Description
Overview:
This non-genuine Quick Hitch Safety Catch is a replacement latch for excavator quick couplers, made to help prevent accidental detachment of buckets and attachments during operation. Built from robust steel with a durable painted finish, it is designed for daily use on site and in plant hire fleets. With compact dimensions of 65 mm x 38 mm x 40 mm, it suits tight hitch assemblies while remaining easy to handle and fit. The catch supports safe locking of the hitch on compatible machines such as the Takeuchi TB125 and Volvo ECR28, helping operators maintain secure connections under vibration, shock loads, and frequent coupling changes. It is a practical, cost-effective option for keeping hitch mechanisms safe and serviceable without compromising reliability.
Key Features:
- Non-genuine replacement for cost-effective maintenance without downtime
- Steel construction for strength and wear resistance in harsh site conditions
- Painted finish for added corrosion protection and clear visibility
- Helps prevent accidental detachment of buckets and other attachments
- Compact size: 65 mm x 38 mm x 40 mm for easy positioning within the hitch
- Stable performance under vibration and repeated loading
- Straightforward to fit with standard workshop tools
- Suited to routine inspection, replacement, and preventative maintenance schedules
- Compatible with quick hitch couplers used on selected compact excavators
- Designed for dependable operation in construction, utilities, landscaping, and groundwork
Typical Applications:
Used on compact excavators to keep the quick hitch securely latched during digging, grading, lifting, and loading tasks. Ideal for construction sites, groundwork, utilities installation, landscaping, and demolition prep where attachments are frequently changed. Suitable for daily use in plant hire fleets and owner-operator machines to maintain safe coupling and reduce the risk of unintended release.
Also known as:
Quick hitch lock, coupler safety latch, bucket hitch safety catch, excavator hitch lock, quick coupler safety mechanism, hitch latch, safety pawl for quick hitch, coupler retaining catch, locking catch for excavator hitch.
Fits Models:
TB125, ECR28