Carries drives
9DDS – 16DDS
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Description
Made in USA
12-mo warranty
Overview
This excavator auger mount is a wedge lock hitch for the Hitachi ZX26, letting a Digga auger drive pin straight into the machine’s factory coupler rather than needing a separate pin-on bracket. Digga catalogues it under the John Deere wedge loc family — and that is not a mismatch. The Hitachi ZX26 and ZX27 and the John Deere 26P, 26G and 27D come from the long-running Deere–Hitachi manufacturing partnership and share the same coupler, so one hitch serves both badges.
Key Features of the Auger Drive Hitch - Hitachi ZX26 Wedge Lock Coupler
- Coupler: Hitachi ZX26 factory wedge lock
- Also fits: John Deere 26P, 26G and 27D wedge loc couplers — the same coupler across both badges
- Digga catalogue family: John Deere Wedge Locs
- Carries drives: 9DDS – 16DDS
- Fits the factory wedge lock coupler — no separate pin-on bracket and no adaptor stack.
- One hitch, two badges: the Hitachi ZX26/ZX27 and the John Deere 26P, 26G and 27D share this coupler through the Deere–Hitachi partnership.
- Digga offers this coupler hitch in three drive sizes — this listing is the one built to carry 9DDS through 16DDS drives.
- Going through the factory coupler keeps the connection quick, which matters if the auger comes on and off between buckets during a shift.
- Made in Dyersville, Iowa.
- The hitch is chosen by two things: the coupler on your machine, and the drive it has to carry. Both have to line up.
Why the Excavator Auger Mount for the Hitachi ZX26 Earns Its Place
- Pinning through the coupler costs a little height compared with a direct pin-on mount, which is the trade for the speed of changeover.
- Wedge lock couplers are common across the Deere and Hitachi compact range, so a hitch bought for one machine often carries over to the next.
Auger Drive Hitch - Hitachi ZX26 Wedge Lock Coupler Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coupler | Hitachi ZX26 factory wedge lock |
| Also fits | John Deere 26P, 26G and 27D wedge loc couplers — the same coupler across both badges |
| Digga catalogue family | John Deere Wedge Locs |
| Carries drives | 9DDS – 16DDS |
| Other drive sizes | Digga offers the same coupler hitch for 1DSS–4DDS and for 5DDS–7DDS |
| Linkage | Check whether your drive requires one, ordered separately |
| Origin | Made in Dyersville, Iowa, USA |
Choosing Your Excavator Auger Mount for the Hitachi ZX26
Supplied in a single configuration — this is the version built to carry 9DDS through 16DDS drives. Digga makes the same coupler hitch in two smaller drive sizes if yours falls outside that range.
| Coupler hitch | Carries drives | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| This listing | 9DDS – 16DDS | Running a 9DDS, 12DDS, 13DDS, 16DDS or the matching DDT drives |
| Digga 5DDS–7DDS version | 5DDS – 7DDS | Running a high-flow 2.5" hex drive |
| Digga 1DSS–4DDS version | 1DSS – 4DDS | Running a standard-flow drive or the 4DDS |
Which Machines Fit the Excavator Auger Mount for the Hitachi ZX26?
Two things decide whether this is the right hitch: the coupler on your machine and the drive it has to carry. This version fits the Hitachi ZX26 wedge lock coupler and is built for 9DDS through 16DDS drives.
| Fitment factor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Machine coupler | Hitachi ZX26 factory wedge lock — also the John Deere 26P, 26G and 27D wedge loc |
| Drives carried | 9DDS through 16DDS |
| If your drive is smaller | Digga makes the same coupler hitch for 1DSS–4DDS and 5DDS–7DDS |
| Linkage | Sized by drive and ordered separately if your setup needs one |
| Hoses | Ordered separately |
Hitachi ZX26
Hitachi ZX27
John Deere 26P
John Deere 26G
John Deere 27D
Note your machine make and model at checkout and we confirm the Excavator Auger Mount for the Hitachi ZX26 suits it before the order ships.
What to Order Alongside the Excavator Auger Mount for the Hitachi ZX26
- The auger drive — this listing is the hitch, not the drive.
- A linkage sized to your drive, if the hitch does not include one for your setup.
- Hydraulic hoses and flush-face quick disconnects to suit the drive’s flow.
Auger Drive Hitch - Hitachi ZX26 Wedge Lock Coupler Questions, Answered
Why is a Hitachi hitch listed under John Deere in Digga’s catalogue?
Because it is the same coupler. Deere and Hitachi ran a manufacturing joint venture for more than three decades, and the compact excavators were built together — the Hitachi ZX26 and ZX27 correspond to the John Deere 26P, 26G and 27D. Digga catalogues the hitch under the John Deere wedge loc family, but it is the coupler that matters, and both badges use it.
Which drive does this hitch carry?
9DDS through 16DDS. Digga builds the same coupler hitch in two other sizes — one for 1DSS through 4DDS and one for 5DDS through 7DDS — so check your drive model as well as your coupler before choosing.
Do I still need a pin-on mount?
No. That is the point of a coupler hitch: the drive goes into your machine’s existing wedge lock coupler rather than needing a bracket pinned to the dipper. It also means changing between the auger and a bucket takes as long as any other coupler change.
Will it fit my John Deere 27D?
Yes. The 27D uses the same wedge loc coupler as the Hitachi ZX26 and ZX27, which is why Digga lists this part under its John Deere Wedge Locs family. The 35D uses it too.
What warranty applies?
Digga covers attachments other than drives and trenchers for 12 months. A hitch is a fabricated item rather than a powered component, so the drive warranty terms do not apply to it.
How is shipping calculated?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is shown before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
How do I order?
Add the item to your cart and check out online — the order page asks for your machine make and model, so there is no need to call ahead. We check the mount against your machine after the order and come back to you if anything needs changing. If you would rather ask first, email support@eskidsteer.com or use the chat button on your screen.
Buyers find the Excavator Auger Mount for the Hitachi ZX26 searching for a auger drive mount, a excavator auger drive, or a mini excavator auger to suit a machine they already run. It sits alongside digga auger and wedge lock hitch in the same catalogue. All of it is genuine excavator attachments equipment made in Dyersville, Iowa.
The detail worth checking is the drive size rather than the coupler. Digga makes this same wedge lock hitch in three versions and they differ only in which drive they carry — so a ZX26 owner running a 2DSS wants the 1DSS–4DDS hitch, not this one, even though both fit the same machine.
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