Description
Overview:
This Manual Quick Hitch is a non-genuine aftermarket replacement made to suit Volvo EC18 and EC18C mini excavators. Built from heavy-duty steel for strength on site, it allows fast, manual changeover of buckets and other compatible attachments, helping to keep work moving with less downtime. The hitch uses a simple manual latch with a safety pin to secure the attachment, providing a dependable connection in typical groundwork and landscaping tasks. A durable painted finish helps resist corrosion and wear in everyday use. For easy identification and ordering, this product is referenced by MPN 996 444. It is a practical choice for owner-operators, small businesses, and hire fleets looking for a reliable, cost-conscious solution.
Key Features:
- Non-genuine replacement hitch for Volvo EC18/EC18C mini excavators
- Heavy-duty steel construction for durability and long service life
- Manual latch with safety pin for a secure, positive lock-up
- Speeds up attachment swaps to reduce downtime on site
- Helps operators move between trenching, grading, and other tasks quickly
- Simple, user-led operation with no hydraulics required
- Corrosion-resistant painted finish for everyday site conditions
- Designed to suit the EC18 series pick-up, supporting common mini excavator attachments (where compatible)
- Minimal ongoing maintenance when used and inspected correctly
- Clear reference: MPN 996 444 for parts identification
Typical Applications:
Frequent attachment changes during trenching, grading, landscaping, utilities work, small drainage jobs, groundwork, kerb work, and light demolition preparation. Ideal where operators alternate between buckets and other compatible mini excavator tools through the day and need a straightforward, manual quick-change solution.
Also known as:
Quick coupler, manual quick coupler, bucket quick hitch, quick attach hitch, bucket coupler, hitch adaptor, attachment coupler, fast-attach hitch, excavator quick attach, manual coupling hitch.
Fits Models:
EC18, EC18C
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 996 444 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | EC18, EC18C |
| Machine Type | Excavators |
| Fits Brands | JCB, Kubota, Yanmar |
| Fits Models | EC18 |

