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The innovation of excavator attachments and buckets

Excavator attachments - Hydra Grapple

Long gone are the days when diggers would come as standard with just a bucket. Operators would be pretty limited by the type of work that can be carried out. Fast forward quite a few years, and an extensive amount of innovation, excavator attachments are the new must-have for any plant fleet.

The innovation of excavator attachments

Excavator attachments were once only considered to be add-ons for a machine, now they’re an essential part of plant fleets. 

Plant accessories have gone from strength to strength, and now are a virtual part of the process when trying to increase machine productivity. Excavator attachments haven’t always been as popular as they are now. Some operators would even go as far as saying certain attachments hindered their productivity.

The aim within the construction sector is now to save time and complete more work with less equipment. Ultimately saving money in the long run. Did you know that tasks such as hedge trimming, ground raking and concrete pouring are examples of jobs that would normally involve hard labour. Using specific excavator attachments can now become time efficient, and allow jobs to be done with ease.

So what else has changed?

As mentioned previously the variety of excavator attachments has improved. Secondly, since the introduction of quick hitches, the operator is now able to swap and change to different attachments easily and quickly. They can also do this from the safety of their own cab too!

Excavator attachments available at Masterhitch

Here at Masterhitch, we have plenty of excavator attachments available to suit a multitude of diggers. Just to name a few of our customer’s favourites, here’s our top picks:

Crusher buckets

As the name suggests, crusher buckets are perfect for the destruction of concrete. They are commonly used by companies within the quarrying, mining or demolition industry.

It looks similar to a standard digger bucket, however it is fitted with a jaw-like system. Once the materials have been crushed small enough, they will then fall through the grid holes in the bottom of the bucket.

One benefit of using a crusher bucket is that the use of a skip or even other machinery such as a dumper truck will not be required. Materials can be crushed on site, and cleared away quickly. 

Pile Cropper

Another popular attachment with our customers is the Pile Cropper. It is designed with four claws to easily fit over concrete piles up to 600mm in diameter. The pile cropper has been made as standard to fit 14 and 20 tonne machines. It can fit larger excavators as it hangs from a shackle point rather than a hitch.

Interested in adding it to your plant fleet? Find out more about it here.

Pipe Lifter

The Masterhitch Pipe Lifter is a unique attachment designed by us. It has been made to make the handling of concrete drainage pipes safer and easier. The use of strops or chains can be eliminated, and fits directly to the quick hitch on the machine.

There are similar designs currently on the market, however we are the only pipe lifter manufacturer using our specific design. The Masterhitch pipe lifter allows operators to attach and detach the attachment with ease using the fold out legs provided. 

The pipe lifter can also tilt the pipe downwards and away from the cab at 45° without it slipping. It’s safe, secure and definitely an attachment to have on your fleet.

Trapezoidal buckets

trapezoidal bucket is perfect for digging trenches, and creating irrigation and drainage ditches. It is often used by companies working close to canals and waterways. 

Despite the unique ‘v’ shape of the bucket, it is in fact similar to a standard digger bucket. The trapezoidal bucket has been made using top grade components including British Standard steel and an abrasion resistant plate. It will need to be built sturdy and very strong to promote longevity. 

We also understand that trenches will need to be dug to a certain size. Therefore we are happy to custom make this bucket to suit your requirements.

Want to hire before you buy?

Our sister company H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the UK’s leading specialist excavator hire company. They can offer the following types of machinery:

  • Excavators (Mini/Midi, Tracked, Long Reach)
  • Rollers
  • Dumpers
  • Telehandlers
  • Backhoe Loaders
  • Tractors

Not only can they offer machinery on a hire basis, customers can also request a quote for excavator attachments. With a large range of digger buckets and attachments on offer, customers will be spoilt for choice. 

All of the attachments on offer are made by us here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd. We do stock a variety of excavator attachments in common sizes for H.E. SERVICES when required. Customers can also request any of the excavator attachments outside of their standard sizes if required. We can then bespoke manufacture plant accessories, purely for those customers to use. 

Need to buy plant equipment to use with your excavator attachments?

We work closely with BuyADigger, who are part of H.E. Group. They are responsible for selling used plant equipment. All of the machines were previously used by our sister companies, H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd and Diggerland UK

BuyADigger machines come with the following:

  • UK & Worldwide Delivery
  • Fully serviced
  • Low hours
  • Are all in excellent condition
  • Have one previous owner
  • One month on all major parts and components-

Do you need new machines to fit your excavator attachments to? Get in contact with the sales team today on: 01634 779123 or email them for a quote. 

Contact the Masterhitch team today

The experienced team at Masterhitch will do their utmost to ensure you receive the best excavator attachments for the job. As we design and manufacture all of our bespoke plant equipment we have an in-depth knowledge of the products we supply.

We can provide excavator attachments to companies in the UK within the construction industry, as well as offering worldwide delivery. 

If you’re interested in getting a quote for any of our digger attachments, contact the Masterhitch team today via email or give us a call on: 01634 290022.

What are the best digger attachments for landscapers?

digger

Now the warmer weather is upon us, let’s hope it stays. There is certainly one sector that will see a huge increase in their workload, landscapers. The amount of households wanting their gardens to look summer ready will definitely be on the rise. So which digger attachments should companies invest in? Let’s take a look at Masterhitch’s top picks….

So which digger attachments should you invest in?

There are just over 19,600 landscaping companies currently trading within the UK alone. That’s a lot of businesses that could be benefiting from better digger attachments, or need to grow their fleet of equipment. Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd, we like to make everything simple for our customers including listing the best options for all landscapers!

POWER RAKES

Just as it says on the tin, but a larger, more powerful rake suitable for a digger. Power rakes make clearing brambles, debris and any overgrown shrubs simple. If you’re working on land that hasn’t been well looked after, it could be very time consuming clearing the grounds before work can begin. 

Masterhitch power rakes have been designed with 6 tines for optimum, efficient use. They have also been made from the best quality British standard steel to extend the life and durability of the digger attachment. 

DIGGER BUCKETS

Kicking off the list is probably the most conventional, and obvious digger attachment. Digger buckets can be used for more than just making digging a whole lot easier. 

Not only that, there are various digger buckets to choose from at Masterhitch. Whether you require a tilting bucket, standard pin bucket, or even a trapezoidal bucket, they can come in handy for a multitude of tasks. Typically, operators can use buckets to:

  • Digging and moving soil and other materials
  • Lifting rocks and heavier material
  • Grading soil and other surfaces
  • Digging trenches perfect for the installation of water pipes

View all of our digger buckets available here. Be sure to check which one would be best for any landscaping requirements. 

CONCRETE POURER

Our Masterhitch concrete pourer is a more obscure attachment that is bespoke made by us. Not only will you be using a unique digger attachment, it can also come in hand for numerous tasks including pouring concrete, filling up a pond with water, and lifting up large quantities of materials.

The concrete pourer attachment is made as standard to fit machines for 8 tonnes to 24 tonnes. They can also be designed with the facility for either standard pin or ‘Quick Hitch’ attachment.

TREE SHEARS

Will trees need to be planted or even removed from the ground? The Masterhitch tree shears are perfect for forestry and site clearance projects. Landscapers can make use of the solid metal clamps that can easily grip onto trees to safely remove them. Operators can also cut through trees up to 12 inches in diameter with the fitted blade. 

The tree shear attachment is made as standard to fit 13 and 20 tonne machines, however if a smaller or larger attachment is required, we would be more than happy to assist. We can create digger attachments to suit your specifications. 

Looking to buy a digger?

So you’ve found the perfect digger attachments for the task at hand, but have you got the machinery required? We’ve also got you covered!

BuyADigger, a sister company within the H.E. Group is responsible for selling on any used construction machinery previously purchased for Diggerland Theme Park and H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

All of the machines for sale are guaranteed the following:

  • Low hours
  • Excellent condition
  • Worldwide shipping is available
  • Machines are fully serviced before they are sold
  • One month warranty covering all major parts and components

BuyADigger have a range of used diggers, rollers, dumpers, telehandlers and backhoe loaders for sale. The team are industry experts and can assist with any queries you may have. Call the team to discuss your plant requirements on 01634 779123.

Need additional construction training

Are you thinking of renovating your own back or front garden and need some construction machinery training?

Our sister company Diggerland Plant Training School is home to NPORS training and refresher courses. Should you need to brush up your  existing knowledge, or you’re looking to operate a new type of construction machinery then the Diggerland Plant Training School team are the instructors you need to contact. Choose from a range of:

  • Excavator courses
  • Roller courses
  • Dumper truck courses
  • Telehandler courses
  • Health and safety courses

With courses running 7 days a week between 8am and 5pm, there has never been a better time to sign up for some additional learning. Email the team or call: 01634 295355.

Contact the Masterhitch team today

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in finding out more about our Masterhitch digger attachments. Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed.

Why Power Rakes are a great addition to any plant fleet

Power Rakes - Digger Attachment

Our experienced welders at Masterhitch Europe Ltd have the ability to manufacture an extensive selection of plant equipment. With a wide range of digger attachments available it can be hard to determine what attachment you require for the job at hand. This week we are focusing on Power Rakes. They are regularly used in the construction and farming industry. But how can your fleet benefit from using them?

What are Power Rakes?

Power rakes, also commonly known as land clearance rakes are used in the farming and agricultural industry. However, they can be widely used for construction, and other types of projects. 

Think of it as a garden rake, but made big and strong enough to be equipped to an excavator. They are primarily used to clear and prepare the land before work begins. This could be mean the removal of the following materials without affecting the soil too much:

  • Shrubs
  • Brambles
  • Rubbish

They are also very useful for ripping up any stubborn tree roots and other materials that could be caught in the soil.

Alongside the obvious uses of farming, and preparing the soil for planting, power rakes can be used for not so obvious tasks. If you’re looking to invest in versatile equipment, we would highly recommend power rakes. Not only will they complete the above jobs, they can also take the place of a riddle bucket. Riddle buckets are perfect for sorting two different types of materials from each other. Why use two different attachments when you could use one? Depending on the space between the tines, power rakes would effectively sort larger materials from soil as an example. 

Masterhitch Power Rakes

Here at Masterhitch we can manufacture plant equipment to suit you, and fit your machines. As standard we do stock power rakes to fit 7 to 45 tonne machinery. 

Our experienced team will be able to create an attachment outside of these sizes if required. We can work closely with you to design the type of plant equipment you need.

Due to the type of work that power rakes undertake, it is vital that the plant equipment is made from the best materials. In order to make it durable and long lasting it is made of British Standard Steel. 

About BuyADigger Ltd

Are you looking for machines to go with your power rakes? Our sister company can help! BuyADigger is the sales division of H.E. Group with a large variety of machines available. With only the best brands available including Komatsu, Manitou, JCB, Thwaites, Terex and Ammann. There will be a machine to suit any job at hand.

If you wish to get a quote for any of their second hand diggers and plant equipment, contact the team today on: 01634 779123 or email them. 

About H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are known for their high quality construction machinery and excellent customer service. Not only that they can also provide excavator buckets and attachments along with the machines. Power Rakes can be hired directly from H.E. SERVICES.

When you choose to hire from H.E. SERVICES you’ll be guaranteed:

  • The best machinery, that is on average only 3 years old
  • A 24 hour service for account customers
  • The choice to hire a fully qualified operator with the plant equipment

With 10 UK based depots, H.E. SERVICES are the best choice for the job.

Contact the Masterhitch team today

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in buying crusher buckets for your machine. Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed, if you aren’t sure.

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Crusher buckets – What are they and why should I use them?

crusher bucket

Everyday new and unique attachments are manufactured for the construction industry. Most attachments are great to use to reduce the amount of machinery required on site, crusher buckets are one of them. Find out more about crusher buckets, as well as how Masterhitch can assist you.

What are Crusher Buckets?

Crusher buckets are primarily used to crush concrete. Although other materials can also be crushed including brick and rock. This particular type of attachment is used for the following types of work:

Crusher Buckets
  • Quarrying
  • Mining 
  • Demolition

These types of projects will involve a lot of rubble and rubbish that will need to be disposed of. Crusher buckets will take care of this efficiently, and will also allow the operator to recycle any crushed materials. 

The attachment is commonly designed with a standard bucket that is fitted with a jaw crusher. Once the material has been crushed small enough, it will fall through the bottom of the bucket. 

Advantages of using Crusher Buckets

Time is just one advantage when crusher buckets are used. An operator will no longer need to wait around for a skip to arrive, or a dumper truck to transport the load elsewhere. Using the crusher bucket will permit the operator to redistribute the crushed materials for back filling if required. 

Another benefit of using a crusher bucket is that it dramatically reduces the amount of waste that is transported to landfill sites. Over half of the waste produced each year is from construction and demolition sites, so why not help out the environment and recycle used materials for other projects and purposes.

Crusher buckets are also very easy to use and operate. When you use a crusher bucket you will have simplicity at your disposal. This type of attachment will also cut down the time it takes to resolve maintenance issues due to the basic yet effective design.

What size machines will it fit?

Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd, we make Crusher Buckets to fit the following sizes:

Masterhitch Crusher Buckets
  • 5.5 tonne
  • 8 tonne

If you would like a crusher bucket made  outside of our standard sizes, we would be happy to help. Our experienced team will be able to create an attachment to fit your specifications and machine. 

Due to the type of work carried out, the bucket needs to be incredibly durable and strong. When you buy crusher buckets from Masterhitch, they will be tough, safe and built to last. Customers will be receiving attachments made using only top grade components and the best British Standard steel.

If a crusher bucket sounds like your type of attachment, we would highly recommend a breaker attachment too. The crusher bucket works effectively when paired up with the breaker attachment. For any stubborn large blocks of material, the breaker will tackle these so they are suitable for crushing. 

About H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the UK’s largest specialist excavator company with a fleet of over 3500 machines. Due to a wide range of machines available, H.E. SERVICES can provide anything from mini diggers to long reach excavators.

When you hire machinery from H.E. SERVICES you’ll be guaranteed excellent quality machines that are on average only 3 years old or less. If you would like to hire a crusher bucket, they are available from our sister company, H.E. SERVICES. Contact the team today and get a quote, you’ll be glad that you’ve experienced the crusher bucket from Masterhitch.

About BuyADigger

If you’re looking to buy used plant equipment, BuyADigger is the company to contact. BuyADigger is a UK based company with an excellent reputation within the industry. They have only the best brands available including:

Komatsu PC80
  • Komatsu
  • JCB
  • Manitou
  • Terex
  • Thwaites
  • Hydrema
  • Ammann

If you need construction machinery to partner up with your crusher bucket, then can quote you for the machine as well as the bucket. When you buy used machines from BuyADigger you will also benefit from a 3 month warranty, a machine with low hours and only one previous owner. 

To get in contact with the sales team today give them a call on: 01634 779123 or email them for a quote.

Contact the Masterhitch team today

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in buying crusher buckets for your machine. Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed, if you aren’t sure.

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Electric Plant equipment – What’s your opinion?

excavator

With the construction industry constantly evolving, we have seen the likes of autonomous and even electric plant equipment join the market. Would you be willing to do your bit for the environment and upgrade your fleet to hybrid machinery, or even electric?

Find out the benefits of doing so, as well as the excavator attachments we can offer you here at Masterhitch.

Myth Busters

There are various advantages that many fleets will benefit from when they upgrade to electric including:

Emissions

Plant fleets could be reducing the emissions in the current climate. When using electric diggers and other plant equipment, the operator will not be emitting any emissions. That’s right, ZERO!

Cheaper running costs

Running a standard digger can be costly. If it is left on when the machine is not in use, then fuel will be wasted. Therefore an extra cost! Electric diggers can cost as little as £1 per hour. This will include charging the battery up to full. How cheap is that?!

Noise levels

Electric Plant Equipment

Finally, every operator knows that a construction site can get very loud, when a lot of machinery is in operation. Loud sites can also mean more accidents! When using an electric digger, there is virtually no noise at all when operating. Construction workers will now be able to hear any external noises around them, and even be able to communicate better with other workers.

With every advantage, always comes a disadvantage, but who said they are true! Most individuals will say that the plant equipment may run out of charge or they will have nowhere to charge it. We can safely say that electric diggers are built with large capacity batteries, allowing them to hold a charge of up to 8 hours work. Most sites will have a generator of some sort, meaning that the machinery will be able to be charged. Problem solved!

Electric diggers currently available on the market

Elise 900 – Electric Skid Steer Loader

In recent construction news, the only battery-powered skid steer loaders have become available in the UK. The Elise 900 is built with either a 240Ah or a 400Ah battery, running up to 8 hours.  Released by Slovakian company, Kovaco, the Elise 900 is fitted with a two joystick remote controller, or it can be operated using a standard smartphone.

Volvo EXR25 – Excavator

Along with popular manufacturer JCBVolvo have also recently released an electric digger. The Volvo ECR25  is a compact excavator that has a 20kWh battery that is capable of 4 hours work before the need to charge up.

Brokk – The original electric digger

Materhitch Brokk Attachments

With all this talk of electric diggers, lets not forget the original electric digger, the Brokk range. In 1976, the Brokk brand was developed. In 1981, the Brokk 250 emerged as the first remote controller demolition machine. Although they aren’t completely on the same page with batteries, the Brokk brand are plugged in, and are fully electric. They have been used for projects that are in noise-sensitive areas, including urban and built up areas. Will this become the new norm for electric diggers? 

Here at Masterhitch, we can offer customers brokk buckets and attachments for their machinery. Not only this, we also offer brokk repairs, for anyone not wanting to buy replacement parts.  

Plant accessories available at Masterhitch

Are you now thinking about switching to electric? Not so fast. Have you thought about attachments for your plant equipment?

When you buy excavator buckets and attachments from us you’ll be guaranteed maximum productivity and up time. All of our plant accessories are made using British Standard Steel and state-of-the-art equipment.

Trapezoidal Buckets

If you‘re looking to buy an electric digger, ensure you buy high quality attachments to pair with them. We would highly recommend investing in trapezoidal buckets. They are a great addition to have on any site, depending on the type of tasks you need to do.

Digger Breaker

9 out of 10 times, diggers are used on a site that will involve demolition work at some point of the process. The Masterhitch Digger Breaker can be made to fit 1 – 80 tonne machines. They are highly effective at breaking up concrete, rock and other hard material that require breaking down. When you buy a Digger Breaker from Masterhitch, you will have peace of mind knowing that the durability will not be affected.

Ram Guards

Now you’ve invested in a machine, protect it! Ram guards made at Masterhitch can fit onto any size machine. We also provide the option of having them welded on, or just bolted onto the ram.

About H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the hire division of H.E. Group. With over 3500 various items of plant equipment, there will be a machine to suit all types of projects. H.E. SERVICES operate on a 3 year policy, whereby machines are replaced once they reach 3 years of age. Therefore, ensuring that their customers are receiving only the best plant equipment on their construction site. 

If you’re looking to hire any of the following, we would highly recommend getting in touch with the team:

  • Excavators
  • Dumpers
  • Rollers
  • Telehanders
  • Skid steers
  • Backhoe Loaders

Get a quote today by emailing or calling H.E. SERVICES on: 0208 804 2000.

About Diggerland

Spindizzy

Diggerland Theme Park is a well known sister company of ours, that have 4 UK based parks. With a range of 20 different rides and drives on site, children and adults can be let loose on construction machinery.

Being the only construction based family day out in the UK, we are on hand to assist with every bespoke digger attachment and bucket that may be required for the plant equipment. 

Spindizzy is just one example of the type of work we have completed. Here at Masterhitch we have custom built a bucket to fit a Komatsu PC210 excavator for customers to sit in to enjoy the ride. Unfortunately no work as of yet for any electric diggers! 

In the not so distant future, Diggerland are hoping to upgrade their fleet of diggers to include hybrid and electric diggers. 

About BuyADigger

Are you looking for a second hand electric digger? BuyADigger would normally be the company to go to. Unfortunately as H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd and Diggerland have not expanded their fleet to include electric diggers as of yet, BuyADigger has none for sale at the moment.

However, you can buy standard diggers and other plant equipment. When you buy a machine from BuyADigger you will benefit from:

  • A machine with low hours that is in excellent condition
  • 3 months warranty on all major components
  • International delivery if requested
  • Fully serviced machine with all the required documents

Take a look at the range of construction machinery available, and get in touch with the sales team today. If you would like an additional quote to include any of our excavator buckets or attachments, they can also accommodate this.

Get in touch with the sales team today on: mail@buyadigger.com or call them on: 01634 779123. 

Contact the Masterhitch team

Our expert team of designers will work closely with you to meet your every requirement. When you buy a digger attachment from us, you’ll be guaranteed high quality and durability, due to our expert welders and state of the art machines. 

If you would like to get a quote from us email: sales@masterhitch.co.uk or call us on: 01634 290022.

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Pallet forks for excavators – What are the advantages?

digger behind rocks

Welcome back to the latest Masterhitch blog post. This week we focus on the use of pallet forks on a digger, and how an operator can benefit from using them. With a large variety of bespoke excavator attachments already on the market, companies may find it difficult to pick what they need for a project.

Want to know the benefits of using pallet forks? Keep reading to find out more!

What are pallet forks?

Adjustable Reversible Forks - Masterhitch UK

Pallet forks are the difference between using a forklift and using an excavator with an attachment. Although both pieces of equipment will complete the same tasks, choosing pallet forks will mean that only one type of machine is needed.

Pallet forks are commonly used on construction sites to lift up packaged goods such as bricks. It is also great for placing items into an overhead storage container. On farms and agricultural land where barrels of hay need moving, pallet forks are utilised.

They are made with two forks to support the weight of the material being carried, making it easy to transport. 

Will they fit my excavator?

Here at Masterhitch, we have a range of pallet forks that fit 7 – 45 tonne excavators. Although our standard sizes will not always fit everyone’s requirements, we can manufacture bespoke excavator attachments to fit a particular specification.

We also make the pallet forms to fit our Hook Quick Hitch but they can be made to fit standard pin fittings.

Advantages of using pallet Forks

Why can’t a forklift or even a telehandler be used instead we hear you ask? Would you want to use more than one machine when you have everything you need already? Having the choice to easily change and use various attachments instead will be better in the long run. By using the existing machines and investing instead in attachments, will help to keep costs down.

Another advantage of using a pallet fork attachment is that they can fit into smaller areas that telehandlers may not be able to. Using tracked machines provide the operator with more stability, making moving goods over uneven ground even easier.

Not only do we make pallets forks, we can make them adjustable and reversible. When carrying heavy materials around, it is ideal to have the options of the forks facing the operator. Using this feature will stop anything falling off. The pallet forks made to fit 35 – 45 tonne machines have the ability to lift up to 4200KG in one go.

We would highly recommend investing in pallet forks, especially for  a construction site. Once you experience the adaptability of them, you’ll never look back!

About H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the UK’s largest specialist digger hire company. With a fleet of over 3500 machines and 10 UK based depots, they are always on hand should you wish to hire machines on a short or long term basis. 

When you hire machines from H.E. SERVICES you will benefit from the following:

  • 58 point pre-hire inspection checks
  • All machines are within 3 years – guaranteeing the best machines for hire
  • 24 hour service for account customers
  • All machines will arrive complete with all maintenance, service and test certificates
  • Expert operators can also be provided if needed

The majority of their customers enquire about bespoke excavator attachments, and pallet forks are a popular choice for many hires. Contact the sales team today on: 0208 804 2000 or email: nhc@heservices.co.uk

About BuyADigger

We work very closely with our sister company, BuyADigger. If you’re looking to buy plant equipment as well as the attachments you’ve come to the right place. BuyADigger has a range of plant equipment that is in excellent condition with low hours. They are able to deliver their machines internationally to customers all over the world. Another benefit of buying machinery from BuyADigger is that all of the machines are fully serviced and come with a 3 month warranty on all major components. 

If you’re looking to buy any of the following equipment:

  • Excavators
  • Rollers
  • Dumpers
  • Telehandlers
  • Backhoe Loaders

Get in touch with the sales team today on: mail@buyadigger.com or call them on: 01634 779123. 

Contact the Masterhitch team

Our expert team of designers will work closely with you to meet your every requirement. When you buy a digger attachment from us, you’ll be guaranteed high quality and durability, due to our expert welders and state of the art machines. 

If you would like to get a quote from us email: sales@masterhitch.co.uk or call us on: 01634 290022.

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Standard pin buckets here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd

bucket

When it comes to a project, there are plenty of excavator buckets to choose from. Each bucket will provide a different use, giving the operator plenty of choice for plant equipment. The most common buckets among the construction world are standard pin buckets. Here’s why the original buckets are normally the best!

What are standard pin buckets?

Standard pin buckets are the most common type of excavator bucket used on a construction site. They are used for the following purposes:

  • Digging and moving soil and other materials
  • Lifting rocks and heavier material
  • Grading soil and other surfaces

Our standard pin buckets are made to the highest quality, with an immense amount of precision by our expert engineers. All of our buckets are made to be used for the most complex and challenging jobs.

They are also made to fit all OEM (original equipment manufacturer) hitches and couplers. 

View our technical specifications table for our standard pin buckets.

Other buckets available at Masterhitch

Depending on the type of project, standard pin buckets aren’t always up to the job. Sometimes operators find themselves needing other options in order to complete the project. Here at Masterhitch, we can also offer the following choices of buckets:

Excavator Buckets - Trapezoidal Bucket

Trapezoidal Buckets

trapezoidal bucket is used primarily for digging trenches and creating drainage ditches. The unique V shape of the buckets allows the operator to cleanly carve out trench walls, without damaging any nearby objects. 

Due to the type of tasks, this bucket is made with additional reinforcement. With a high level of stress and pressure on specific components, only the best British Standard Steel is used to create the buckets.

Riddle Buckets 

Excavator Buckets - Riddle Bucket

Riddle buckets are perfect for any tasks that require materials to be sorted through. For example, separating rocks and soil can be a very tedious task if the operator doesn’t have the correct plant accessories to hand.

Masterhitch Riddle buckets can be made as standard to fit 7, 14, 21 & 30 tonne machines. Although, we are more than happy to draw up designs for buckets outside of these measurements. 

About H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are part of H.E. Group. They are well known in the industry for digger and construction machine hire. Being the UK’s largest excavator plant hire company, and having a wide variety of machinery on the fleet, H.E. SERVICES are the company to go to. Quite often, customers will enquire about digger hire, as well as additional attachments. Due to the versatility of standard pin buckets, they are a very popular choice. 

Finally, if you’re ready to hire a digger, get in contact with the sales team today.

About BuyADigger

BuyADigger is also part of H.E. Group. Selling equipment from the likes of Diggerland and H.E. SERVICES, they have some excellent machines for sale. 

The machines on offer include:

  • Excavators (Mini, Midi, Long Reach, Tracked)
  • Telehandlers
  • Rollers
  • Dumpers
  • Backhoe Loaders

When you buy used machines from BuyADigger, you will be receiving machines that have low hours, are fully serviced, have a 3 months warranty and only have one previous owner. 

Contact the team for a quote, should you require any new additions to your fleet. 

Contact Masterhitch Europe Ltd

If you’re looking to buy a digger bucket, then contact the team at Masterhitch today. Our team of experts will be able to manufacture high quality attachments to suit your requirements.

Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email us.
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How to get the most out of your plant accessories

digging

When you’re looking to invest in plant accessories, you’ll always want to get the best value for money, yet the best quality as well to ensure it lasts. Plant equipment is expected to be durable. It can also come down to the operator and how they are using the equipment. With our quick easy guide, operators can make the most of their plant accessories and get as much life out of them as possible.

Research size of machinery and plant accessories

Before plant accessories are purchased, it is always a good idea to research the size of machine needed. Excavator attachments are made to fit a certain size machinery, therefore it is important to know what you require beforehand. 

Digger bucket

It is vital to compare the various measurements, including but not limited to:

  • Digging depth
  • Digging reach
  • Lifting capacity

For example, using a machine that has a low maximum digging depth will put strain on the digger bucket, decreasing the life of the attachment.  

The advantage of buying digger attachments at Masterhitch is that we can produce plant accessories to suit your requirements. Whether you have a Komatsu PC26 or a Liugong 922E, we can accommodate your needs.

Use the right plant equipment for the job at hand

It is beneficial to have a list of tasks that need to be completed. Doing this will ensure you think about the type of digger attachments and buckets you may require. Using the wrong type of attachment could result in damage if it is not used for the correct purposes.

You wouldn’t choose to use a grapple instead of tree shears to remove trees, so why would you use plant accessories that aren’t suitable for the necessary task?

Know your machinery

If you’re looking to purchase machinery as well as plant accessories, ensure you research into the company and the machines for sale. When looking at plant equipment, be sure to check:

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  • Age of machine
  • The condition of the machine
  • Parts that may have recently been replaced or need replacing

Buying machinery from a trusted supplier will limit the chances of buying faulty construction equipment. It will likely need replacing in the near future otherwise. 

If you’re looking to buy used construction machinery, we would highly recommend our sister company, BuyADigger. Part of the H.E. Group, BuyADigger manages the sales of used equipment to the global market.

With a high rating on Trustpilot, their customers are left extremely satisfied with machines that are in excellent condition, that are fully serviced and have low hours.

Clean your plant accessories

Maintenance is required to increase the life expectancy of construction equipment. Cleaning off any dried mud or debris will stop parts of your attachments seizing up and breaking.

Storage is also key to long lasting plant accessories. Although equipment is made to be durable against all weather conditions, storing can keep the equipment in good condition for longer.

Replace parts when required

Replacing plant accessories can be expensive, and we would only do this as a last resort. Although we can provide high quality new attachments to meet your specifications, we can also offer digger attachment and bucket repairs. 

If a part needs repairing, we can do this for you at a fraction of the cost of buying something from new.

Use only high quality plant accessories

Lastly, we would advise only buying equipment from legit attachment and digger bucket manufacturers. Not every company is as trusted as they may seem, and the last thing anyone wants is a second hand attachment that is only going to last for a few weeks.

Here at Masterhitch, we use state of the art equipment to produce the best quality plant accessories for our customers. Our team of industry experts always aim to exceed customer expectations, and guarantee longevity of all of our products.

Along with plant repairs we can also profile cutting and bucket rehangs, should you require any of our bespoke services.

If you want a quote for any of our products email us today or give us a call on: 01634 290022.

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Why should you use Cab Guards?

Cab Guards

On many occasions, construction workers have returned to site to find their machines have been vandalised, or even stolen. As technology and equipment advances, individuals have discovered easy ways of protecting their equipment. Introducing the Masterhitch Cab Guards, that are the latest innovative product to ensure you arrive back to your excavators and other plant machinery.

What are Cab Guards?

Cab Guards are primarily used for the protection of excavators that are left overnight on a construction site, or to stop any damage happening to the windscreen of the digger.

They are made of British Standard Steel, which is perfect for longevity and makes them incredibly durable. Each cab guard is specifically designed to match the shape of the cab, which will vary depending on the brand of machine.

Due to the strong and robust design of the cab guards, they are becoming very popular, and are commonly seen on construction sites, and areas that are likely to be broken into. If you’re worried about leaving plant machinery on site, they are the ultimate plant accessory to protect them.

Advantages of using Cab Guards on a demolition site

Cab Guards would normally be used when a digger is left near or next to a quarry or anywhere that has unstable materials. They are not only useful in stopping vandals stealing equipment, they will also protect the windscreen from smashing, and causing damage from any falling rocks.

Advantages of using Cab Guards on a construction site

It is always a daunting feeling leaving diggers and other construction machinery on site, that is needed for long term projects. However, when construction companies choose to use cab guards it will offer peace of mind, and even potentially lower insurance costs.

We wouldn’t also advise leaving any valuables in the operator’s cab overnight, but if you really had to they would be safe with the help of the cab guards. All reputable machine manufacturers recommend investing in Cab Guards for machinery.

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the hire division of H.E. Group. From excavators to dumpers, customers can hire a large range of plant equipment for competitive prices. All of their machines will arrive on site with full certification of Testing, Maintenance and Service. When you hire from H.E. SERVICES you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve hired the highest-quality machines from industry experts.

Lastly, they will even offer customers the choice of hiring qualified operators, to ensure the job gets done quickly and effectively. 

When you hire from H.E. SERVICES , the sales team can give you a quote for any plant equipment including buckets and attachments to use alongside the machines. If you’re looking to hire cab guards from them, you’re in luck. We can supply our Masterhitch Cab Guards to all H.E. SERVICES customers to hire.

BuyADigger Ltd

BuyADigger, the sales division of H.E Group, offers used excavators and other construction equipment to the global market. H.E. SERVICES operate on a 3 year policy, whereby all machines are replaced after this time. The used machines are then passed onto the sales team at BuyADigger to resell.

When buying from BuyADigger, customers will be guaranteed to receive the following benefits:

  • Machines with low hours and in excellent condition
  • 3 months warranty on all major components
  • Fully serviced machinery with only one previous owner
  • If delivery is requested, they will be able to arrange this

If you’re looking to expand your fleet, then give the team a call on: 01634 779123 or send them an email.

About Masterhitch Europe Ltd

Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd, we are the leaders in the design and manufacture of excavator attachments and buckets. With an ever growing portfolio of plant accessories, we are sure we could produce something to suit everyone. The newest additions to our fleet include:

When you have expensive plant equipment on site, the last thing you want is for it to be stolen. Our Cab Guards are made to fit 14, 20 and 34 tonne machines. There is scope for guards outside of these sizes. If you have an excavator outside of our standard sizes, please get in touch with us and we will be able to bespoke manufacture the cab guards to meet your requirements.

If you’re interested in getting a quote for cab guards, contact the Masterhitch team today via email or give us a call on: 01634 290022.

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The Masterhitch Pile Cropper

Masterhitch Pile Cropper

Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd we create the best bespoke excavator attachments to fit your machines. The Masterhitch pile cropper is a popular must-have digger attachment that all construction fleets should have. Here’s why…

What is a pile and what is the purpose of one?

Piles can be made of various materials including wood, concrete or steel, and are recognised as cylindrical poles. They are pushed into the ground, and a structure is built on top of them. They are designed to support buildings in areas that have weak soil. When piles are placed in the ground, they are often topped with a cap that is made of concrete to keep the group of piles together and sturdy.

 How does the Pile Cropper work?

If you work within the construction industry, you’ll likely have come across the pile cropper already. The design of the attachment varies from company to company. You may have seen designs for a square pile cropper, as well as a round pile cropper which will enable you to safely and efficiently cut concrete piles to your required size. Here at Masterhitch our digger attachment is complete with four jaws, resulting in better grip for the operator.

The Masterhitch pile cropper will fit over concrete piles up to 600mm in diameter. It is designed to break the concrete on a pile to gain access to the reinforcement bars inside. To view the design in detail, take a look at our Youtube channel.

If you’re open minded, the attachment could also be used for other purposes, due to the increased grip. The operator could also complete other tasks such as picking up materials and even for demolition. This will reduce the need for multiple digger attachments on site.

An alternative to the pile cropper is a breaker attachment, although both accessories will produce the same outcome.

Which machine sizes will it fit?

We have made the pile cropper to fit 14 and 20 tonne excavators. It can fit larger excavators as it hangs from a shackle point rather than a hitch. If you have any requirements beyond our standard sizes, please contact us as we can bespoke manufacture the attachment to suit your needs.

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the hire division for H.E. group. They are the UK’s largest specialist excavator hire company, with over 3500 items of plant and 10 UK based depots, you’ll be guaranteed plenty of choice when it comes to hiring. H.E. SERVICES have the following types of plant equipment available to hire:

  • Excavators (Mini/Midi, Tracked, Long Reach)
  • Rollers
  • Dumpers
  • Telehandlers
  • Backhoe Loaders

If you’re looking to hire machinery then contact H.E. SERVICES today. The team will be able to give you a quote for our Masterhitch Pile Cropper alongside the machine.

BuyADigger Ltd

When machines are purchased for H.E. SERVICES and they reach three years old, H.E. Group will purchase new machines for their fleet. The team at BuyADigger are given all of the used construction machinery to sell on.

When you buy machinery from BuyADigger you will benefit from:

  • Young plant machinery averaging 3 – 5 years old
  • Machines in excellent condition
  • Fully serviced machines
  • Machines with only one previous owner
  • International delivery upon request
  • 3 months warranty on all major components

If you speak to the team at BuyADigger, they can provide you with a quote to buy your very own Masterhitch Pile Cropper.

About Masterhitch Europe Ltd

The dedicated and experienced team at Masterhitch will do their utmost to ensure you receive the best digger attachments and buckets for the job at hand. As we design and manufacture all of our bespoke plant equipment we have an in-depth knowledge of the products we supply.

We can provide digger attachments to construction companies in the UK, as well as offering the option of delivery to other customers based in Europe. Additionally, we can guarantee that all of our plant equipment is made to the highest quality with the state of the art equipment in our workshop.

If you’re interested in getting a quote for the pile cropper, contact the Masterhitch team today via email or give us a call on: 01634 290022.

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