Hydraulic quickhitch system: An innovative and sustainable enhancement
17th October 2021
Kramer-Werke GmbH has unveiled a new, fully-hydraulic and patented quickhitch system, offering complete flexibility with continued maximum performance. According to Kramer, the fully- hydraulic quickhitch system ‘Smart Attach’ will ensure
Kramer-Werke GmbH has unveiled a new, fully-hydraulic and patented quickhitch system, offering complete flexibility with continued maximum performance.
According to Kramer, the fully- hydraulic quickhitch system ‘Smart Attach’ will ensure greater productivity, efficiency and safety. The dimensions of both the original Kramer quick change plate and the new quickhitch systems are identical, so existing attachments can continue to be used.
Hydraulically-driven attachments can be coupled without getting in and out of the vehicle, as connection with the hydraulic circuit is automatic. The attachment is locked and hydraulically coupled, with automatic pressure release, by a simple touch of a button with a secure two-hand operation. With the coupling unit’s integrated locking display, the operator can always see that the attachment is connected to the machine successfully and securely.
For all machines already fitted with the new quickchange plate, the display also features a corresponding illuminated indicator. What makes the new Smart Attach system so special, therefore, is its total flexibility. On the one hand, attachments without the hydraulic function and attachments with the conventional hydraulic coupling system can still be used. And on the other, customers also have the option of retrofitting older attachments or using new attachments that are customised ex- works to the Smart Attach quickhitch system, with the tried-and-trusted quick change plate. This flexible solution is unique on the market.
The patented system, with floating coupling storage, also ensures that there is no wear on the quick coupler.
Consequently, not only is there no need for constant interruption to the scheduled work process, operators are also able to make quick and safe use of the appropriate attachment for the relevant application.
Smart Attach is a boon for the ubiquitous silage bucket not always achieving optimal results, enabling it to be re-coupled quickly and easily as required on a gentle bale spike. This total compatibility with maximum performance ensures a targeted increase in efficiency.
Initially, the system will be offered as an option in the large 5-Series as well as for some machines in Kramer’s premium 8-Series range.
As well as the attachments already factory-fitted for these machines, corresponding retrofit kits will also be provided ex-works to enable existing attachments to be fitted with the system.
