Excavator Quick and Tilt Hitches

Elite Attachments Australia is an Australian-owned manufacturer recognized for producing robust, operator-centric excavator quick hitches designed specifically to withstand harsh job-site conditions. Built around a philosophy of simplicity, strength, and safety, Elite’s equipment ranges from mini-diggers (1-tonne) up to heavy-duty 100-tonne excavators.

Standard Hitches: TwinLOCK

Elite’s signature standard quick hitch is the TwinLOCK. Engineered with only three core moving components—a heavy-duty hydraulic cylinder, a fabricated steel body, and a slide—the TwinLOCK prioritizes minimal downtime and long-term durability.

Key features include:

• Automatic Dual-Pin Locking: Independently locks both front and rear pins directly from the cabin, fully complying with Australian AS4772-2008 and ISO 13031 safety standards.

• Extended Pickup Range: Uses long-stroke cylinders to offer one of the broadest pin-centre pickup ranges on the market, maximizing bucket and attachment compatibility across different machine models.

• No Spacers Needed: Eliminates generic pin-lock arrangements and spacers to maintain precise OEM-spec hitch rotation and prevent loose movement over time.

Tilting Hitches: RotaLOCK

Building on the TwinLOCK foundation, the Elite RotaLOCK Tilting Quick Hitch incorporates a heavy-duty helical actuator to deliver smooth tilting capability (up to 90° on either side). Notably, the RotaLOCK was the first excavator hitch in Australia to receive official "Australian Made" licensing.

Key features include:

• High-Torque Helical Actuator: Enables precise angular positioning for trenching, battering, and slope finishing without needing to reposition the excavator chassis.

• Integrated TwinLOCK Safety: Maintains the full dual-pin automatic locking safety mechanism of standard hitches while adding complex tilting capabilities.

• Compact Tip Radius: Designed to preserve maximum bucket breakout force while offering a heavy-duty central lifting eye for slinging loads.