StumpyWally
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I'm interested in adding the mechanical Klac quick coupler system to my 2005 New Holland EH-80 (Kobelco) excavator (about 8 to 9 tons). The Klac used to be offered by Rockland Manufacturing from PA, but now it is being offered by Werk-Brau from OH.
I'm attracted to it because it is a close-coupled system that does not cause any loss of bucket breakout force, & it's simple & light. Hopefully, not too expensive. I will have to modify my existing Werk-Brau 24" dig bucket to remove the pin-on ears & weld on a Klac base plate.
Does anyone have a Klac system in use?? How does it work, how do you like it, did you modify any existing buckets to work with it, what size excavator is it on, etc.??
If not Klac, what other close-coupled couplers would you recommend?
I'm attracted to it because it is a close-coupled system that does not cause any loss of bucket breakout force, & it's simple & light. Hopefully, not too expensive. I will have to modify my existing Werk-Brau 24" dig bucket to remove the pin-on ears & weld on a Klac base plate.
Does anyone have a Klac system in use?? How does it work, how do you like it, did you modify any existing buckets to work with it, what size excavator is it on, etc.??
If not Klac, what other close-coupled couplers would you recommend?