BAC - Quick Hitch Bracket

OUR QH BRACKETS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE ON VOLVO, JCB,  LIEBHERR, DOOSAN, NEW HOLLAND, CAT, HITACHI, KOMATSU & OTHER LOADING SHOVEL MANUFACTURERS

Quick hitch (QH) brackets are a latching device that enables attachments to be connected to plant and interchanged quickly. Research from HSE identified that an excavator operator may change the buckets on their excavator up to thirty times a day in order to maximise the machine productivity.

Unfortunately a high number of all accidents investigated on excavators can be assigned to the bucket detaching from the QH brackets and injuring a ground worker. When this occurs the injuries are primarily fatal and major injuries. Be aware there may be many more dangerous occurrences that occur when a bucket detaches unintentionally from the hitch are not be reported  and where no injury occurs

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Quick hitch brackets are a type of mounting system used for loading shovel attachments. They are designed to make it easier and quicker to attach and detach different types of buckets and other tools from the shovel.

The brackets are typically mounted onto the front of the loader arms and have a quick release mechanism that allows the operator to easily switch between different attachments without the need for manual labor or additional equipment. The mechanism is often operated by hydraulics, making it even easier to use.

A quick hitch bracket can save a lot of time and effort for operators who need to switch between multiple attachments throughout the day. They are commonly used in construction, agriculture, and landscaping industries where a variety of tasks require different tools and equipment.

Quick hitch brackets are designed to be used with a variety of loaders that have compatible attachment systems. The type of loader and attachment system will depend on the manufacturer and model of the machine.

Most modern loaders, including skid steers, backhoes, and wheel loaders, can be equipped with quick hitch brackets. However, it’s important to note that not all quick hitch brackets are interchangeable between different machines.

Before purchasing a quick hitch bracket, it’s essential to ensure that it is compatible with the loader’s attachment system. In some cases, manufacturers may offer their own branded quick hitch brackets that are designed specifically for their machines.

It’s also important to ensure that the load capacity of the loader and the attachments being used are within the safe working limits of the quick hitch bracket. The operator should always refer to the loader’s manual or consult with a qualified professional to ensure that the equipment is being used safely and correctly.

• Ask site supervision if the QHs on the excavators under their control require a manual safety pin (they should know)
• Is the risk of bucket detachment covered by their risk assessment?
• In addition to evidence of training in operating the excavator, have excavator operators been trained in the use of their Quick hitch brackets and, where appropriate, in the use of the excavator as a crane?
• Is there a checklist in the cab of daily and weekly inspection and maintenance carried out on the excavator, and does this checklist include a check of the QH and lubrication as appropriate?
• Is there a record of the inspection and maintenance actually carried out?
• What are their management systems for checking whether manual safety pins are always in place?
• Whether the safety pins are inserted where appropriate. (If the pin is missing, try looking behind the driver’s seat!)
• Can the operator explain the type of QH system they have (do they know whether it needs a safety pin or not?) and is a manual or instruction card available in the cab?