Author: Courtney Bray

Excavator Links – What’s the difference between them all?

Posted on by Courtney Bray

There is nothing more frustrating than a mini digger or excavator arm rattling around whilst you’re operating it. For this reason, HTS have been supplying bushes, pins, links and other wearing parts for excavators for over 30 years, to keep your machinery running smoothly and minimise down time.

A common question we’re asked is “What’s the difference between all the different links – H Links, Bucket Links, Side Links and Tipping Links?”

Bucket Links are also known as H Links or H Brackets due to their shape.
This is the main link that connects the lower boom ram to the bucket (or quick hitch). It is this main link that moves the bucket in and out as the hydraulic lower boom ram extended and contracts.

Tipping Links are also known as Side Links, or even Banana Links due to their shape!
These act as pivot arms to move the digging bucket. The links are situated either side of the arm and are attached on the one end on the lower boom arm and the other end is attached to the lower boom hydraulic ram.

Our sister company, HTS Spares, offer a vast range of Bucket links, H-links, H-brackets, Side Links and Tipping Links for the most common excavator models from manufacturers including Kubota, Takeuchi and JCB.

If you can’t see the links for your machine on our website, please get in touch with us, as we are constantly adding to our range and would be pleased to help you source the links and other wearing parts for your machines.

Contact the team on 01432 373350 or sales@htsspares.com.

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Battery Charger vs Booster Pack – Which one should I use?

Posted on by Courtney Bray

Do not let yourself be caught out this winter with the inconvenience of a flat battery. Chances are you’ve been there before… The lifeless clicks of the ignition because the battery cannot generate enough power to start the engine?

A flat battery is an easily avoidable aggravation if you have the right products.

Battery Charger

The charger operates by converting alternating currents into direct currents and should be purchased based on the type of batteries it is going to be used on. The higher the output or amperage, the longer the charge lasts and the quicker it will charge. A reliable battery charger is an essential for every workshop or garage.

 

Booster Pack

Alternatively, for on-site situations, a jumper or booster can be used. These packs deliver an instant power signal which is designed to kick-start a battery. These devices have a much higher output than traditional static battery chargers but are not so consistent. Boosters are more useful in an emergency as they can get you up and running instantly, although they are portable, they are not always particularly light weight dependant on the size. Portable jump starters don’t have lithium batteries like the chargers, which makes them more compact so it’s quick and easy to get moving again. Once you have started your engine, it should then be left running for at least 30 minutes. This allows enough time for the alternator to charge the battery.

 

Now you’ve been warned, there is no excuse to be caught out! If you’d like more information on battery chargers or booster packs, please contact our sister company team at HTS Spares by giving them a call on 01432 373350 or email sales@htsspares.com.

Click here to browse our range of battery chargers

Click here to browse our range of booster packs

The guys at HTS Plant Sales are great. They obviously have a wealth of experience in compact equipment which makes dealing with them very easy.
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