Description
Overview:
This manual quick hitch is a non-genuine coupler designed for the Volvo EC18 and EC18D mini excavators. Built for everyday site use, it provides a fast, secure way to change between buckets and other work tools without complex adjustments. The hitch is made from robust, wear-resistant steel to cope with frequent coupling and uncoupling, helping reduce downtime and increase productivity. It maintains reliable pin engagement so attachments sit firmly during digging, grading, or lifting tasks within the machine's rated capacity. Identified by MPN 996 443, it is a practical, cost-effective alternative to OEM parts for users who want dependable performance and straightforward operation on smaller excavators.
Key Features:
- Non-genuine part offering a cost-effective alternative to OEM equipment
- Purpose-built compatibility for Volvo EC18 and EC18D mini excavators
- Durable steel construction for long service life in demanding site conditions
- Manual locking design for straightforward, tool-light attachment changes
- Helps speed up swaps between buckets, breakers, augers, and grading tools
- Positive, secure fit to minimise movement and reduce wear on pins and bushings
- Simple to operate and maintain with routine inspection and lubrication
- Supports versatile use across groundworks, utilities, landscaping, and rental fleets
- Compact, low-profile form factor to preserve digging geometry and visibility
- MPN 996 443 for easy identification in stores and service records
Typical Applications:
Ideal for operators who switch frequently between trenching buckets, grading buckets, riddle buckets, augers, tilting attachments, and breakers. Suits daily work in landscaping, drainage, cable and duct installation, paving preparation, small civils, and maintenance contracts where quick changeovers help keep jobs on schedule and machines productive.
Also known as:
Quick hitch, quick attach hitch, manual coupler, manual quick coupler, attachment coupler, bucket hitch, quick attach coupler, excavator quick-change hitch, attachment connector.
Fits Models:
EC18, EC18D
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 996 443 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | EC18, EC18D |
| Machine Type | Excavators |
| Fits Brands | JCB, Kubota, Yanmar |
| Fits Models | EC18 |
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