Secsun Explains: How a Simple Device Maximizes the Value of Your Excavator

      In most people's minds, excavators are for digging dirt. However, in modern construction, limiting an excavator to just digging is undoubtedly a waste of its immense potential. Most people see excavators as nothing more than digging tools—but this underutilizes their potential. The key to turning your excavator into a jobsite all-rounder? A simple yet game-changing device: the quick hitch.

      I. What is a Quick Hitch? The "Universal Swiss Army Knife" of Construction Machinery

      A quick hitch is a hydraulic or mechanical device mounted between the excavator's dipper arm and the standard bucket. Its core function is to allow the operator, from within the cab and without leaving the seat, to quickly and safely switch between different attachments.

      Before the advent of quick hitch, changing attachments relied on manual labor and cranes, a process that could take half an hour or more and posed significant safety risks. Now, with advanced quick hitch, this process is reduced to mere minutes. This means one excavator can be equipped with a hydraulic breaker for demolition in the morning and switch to a log grapple for handling timber in the afternoon, truly achieving "one machine for multiple uses, switching on demand."
      II. From "Demolition" to "Creation": The Diverse Application Scenarios Unlocked by Quick Hitch

      Equipped with a quick hitch, your Secsun excavator transforms into a genuine multi-functional platform. The following are just a few examples of its powerful capabilities:

      1. Municipal Construction and Demolition Operations

      Breaking Hammer: Used for breaking concrete pavements, rocks, and old building structures.

      Hydraulic Power Shear: Precisely cuts rebar, sections, and steel structures in building demolition and scrap metal processing. Hydraulic power shears are more suitable for the fine sectioning of complex steel structures.

      Vibratory Plate: Used for backfilling and compacting pipeline trenches and roadbeds, far surpassing manual labor in efficiency.

      Orange Peel Grapple: Efficiently grabs, transports, and sorts bulk materials, such as construction debris, rubble, and waste generated from demolition. It is a key tool for rapid material cleanup and sorting.

      Steel Grapple: Specifically designed for handling heavy, bulky metal scrap (such as car bodies, heavy scrap steel), with strong gripping force. It is core equipment for scrap metal recycling yards.

      2. Agriculture, Forestry, Landscaping, and Material Handling

      Log Grapple/Wood Grapple: Easily grabs and transports logs and timber. It is standard equipment for lumber yards and timber processing facilities.

      Rotating Log Grapple: Adds 360-degree rotation functionality on top of grabbing, allowing for precise adjustment of wood orientation without moving the machine body. This greatly improves stacking and loading efficiency, especially suitable for intensive operations.

      Auger Drill: Easily drills uniform holes for tree planting, utility poles, and foundations, significantly enhancing efficiency in afforestation, landscaping, and construction.

      Ripper: Used for breaking up hard soil, clearing roots, and removing weeds, serving as a replacement for traditional plowing tools and preparing the ground for planting.

      3. Specialized and Precision Operations

      Cleaning Bucket/Levelling Bucket: Used for fine leveling of large areas, slope grading, and surface cleanup.

      Tilting Bucket: The bucket body can tilt left and right. When working on uneven terrain or during trench digging and slope trimming, it maintains the bucket edge parallel to the work surface, significantly improving operational precision and efficiency.

      Narrow Bucket: Used for excavating narrow trenches, such as for pipeline laying. It offers high excavation precision and minimal disturbance to surrounding soil.

      Thumb: Attached to a standard bucket, it functions like a "mechanical thumb," enabling the secure grabbing and handling of rocks, concrete pipes, irregular objects, etc., expanding the basic functionality of the bucket.

      Excavator Rake: In addition to land work, it is commonly used for material screening, cleanup, and site leveling.

      III. How to Choose the Right Quick Hitch? Professional Advice from Secsun

      With various types of quick hitch on the market, making the right choice for your Secsun excavator is crucial. Key considerations include:

      Type Selection: Divided into Hydraulic and Mechanical. Hydraulic quick hitch are controlled via hydraulic cylinders, allowing one-touch switching from the cab. They are convenient, efficient, and the current mainstream choice. Mechanical types require manual pin operation, are lower cost, but less efficient and safe than hydraulic models.

      Compatibility: The hitch must be fully compatible with your excavator model (tonnage, hydraulic flow/pressure) and all the attachments you plan to use. An incompatible hitch leads to poor efficiency and can even cause serious equipment damage.

      Safety: High-quality hitch feature a self-locking system to prevent accidental detachment of the attachment during operation, which is paramount for jobsite safety.

Material & Workmanship: Hitch made from high-strength alloy steel and undergoing strict heat treatment processes offer longer service life and greater reliability.

      Secsun Expert Tip: "We strongly recommend customers consider a hydraulic quick hitch as a standard configuration when purchasing an excavator. It's a one-time investment, but the resulting increase in equipment utilization and return on investment is sustained and significant. Secsun can provide factory-matched quick hitch solutions for our full range of excavators, ensuring optimal compatibility and safety."

      IV. Secsun's Commitment: Beyond Digging, Empowering Creation

      Secsun understands that creating maximum value for customers lies not only in providing durable and reliable excavator hosts but also in offering complete solutions capable of adapting to various complex challenges. Our quick hitch undergo rigorous testing and integrate perfectly with Secsun excavator hydraulic systems, ensuring every bit of power is transferred accurately and efficiently.

      Whether your project involves earthmoving, demolition, material handling, or landscaping, equipping your Secsun excavator with a reliable quick hitch opens the door to efficient, diversified operations. It transforms your machine from a single-purpose tool into a powerful construction platform.

      About Secsun:

      Secsun Machinery is an international enterprise focused on the R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service of construction machinery. With a product line covering excavators, loaders, forklifts, and more, we are committed to providing customers worldwide with highly efficient and reliable equipment solutions, characterized by exceptional quality, innovative technology, and a comprehensive service network.