Description
Overview:
This manual quick hitch is a non-genuine replacement coupling for JCB mini excavators, engineered to speed up attachment changes while maintaining a secure connection. Built from heavy-duty steel with a protective painted finish, it is suited to demanding site conditions and frequent use. The hitch suits 35 mm (1.38 in) diameter collar pins, providing a stable interface for common buckets and tools used on compact machines such as the JCB 8032 ZTS and 803. The manual, pin-operated locking design offers a straightforward and dependable way to connect and release attachments without complex hydraulics. It is a practical aftermarket option for owners looking to improve versatility and reduce downtime across day-to-day digging, grading and utility tasks. Reference: MPN 996 457.
Key Features:
- Non-genuine aftermarket hitch for JCB mini excavators, focused on value and practicality
- Heavy-duty steel construction with a durable painted finish for wear and corrosion resistance
- Manual, pin-operated locking for simple, reliable attachment retention on site
- Suits 35 mm (1.38 in) collar pin diameter for a secure fit with compatible tools
- Speeds up bucket and attachment changes to reduce downtime between tasks
- Compact design suited to confined work areas typical of mini excavators
- Compatible with a wide range of common attachments that use 35 mm pins (check tool spec)
- Straightforward to fit and maintain with minimal additional setup required
- MPN 996 457 reference to help match and reorder the correct part
- Designed to support everyday groundworks, utilities, landscaping and hire fleet use
Typical Applications:
Frequent swapping between buckets, trenching and grading tools, rippers, compactors, and similar attachments on mini excavators. Ideal for groundwork, landscaping, utilities installation and repair, small demolition, and site preparation where quick changeovers improve productivity. Suitable for contractors, plant hire fleets, and owner-operators needing a robust, manual coupler solution.
Also known as:
Quick coupler, manual coupler, quick attach hitch, bucket coupler, pin grabber hitch, quick fit coupler, attachment coupler, excavator quick change hitch.
Fits Models:
803, 8032, 8032 ZTS, 8032ZTS