{"title":"Backhoe Loader Quick Couplers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bh-17-backhoe-coupler-cp-by-paladin","title":"BH 17'+ Backhoe Coupler – CP By Paladin","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #2c2c2a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 24px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003eCP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003eCoupler interface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003e325 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis Paladin \u003cstrong\u003ebackhoe quick coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e is the interface between your backhoe and everything it carries. A coupler is a standard, not an accessory: get the class right and every attachment cut for it mounts; get it wrong and none of them do. This unit weighs \u003cstrong\u003e325 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e across 1 SKUs. It is supplied for a pin-on or quick coupler mounting, confirmed against your machine at order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #085041; border-left: 4px solid #1D9E75; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Features of This Paladin Backhoe Quick Coupler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe interface that decides what fits\u003c\/strong\u003e — coupler class governs every attachment you buy after it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick attachment changes\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of pinning by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt by Paladin\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also build the attachments it carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e325 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e across 1 SKUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOften searched for as a quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — same product, different trade name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes listed as an excavator quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the term some regions use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers also ask for this as a mechanical quick coupler.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogued elsewhere as a CP coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the naming varies more than the product does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #3c3489; border-left: 4px solid #7F77DD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Choose This Attachment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA coupler pays for itself in changeover time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinning an attachment by hand takes two people and a drift; a coupler is one operator and under a minute. Across three attachments that is the argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler class outlives the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attachments are cut for a class, so standardising a fleet on one class means anything fits anything. Changing class later means changing attachments too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt costs a little breakout force.\u003c\/strong\u003e The attachment sits further from the arm. That is the honest trade against swap speed, and on a machine running several attachments it is easily worth it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #444441; border-left: 4px solid #888780; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003ePaladin Backhoe Quick Coupler Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCoupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eWeight range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e325 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eSKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e1 across 1 variant rows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #854f0b; border-left: 4px solid #EF9F27; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eCoupler or Pin-On?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe choice is how often you change attachments, not how big the machine is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTrade-off\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eQuick coupler (this)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eRunning several attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCosts a little reach and breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003ePin-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eOne attachment, all day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMaximum breakout; changing takes two people and time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eDifferent coupler class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eA machine already standardised elsewhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eAttachments are not interchangeable across classes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/class-200-coupler-for-wheel-loaders-paladin\"\u003eClass 200 coupler for wheel loaders\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/2-metric-ton-excavator-coupler-cp-by-paladin\"\u003e2 metric ton excavator coupler\u003c\/a\u003e cover the other ends of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #993c1d; border-left: 4px solid #D85A30; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhich Machines Fit This Backhoe Quick Coupler?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis attachment fits \u003cstrong\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirm the mounting against your machine at order. No auxiliary hydraulics are required unless a hydraulic coupler style is specified. At 325 lbs it is a meaningful share of what the machine lifts, so work from the loaded figure rather than the empty one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003ea pin-on or quick coupler mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eAttachment weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e325 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eIf you are unsure which coupler or size suits your machine, contact eskidsteer.com at \u003ca href=\"tel:8667578337\"\u003e(866) 757-8337\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRelated in this range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/bh-13-17-backhoe-coupler-cp-by-paladin\" style=\"color: #0c447c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebh 13'-17' backhoe coupler\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/2-metric-ton-excavator-coupler-cp-by-paladin\" style=\"color: #0c447c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2 metric ton excavator coupler\u003c\/a\u003e cover the neighbouring sizes and carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eBackhoe Quick Coupler Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eHow do I know which coupler I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eMachine make and model, not tonnage. Coupler geometry follows the arm rather than the rated capacity, so two machines of the same size can need different couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWill my existing attachments fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOnly if they are cut for the same coupler class. Class is binary — a Class 100 attachment does not mount on a Class 200 coupler at any size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eMechanical or hydraulic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eMechanical means leaving the cab to lock it: cheaper, simpler, nothing to leak. Hydraulic changes from the seat but needs a circuit and adds hoses that can fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eDoes a coupler reduce digging force?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eA little, because the attachment sits further from the arm. On a machine running one bucket all day, pin-on is stronger; running several, the coupler wins on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eCan I fit a coupler to an older machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eUsually, if one exists for that model. It is exactly why we ask for make and model rather than the machine size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWhat maintenance does a coupler need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eCheck the locking mechanism and the wear pads. Every load the machine lifts passes through a small interface, so wear shows up as play in the attachment long before anything breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eIs it safe to leave an attachment on overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOn a mechanical coupler, yes — it holds without hydraulic pressure. On a hydraulic one, follow the manufacturer safety procedure, because pressure can bleed down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eCan two machines share attachments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOnly if both run the same coupler class. That is the main practical reason to standardise a fleet: a bucket stranded on the wrong machine is a bucket you own twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWhat happens if the coupler wears?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eThe attachment develops play, which accelerates wear on both sides. Wear pads are replaceable and much cheaper than a coupler, so catching it early matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eIs this the same as an attachment coupler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eYes — attachment coupler, machine coupler, quick attach coupler all describe this product. Terminology varies by region and trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eHow is shipping calculated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eShipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the charge is shown before you complete the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paladin Heavy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51217757307177,"sku":"036","price":2560.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/COUPLER_5000x_272dc754-619b-47c7-82e0-9dc9a3eab66c.jpg?v=1758126161"},{"product_id":"class-200-coupler-for-backhoes-paladin","title":"Class 200 Coupler for Backhoes – Paladin","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #2c2c2a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 24px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003ePaladin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003eCoupler interface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003e535–1,115 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis Paladin \u003cstrong\u003eexcavator quick coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e is the interface between your backhoe and everything it carries. A coupler is a standard, not an accessory: get the class right and every attachment cut for it mounts; get it wrong and none of them do. This unit weighs \u003cstrong\u003e535–1,115 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e across 3 SKUs. It mounts on Fabricated, Nexus Cast, Single Interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #085041; border-left: 4px solid #1D9E75; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Features of This Paladin Excavator Quick Coupler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe interface that decides what fits\u003c\/strong\u003e — coupler class governs every attachment you buy after it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick attachment changes\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of pinning by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt by Paladin\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also build the attachments it carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 mount options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fabricated, Nexus Cast, Single Interchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e535–1,115 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e across 3 SKUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOften searched for as a quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — same product, different trade name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes listed as an excavator quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the term some regions use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers also ask for this as a mechanical quick coupler.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogued elsewhere as a CP coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the naming varies more than the product does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #3c3489; border-left: 4px solid #7F77DD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Choose This Attachment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA coupler pays for itself in changeover time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinning an attachment by hand takes two people and a drift; a coupler is one operator and under a minute. Across three attachments that is the argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler class outlives the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attachments are cut for a class, so standardising a fleet on one class means anything fits anything. Changing class later means changing attachments too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt costs a little breakout force.\u003c\/strong\u003e The attachment sits further from the arm. That is the honest trade against swap speed, and on a machine running several attachments it is easily worth it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #444441; border-left: 4px solid #888780; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003ePaladin Excavator Quick Coupler Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCoupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCoupler class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eClass 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eStyles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eDual Interchange, Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eFabricated, Nexus Cast, Single Interchange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eWeight range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e535–1,115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eSKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e3 across 3 variant rows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #854f0b; border-left: 4px solid #EF9F27; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eCoupler or Pin-On?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe choice is how often you change attachments, not how big the machine is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTrade-off\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eQuick coupler (this)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eRunning several attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCosts a little reach and breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003ePin-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eOne attachment, all day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMaximum breakout; changing takes two people and time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eDifferent coupler class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eA machine already standardised elsewhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eAttachments are not interchangeable across classes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/class-200-coupler-for-wheel-loaders-paladin\"\u003eClass 200 coupler for wheel loaders\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/2-metric-ton-excavator-coupler-cp-by-paladin\"\u003e2 metric ton excavator coupler\u003c\/a\u003e cover the other ends of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #993c1d; border-left: 4px solid #D85A30; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhich Machines Fit This Excavator Quick Coupler?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis attachment fits \u003cstrong\u003eClass 200\u003c\/strong\u003e on Fabricated, Nexus Cast, Single Interchange. No auxiliary hydraulics are required unless a hydraulic coupler style is specified. At 535–1,115 lbs it is a meaningful share of what the machine lifts, so work from the loaded figure rather than the empty one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eClass 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eFabricated, Nexus Cast, Single Interchange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eAttachment weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e535–1,115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eIf you are unsure which coupler or size suits your machine, contact eskidsteer.com at \u003ca href=\"tel:8667578337\"\u003e(866) 757-8337\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRelated in this range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/class-100-coupler-for-wheel-loader-paladin\" style=\"color: #0c447c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclass 100 coupler for wheel loader\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/class-200-coupler-for-wheel-loaders-paladin\" style=\"color: #0c447c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclass 200 coupler for wheel loaders\u003c\/a\u003e cover the neighbouring sizes and carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eExcavator Quick Coupler Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eHow do I know which coupler I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eMachine make and model, not tonnage. Coupler geometry follows the arm rather than the rated capacity, so two machines of the same size can need different couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWill my existing attachments fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOnly if they are cut for the same coupler class. Class is binary — a Class 100 attachment does not mount on a Class 200 coupler at any size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eMechanical or hydraulic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eMechanical means leaving the cab to lock it: cheaper, simpler, nothing to leak. Hydraulic changes from the seat but needs a circuit and adds hoses that can fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eDoes a coupler reduce digging force?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eA little, because the attachment sits further from the arm. On a machine running one bucket all day, pin-on is stronger; running several, the coupler wins on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eCan I fit a coupler to an older machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eUsually, if one exists for that model. It is exactly why we ask for make and model rather than the machine size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWhat maintenance does a coupler need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eCheck the locking mechanism and the wear pads. Every load the machine lifts passes through a small interface, so wear shows up as play in the attachment long before anything breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eIs it safe to leave an attachment on overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOn a mechanical coupler, yes — it holds without hydraulic pressure. On a hydraulic one, follow the manufacturer safety procedure, because pressure can bleed down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eCan two machines share attachments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOnly if both run the same coupler class. That is the main practical reason to standardise a fleet: a bucket stranded on the wrong machine is a bucket you own twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWhat happens if the coupler wears?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eThe attachment develops play, which accelerates wear on both sides. Wear pads are replaceable and much cheaper than a coupler, so catching it early matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eIs this the same as an attachment coupler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eYes — attachment coupler, machine coupler, quick attach coupler all describe this product. Terminology varies by region and trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eHow is shipping calculated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eShipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the charge is shown before you complete the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paladin Heavy","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD \/ SINGLE INTERCHANGE","offer_id":51217757405481,"sku":"200HV","price":7670.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DUAL INTERCHANGE \/ NEXUS CAST","offer_id":51217757438249,"sku":"92FC","price":12859.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DUAL INTERCHANGE \/ FABRICATED","offer_id":51217757471017,"sku":"200HVDI","price":12003.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/CPLR-1_5000x_1f48e1ff-ae3c-40a8-a14f-5f81fdb5b02e.jpg?v=1758126231"},{"product_id":"bh-13-17-backhoe-coupler-cp-by-paladin","title":"BH 13'-17' Backhoe Coupler – CP By Paladin","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #2c2c2a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 24px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003eCP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003eCoupler interface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a;\"\u003e140 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis Paladin \u003cstrong\u003eexcavator quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e is the interface between your backhoe and everything it carries. A coupler is a standard, not an accessory: get the class right and every attachment cut for it mounts; get it wrong and none of them do. This unit weighs \u003cstrong\u003e140 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e across 1 SKUs. It is supplied for a pin-on or quick coupler mounting, confirmed against your machine at order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #085041; border-left: 4px solid #1D9E75; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Features of This Paladin Excavator Quick Hitch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe interface that decides what fits\u003c\/strong\u003e — coupler class governs every attachment you buy after it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick attachment changes\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of pinning by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt by Paladin\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also build the attachments it carries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e across 1 SKUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOften searched for as a quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — same product, different trade name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes listed as an excavator quick hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the term some regions use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers also ask for this as a mechanical quick coupler.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogued elsewhere as a CP coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the naming varies more than the product does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #3c3489; border-left: 4px solid #7F77DD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Choose This Attachment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA coupler pays for itself in changeover time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinning an attachment by hand takes two people and a drift; a coupler is one operator and under a minute. Across three attachments that is the argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler class outlives the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attachments are cut for a class, so standardising a fleet on one class means anything fits anything. Changing class later means changing attachments too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt costs a little breakout force.\u003c\/strong\u003e The attachment sits further from the arm. That is the honest trade against swap speed, and on a machine running several attachments it is easily worth it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #444441; border-left: 4px solid #888780; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003ePaladin Excavator Quick Hitch Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCoupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eWeight range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e140 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eSKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003e1 across 1 variant rows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #854f0b; border-left: 4px solid #EF9F27; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eCoupler or Pin-On?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe choice is how often you change attachments, not how big the machine is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTrade-off\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eQuick coupler (this)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eRunning several attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCosts a little reach and breakout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003ePin-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eOne attachment, all day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMaximum breakout; changing takes two people and time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eDifferent coupler class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eA machine already standardised elsewhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eAttachments are not interchangeable across classes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/class-200-coupler-for-wheel-loaders-paladin\"\u003eClass 200 coupler for wheel loaders\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/2-metric-ton-excavator-coupler-cp-by-paladin\"\u003e2 metric ton excavator coupler\u003c\/a\u003e cover the other ends of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #993c1d; border-left: 4px solid #D85A30; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhich Machines Fit This Excavator Quick Hitch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis attachment fits \u003cstrong\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirm the mounting against your machine at order. No auxiliary hydraulics are required unless a hydraulic coupler style is specified. At 140 lbs it is a meaningful share of what the machine lifts, so work from the loaded figure rather than the empty one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eBackhoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003ea pin-on or quick coupler mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eAttachment weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e140 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eIf you are unsure which coupler or size suits your machine, contact eskidsteer.com at \u003ca href=\"tel:8667578337\"\u003e(866) 757-8337\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRelated in this range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/products\/bh-17-backhoe-coupler-cp-by-paladin\" style=\"color: #0c447c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebh 17'+ backhoe coupler\u003c\/a\u003e cover the neighbouring sizes and carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eExcavator Quick Hitch Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eHow do I know which coupler I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eMachine make and model, not tonnage. Coupler geometry follows the arm rather than the rated capacity, so two machines of the same size can need different couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWill my existing attachments fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOnly if they are cut for the same coupler class. Class is binary — a Class 100 attachment does not mount on a Class 200 coupler at any size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eMechanical or hydraulic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eMechanical means leaving the cab to lock it: cheaper, simpler, nothing to leak. Hydraulic changes from the seat but needs a circuit and adds hoses that can fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eDoes a coupler reduce digging force?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eA little, because the attachment sits further from the arm. On a machine running one bucket all day, pin-on is stronger; running several, the coupler wins on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eCan I fit a coupler to an older machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eUsually, if one exists for that model. It is exactly why we ask for make and model rather than the machine size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWhat maintenance does a coupler need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eCheck the locking mechanism and the wear pads. Every load the machine lifts passes through a small interface, so wear shows up as play in the attachment long before anything breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eIs it safe to leave an attachment on overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOn a mechanical coupler, yes — it holds without hydraulic pressure. On a hydraulic one, follow the manufacturer safety procedure, because pressure can bleed down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eCan two machines share attachments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eOnly if both run the same coupler class. That is the main practical reason to standardise a fleet: a bucket stranded on the wrong machine is a bucket you own twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eWhat happens if the coupler wears?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eThe attachment develops play, which accelerates wear on both sides. Wear pads are replaceable and much cheaper than a coupler, so catching it early matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eIs this the same as an attachment coupler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eYes — attachment coupler, machine coupler, quick attach coupler all describe this product. Terminology varies by region and trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e4e8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #0c447c;\"\u003eHow is shipping calculated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eShipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the charge is shown before you complete the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paladin Heavy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51217757962537,"sku":"030","price":1037.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/COUPLER_5000x_601c3bbf-9d56-4571-a7dc-05f8e59b73ee.jpg?v=1758126381"}],"url":"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/collections\/backhoe-loader-quick-couplers.oembed","provider":"eSkidSteer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}