Description
Overview:
This Manual Quick Hitch is a non-genuine replacement part designed to fit the Takeuchi TB28FR mini excavator. Built from heavy-duty steel for site use, it allows fast, safe changes between compatible buckets and other tools without the need for hydraulic couplers. The hitch is set up for a 35 mm (1.38 inches) diameter plain pin, giving a secure connection to suit the TB28FR linkage. By simplifying attachment swaps, it helps reduce downtime on smaller excavators where flexibility matters. Identified by MPN 996 427, it offers a practical, budget-friendly alternative to OEM units while maintaining robust performance for landscaping, utilities, groundworks, and hire applications.
Key Features:
- Non-genuine part for cost-effective replacement without compromising core functionality
- Heavy-duty steel construction for strength and durability in demanding conditions
- Suits a 35 mm (1.38 inches) diameter plain pin arrangement on the Takeuchi TB28FR
- Manual operation-no hydraulic plumbing required, low maintenance, simple to use
- Designed to speed up bucket and attachment changes, reducing machine downtime
- Positive, secure engagement to help minimise play between the hitch and pins
- Works with common compact excavator attachments matched to TB28FR hanger geometry
- Practical upgrade from direct pin-on setups to improve day-to-day efficiency
- Clear identification with Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 996 427
- Suitable for tough site environments where reliability and simplicity are important
Typical Applications:
Frequent swapping between trenching and grading buckets, compactors, breakers, augers, and similar tools on small excavation jobs. Ideal for landscaping, drainage and utilities work, driveways, foundations, groundworks, and general construction tasks where a TB28FR needs quick changeovers to keep the job moving.
Also known as:
Quick coupler, manual coupler, quick attach hitch, quick change hitch, excavator hitch, attachment coupler, bucket hitch, attachment adapter for mini excavators.
Fits Models:
TB28FR
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 996 427 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | TB28FR |
| Machine Type | Excavators |
| Fits Brands | JCB, Kubota, Yanmar |
| Fits Models | TB28FR |

