What is a Tilting Quick Hitch
A tilting quick hitch expands on the concept of a standard quick coupler by incorporating hydraulic tilt cylinders, allowing for precise angular movement, thereby increasing operational capabilities in confined and challenging environments. These let attachments rotate at different angles, which increases the machine’s ability to move in tight spots.
At METDEEM, we have created several hydraulic quick hitches. They mix strong rotation parts with solid locking setups, which raise the standard for attachment coupling options. Our DM02 Tilting Quick Hitch is one example. It handles left and right 90° tilts (up to 180° in one direction). This makes it possible to dig in unusual places, like under pipes or close to building walls.
Importance in Modern Excavation
Today’s work sites require fast work, exact results, and the ability to adjust. With shorter schedules and tougher ground, builders need gear that keeps the machine running and cuts down on moving it around.
Tilting quick hitches meet these demands by allowing operations at multiple angles without shifting the excavator’s main body. As a result, this cuts down on time spent and improves work quality in tough situations such as shaping slopes, digging ditches, and leveling ground.
Core Components and Working Principle
Key Structural Elements
METDEEM’s tilting quick hitches are built for toughness and careful handling. The main frame uses strong alloy steel. This choice supports steady performance even in heavy load situations.
The built-in tilt cylinder delivers more power in turns. It also focuses on safe use. Every unit has a full automatic double safety lock system. This includes a hydraulically driven main locking pin and a backup mechanical or hydraulic lock. Both work to stop attachments from coming loose by mistake. The adjustable pin hole center setup fits a broad array of excavator types and attachments.
How It Operates
Operators handle attachment switches right from the cab with a simple hydraulic system. They can secure or release an attachment in just a few seconds. No hands-on work is needed.
The tilt feature runs on high-power hydraulic cylinders. Take the DM02 Tilting Quick Hitch, for example. It reaches a tilt angle of up to 180° with a working pressure of 210 bar and a torque output up to 4400 N/M. This setup allows easy changes in angle during tasks.
The tilting quick hitch is compatible with excavator models ranging from 4 tons (mini excavators) to 6 tons (heavy-duty models), ensuring versatility across various machine sizes. That covers small, medium, and big excavators. Hydraulic flow rates for the system range from 2 L/min for smaller models to 105 L/min for larger machines, ensuring the system can accommodate varying excavator specifications and operational demands.
Advantages Over Standard Quick Hitches
Enhanced Versatility in Application
Basic quick hitches stick to straight-line use for attachments. But tilting ones open up more movement options. The chance to tilt attachments up to 180° greatly raises handling ease for jobs like digging trenches on hills, working under beams, or following uneven ground. This cuts the need to move the excavator often. In turn, it makes better use of the work area.
Improved Efficiency and Productivity
Fast switches between attachments lower idle time between jobs. METDEEM’s one-click control lets operators change tools in seconds. This keeps the machine active longer and holds down worker costs. On top of that, the automatic lock setup keeps attachments firm without hand-inserted pins. It boosts safety on site and lets one person manage everything.
Precision in Attachment Control
Small angle tweaks give a better grip on tool position. This matters a lot in work like setting curbs, evening out ditches, or filling back trenches. METDEEM’s adjustable pin center design improves this hold by allowing exact matching with different attachment makes and sizes. It leads to fewer fixes and better results.
Применения во всех отраслях
Construction Projects
In digging foundations and trenches, tilting quick hitches make angled cuts simpler without shifting the excavator. On rough land or narrow city spots, this feature proves very useful. Leveling jobs gain a lot from the angle options. Workers can adjust the blade’s tilt to fit the site’s shape closely. This raises accuracy and shortens overall project time.
Landscaping Operations
When shaping slopes or planting trees on bumpy land, the tilt function helps place tools just right without harming nearby plants. METDEEM’s tilting quick hitch makes level changes in yards smoother by angling grading buckets or rakes as needed. This works well for building stepped grass areas or paths for water flow.
Utility and Infrastructure Work
Digging for cables or laying pipes often needs reach into hard spots. A tilting hitch provides exact tweaks without circling the excavator around set structures. In road edge maintenance or slope stabilization, tilting quick hitches maintain precise angle control, ensuring consistent cuts and stable shaping of embankments. This improves both worker safety and the final look.
Choosing the Right METDEEM Tilting Quick Hitch
Compatibility Considerations
Picking the best model means pairing the hitch’s size and hydraulic details with your excavator’s power. Our DM00-DM08 series fits excavators from 0.8 tons to 22 tons. Units like DM02A/B work well for 4–6-ton machines. Meanwhile, DM08A/B matches bigger 16–22-ton models with greater torque and flow needs.
Attachment Support Range
Common compatible attachments:
- Buckets: standard digging buckets, trenching buckets, grading buckets.
- Rippers: for loosening hard soil or frost layers.
- Grapples: for handling logs or scrap materials.
- Augers: for drilling holes in landscaping or utility work.
With METDEEM’s universal pin center design, these tools switch easily between various brands. For more information on METDEEM’s other hydraulic attachment solutions, welcome to explore our complete экскаватор attachment catalog.
Maintenance and Durability Features
Built-In design advantages:
- Sealed components offer resistance against dust and water ingress, ensuring stable performance even in harsh conditions.
- Reinforced joints distribute load stress evenly to prevent deformation.
- Accessible grease points simplify regular lubrication routines, reducing downtime due to wear-related issues.
Safety Features Integrated by METDEEM
Locking Mechanisms
All METDEEM hitches include dual safety systems. The main hydraulic pin handles the first lock. A secondary safety device provides backup support. Clear visual signs show when an attachment sits firmly in place. This avoids unexpected drops while working.
Operator-Centric Design
Enhancements for safe use. In-cab controls eliminate the need for operators to leave the cab during attachment swaps. Fail-safe systems ensure that if hydraulic pressure drops unexpectedly, the lock remains engaged—protecting both personnel and equipment. These elements come from real-world input.
Вывод
Tilting quick hitches from МЕТДИМ change how excavation work happens. They bring top-angle flexibility and safe attachment changes—all done from the cab. The strong build, wide fit, and safety built-ins make them key tools in building, yard work, and utility fields. Supported by quality manufacturing and CE-certified checks, METDEEM’s hitches give solid results and confidence to workers on any site.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Q: How does a tilting quick hitch improve excavator performance?
A: By enabling attachments to tilt up to 180°, it allows for precise excavation on slopes or confined areas without repositioning the machine.
Q: Is the METDEEM DM02 Tilting Quick Hitch compatible with all attachments?
A: Yes, it features a variable pin center design that allows compatibility with buckets, rippers, grapples, augers, and more from various brands.
Q: What sizes of excavators can use METDEEM tilting quick hitches?
A: Our models range from 0.8-ton mini excavators to 22-ton heavy-duty machines with specific models like DM02A/B suited for 4–6-ton ranges.
Q: How is operator safety ensured?
A: The hitch has a fully automatic double locking system along with visual indicators and fail-safe hydraulic mechanisms to prevent accidental release.
Q: What maintenance is required?
A: Regular greasing via accessible grease points and periodic visual checks of locks are sufficient. Components are sealed for dust/water protection.
