Excavator quick couplers (also called quick hitches) are used on construction machinery to allow for quick changes of buckets and attachments on the machine. They eliminate the need to manually drive out and insert the attachment’s mounting pins using a hammer. They can be used on mini excavators, small backhoe loaders, mini skid steer loaders, etc. Want to know more details? Contact us now!【WhatsApp/WeChat/Skype/Phone】+86 136 1385 6800
Excavator Quick Couplers Parameter:
Item/Model | Unit | YGMINI | YG45 | YG50/55 | YG60/65 | YG70/80 | YG90 | YG100/110 |
Suitable Excavator | ton | 1.5-4 | 4-7 | 5-8 | 9-19 | 17-23 | 23-30 | 33-45 |
Weight | kg | 25 | 50-60 | 80 | 120-130 | 280-290 | 420-430 | 450-580 |
Length | mm | 388 | 534-545 | 600 | 765 | 924-944 | 983-1050 | 1006-1473 |
Height | mm | 246 | 307 | 310 | 388 | 492 | 574 | 558-610 |
Width | mm | 175 | 258-263 | 270-280 | 353-436 | 449-483 | 543-568 | 606-663 |
Pin-to-Pin Center Distance | mm | 80-150 | 230-270 | 290-360 | 380-420 | 460-480 | 473-540 | 550-620 |
Forearm Open Width | mm | 80-140 | 155-170 | 180-200 | 232-315 | 306-340 | 375-411 | 416-469 |
Retractable Distance of Oil Cylinder | mm | 170-206 | 205-275 | 340-450 | 340-486 | 256-390 | 413-590 | 520-590 |
Top-to-Bottom Pin Distance | mm | 159 | 195 | 195 | 220 | 275 | 300 | 360 |
Pin Diameter | mm | 25-40 | 45-50 | 50-55 | 60-70 | 70-80 | 80-90 | 90-120 |
Working Pressure | bar | 32-40 | 32-40 | 32-40 | 32-40 | 32-40 | 32-40 | 32-40 |
Working Flow | Ipm | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 |
Types of Excavator Quick Couplers:
- Mechanical Quick Couplers: These couplers rely on mechanical levers and pins to engage and disengage work tools. They are relatively simple and cost-effective but may require more manual operation than hydraulic couplers.
- Hydraulic Quick Couplers: Hydraulic couplers utilize hydraulic cylinders to connect and disconnect work tools automatically. This type of coupler is faster and more precise, making it ideal for frequent tool changes.
Benefits of Excavator Quick Couplers
- Increased Productivity: By eliminating the need to change implements manually, operators can significantly reduce downtime and increase overall productivity.
- Enhanced Safety: Quick couplers minimize the risk of accidents associated with manual implement connections, such as pinched fingers or dropped implements.
- Versatility: With the ability to quickly switch between a variety of attachments, excavators can perform a wider range of tasks, making them more adaptable to different job sites.
- Reduced Maintenance: With fewer manual connections, there is less wear and tear on the excavator’s hydraulic system, which reduces maintenance costs.
- Increased Operator Comfort: Quick couplers reduce the physical strain on operators, making their work more comfortable and efficient.
Applications of Excavator Quick Couplers
- Construction: Quick couplers are essential for tasks such as digging, grading, trenching, and demolition.
- Landscaping: They are used in landscaping projects, including digging ponds, building retaining walls, and clearing land.
- Agriculture: Quick couplers are used in agriculture for tasks such as digging post holes, loading materials, and clearing land.
- Utility Work: They are used in utility work, including installing underground cables and pipelines.
- Demolition: Quick couplers are a valuable tool for demolition projects, allowing for efficient removal of materials.
Know more Common Excavator Attachments
There are many kinds of excavator attachments, and different attachments are suitable for different working scenarios, which greatly expands the functions of excavators. The following are some common excavator attachments:
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shattered/removed engineering equipment:
hydraulic breaker
hydraulic pulverizer
multi crusher/multi shear
single cylinder shear
double cylinder shear
hydraulic power shear
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recycling resource processing equipment
hydraulic shear (car dismantling)
excavator clamp arm
excavator magnet lift
sorting grab
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intelligent loading and unloading equipment
hydraulic steel/rock/log grab
orange peel grapple
clamp bucket
tilt bucket
clamshell bucket
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compaction piling and auxiliary equipment
hydraulic plate compactor
pile hammer
ripper
excavator rake
hydraulic power thumb
hydraulic quick hitch