintenance. Well suited to confined spaces where frequent attachment changes are needed to dig, grade, backfill, or tidy edges without repeated manual pin removal.
Also known as:
Quick coupler, hitch adapter, excavator connector, manual coupler, quick attach, mechanical hitch, pin‐grabber.
Fits Models:
CAT 301.8, CAT301.8, CAT3018
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 996 423 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | CAT 301.8, CAT301.8, CAT3018 |
| Machine Type | Excavators |
| Fits Brands | JCB, Kubota, Yanmar |
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