Machine Range
Up to 18,000 lbs
Actuation
Manual — no hydraulics
Pin Set
Included
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
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USA Made
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2-Yr Warranty
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No Hydraulics
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Pin Set Incl.
📘 Overview
A mini excavator quick coupler of the pin-puller type: the Amulet Mini-Hitch changes buckets and attachments by pulling a single supplied pin, with no hydraulics involved. It is built for backhoe loaders and mini excavators up to 18,000 lb, in five models across the 1-3 Ton through 8-10 Ton weight classes. Non-cast and fully fabricated from T-1 steel, with no moving parts — which is the whole argument for it over a hydraulic coupler. Pin set is included.
Specify your excavator make, model and year when ordering.
As an excavator manual quick coupler it sits deliberately at the simple end of the market: Amulet builds it as a low-cost, low-vulnerability alternative for small machine owners who want faster attachment changes without plumbing a circuit. If you want to run full-size skid steer attachments on a mini excavator instead, that is a different product — the Amulet XBoom. On excavator quick coupler types: the two you will be choosing between are mechanical pin-puller couplers like this one and hydraulic couplers operated from the cab. A manual quick coupler excavator setup trades in-cab operation for a much lower price and nothing that can fail hydraulically.
🔧 Mini-Hitch Coupler Key Features
- Pin-puller design — pull one supplied pin and the attachment releases. That is the entire operation.
- No hydraulics required, so there is no circuit to plumb, no hoses to route and no hydraulic coupler to fail under load.
- No moving parts — nothing to seize, wear or service. Amulet describes this as low vulnerability, which on a small machine working in mud and grit is the point.
- Non-cast, fully fabricated construction — fabricated from plate rather than cast, so there is no casting to crack.
- T-1 steel throughout.
- Easy pin-on installation — it mounts on your existing bucket pins.
- Pin set included, unlike most Amulet attachments where the pin set is a separate line.
- Low cost — Amulet positions the Mini-Hitch as the value option for small machine owners worldwide.
- 2-year warranty, 100% made in the USA at Amulet’s plant in Rathdrum, Idaho.
⭐ Why a Manual Coupler Instead of Hydraulic
- Your machine may not have a spare circuit. On a 3-ton excavator the auxiliary circuit is often already committed to a breaker or thumb.
- Nothing to fail. A hydraulic coupler adds a cylinder, hoses, a lock and a failure mode that matters — a manual pin-puller has none of them.
- It costs a fraction as much and still turns a fifteen-minute bucket change into a one-minute one.
- Pin set included means no second purchase before it works.
- Fabricated, not cast. On small couplers, cast bodies are a known crack point; the Mini-Hitch is fabricated plate.
- It suits how small machines actually get used — a couple of attachment changes a day, not a couple an hour.
📊 Mini-Hitch Mini Excavator Quick Coupler — Models by Weight Class
| Machine Weight Class | Machine Weight | Coupler Model | Coupler Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 Ton | 2,000–6,000 lb | MH-1 | 45 lb |
| 3-5 Ton | 6,000–10,000 lb | MH-1-2 | 75 lb |
| 5-6 Ton | 10,000–12,000 lb | MH-1-3 | 100 lb |
| 6-8 Ton | 12,000–16,000 lb | MH-2 | 150 lb |
| 8-10 Ton | 16,000–20,000 lb | MH-2-1 | 175 lb |
Five models cover backhoe loaders and mini excavators up to 18,000 lb. The Mini-Hitch is not built above the 8-10 Ton class — for larger machines Amulet does not offer this coupler. Coupler weight matters on a small machine: every pound at the stick end comes off your lift capacity.
📋 Amulet Mini-Hitch Specifications
| Coupler Type | Mechanical pin-puller quick coupler |
| Actuation | Single pin, pulled by hand — no hydraulics |
| Machine Range | Backhoe loaders and mini excavators up to 18,000 lb |
| Machine Weight Classes | 1-3 Ton through 8-10 Ton |
| Models | MH-1, MH-1-2, MH-1-3, MH-2, MH-2-1 |
| Coupler Weight | 45 lb to 175 lb depending on machine weight class |
| Construction | Non-cast, fully fabricated |
| Material | T-1 steel |
| Moving Parts | None |
| Installation | Easy pin-on |
| Pin Set | Included |
| Hydraulics Required | None |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Origin | 100% USA made — Rathdrum, Idaho |
| Order Note | Specify excavator make, model and year when ordering |
🚜 Mini-Hitch Machine Compatibility
The Mini-Hitch is a pin-on mechanical coupler. Fitment is determined by machine weight class and by your machine’s bucket pin and boss dimensions — there is no hydraulic connection and no quick-attach standard involved. Find your machine below to identify its weight class, then select that class from the options above.
| Weight Class | Machine Weight |
|---|---|
| 1-3 Ton | 2,000–6,000 lb |
| 3-5 Ton | 6,000–10,000 lb |
| 5-6 Ton | 10,000–12,000 lb |
| 6-8 Ton | 12,000–16,000 lb |
| 8-10 Ton | 16,000–20,000 lb |
Fits machines from Bobcat, Bradco, Case, Caterpillar, Daewoo/Doosan/Develon, Ford, Gehl, Hitachi, Hyundai, IHI, Ingersoll-Rand, JCB, John Deere, Kobelco, Komatsu, Kubota, Link-Belt, Liu Gong, Mustang, New Holland, Samsung, Sany, Takeuchi, Terex, Thomas, Volvo, Wacker Neuson, Woods, XCMG, Yanmar — 30 manufacturers in total. Find your exact model in the fitment chart below.
Find your machine in the chart, then choose that weight class from the options at the top of this page and add it to your cart.
Machine list from the 2026 Amulet price book, filtered to the weight classes this product covers. Not every machine listed accepts every Amulet product. The Mini-Hitch is built for machines up to 18,000 lb only — it is not offered above the 8-10 Ton class. If your machine is not listed, or you are not sure which class it falls into, send us your make, model and year on chat or at support@eskidsteer.com and we will confirm it.
❓ Mini-Hitch Coupler — Common Questions
How fast can I change attachments with the Mini-Hitch?
As fast as you can pull one pin. The Mini-Hitch is a pin-puller type coupler — a single supplied pin releases the attachment, so a change that would otherwise mean driving out two bucket pins becomes a one-minute job. There is no hydraulic sequence and no lock to verify.
Does the Mini-Hitch require hydraulics?
No. The Mini-Hitch is a manual quick coupler for excavator and backhoe use — entirely mechanical, with no cylinder, no hoses and no auxiliary circuit needed. That is the main reason small machine owners choose it: on a 3-ton machine the spare circuit is usually already spoken for.
What machines does the Mini-Hitch fit?
Backhoe loaders and mini excavators up to 18,000 lb, across the 1-3 Ton through 8-10 Ton weight classes, in five models. Find your machine in the compatibility table on this page to identify its weight class, then select that class from the options above. If your machine is not listed, message us on chat or email support@eskidsteer.com with the make, model and year.
Is the pin set included with the Mini-Hitch?
Yes. Unlike most Amulet attachments, where the pin set is sold separately, the Mini-Hitch includes its pin set. Specify your excavator make, model and year at checkout so the correct pin dimensions are supplied.
What steel is the Mini-Hitch made from?
T-1 steel, fully fabricated rather than cast. Amulet makes a point of the non-cast construction — on small couplers a cast body is a known crack point, and a fabricated plate body has no casting to fail.
How is the Mini-Hitch different from a hydraulic quick coupler?
A hydraulic coupler releases attachments from the cab using a cylinder, hoses and a locking mechanism. The Mini-Hitch does the same job with a single hand-pulled pin and no hydraulics at all. You give up in-cab operation; you gain a much lower price, no circuit requirement, and no moving parts to fail. For a small machine changing attachments a couple of times a day, that is usually the better trade.
Does the Mini-Hitch work with any attachment?
It works with attachments that pin on to your machine’s bucket pin dimensions. Because the coupler sits between the stick and the attachment, it changes the pin geometry slightly — so if you are running attachments from more than one manufacturer, send us the details on chat or at support@eskidsteer.com and we will check they will all work with it.
What warranty comes with the Mini-Hitch?
The Mini-Hitch carries Amulet’s 2-year warranty and is 100% manufactured in the USA at Rathdrum, Idaho. Because it is non-hydraulic and has no moving parts, there are no components carrying a shorter warranty term.
How is shipping calculated on the Mini-Hitch?
Shipping is calculated automatically at checkout. Add the coupler to your cart and enter your delivery address and the freight cost is quoted before you pay. Mini-Hitch weight runs from 45 lb to 175 lb, so it is the lightest Amulet attachment to ship.
How do I order an Amulet Mini-Hitch?
Order directly on eskidsteer.com. Select your machine weight class above, add to cart and complete checkout, specifying your excavator make, model and year. Everything you need to choose the right model is on this page; if anything is still unclear, chat or email support@eskidsteer.com and we will answer before you order.
🔗 What the Mini-Hitch Works With
- The coupler earns its money on attachments you swap often — the Amulet T3 Tilt Bucket is the usual example.
- Same for the Amulet Severe-Duty Ripper: pin-on, frequently swapped, and much faster to change behind a coupler.
- If you run a coupler, thumbs have to be built for it. The Amulet PowerBrute Hydraulic Thumb and the PowerClamp both offer coupler pin-on versions.
- For running full-size skid steer attachments rather than just changing buckets faster, the Amulet XBoom Coupler System is the different tool.
🎥 Mini-Hitch Videos
Mini-Hitch coupler in operation
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