IHI Excavator Attachments by TGEC
IHI compact excavators are recognized worldwide for their Japanese engineering, reliable hydraulic performance and wide application range across construction, utility, landscaping and rental work, with the VX and IS-Series spanning micro utility machines to compact production-class units. TianGe manufactures the TGEC line of IHI excavator attachments — buckets, hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples, rippers, hydraulic thumbs and quick couplers — built around the excavator's mounting geometry, pin configuration and auxiliary hydraulics, then shipped factory-direct to construction contractors, utility operators, landscape companies and equipment dealers worldwide.
With IHI machines operating across construction, utility, landscaping, rental and municipal environments, attachment selection depends heavily on machine class, hydraulic output and the specific mounting configuration — factors TGEC addresses through model-specific mounting setups rather than a one-size-fits-all catalog. Each attachment is matched to the carrier's confirmed specifications, including auxiliary flow, operating pressure and attachment circuit requirements.
IHI's VX-Series compact radius models are designed for zero-tail-swing maneuverability in tight urban spaces, while the NX-Series offers more traditional configurations for general construction and utility work. The right attachment varies significantly across these classes — use the model breakdown below to find your machine and match it to the proper hydraulic flow and coupler setup.
IHI Excavator Models
Mini Excavators — Standard
IHI 80NX Excavator
Mini Excavators — Compact Radius (CR)
IHI 18VX Mini Excavator · IHI 27VX Mini Excavator · IHI 35VX Mini Excavator · IHI 55VX Compact Excavator · IHI 65VX Compact Excavator
Medium Excavators
IHI 120NX Excavator · IHI 135NX Excavator
IHI offers both current and non‑current excavator models. Custom attachments are available for other IHI models and configurations based on machine specifications.
IHI Compatible Attachments
How to Select Attachments for IHI Excavator Classes
IHI's VX-Series zero-tail-swing models — the 18VX, 27VX, 35VX, 55VX, and 65VX — are engineered for tight urban environments where every inch of swing clearance matters. These machines typically deliver 15‑30 L/min, making them ideal for light-duty buckets, compact augers, small breakers (up to 300 J), and hydraulic thumbs for landscaping, utility work, and residential projects. Their compact pin configurations mean attachments must be dimensioned specifically for VX models — standard mini excavator attachments often won't fit due to smaller pin diameters and tighter ear spacing.
Moving up to the 80NX brings a jump in hydraulic output to 25‑40 L/min, supporting heavier buckets and larger augers for more production-oriented work. The medium NX models — 120NX and 135NX — push into the 40‑55 L/min range with larger, more robust mounting dimensions, capable of driving 500‑600 J breakers, rippers, and demolition grapples for commercial construction and site development. These NX machines share mounting geometry with certain other Japanese mini excavators, but pin spacing still varies by model — TGEC verifies each attachment against the specific NX variant before shipment.
The key takeaway with IHI is that VX and NX are not interchangeable. A bucket built for a 135NX has larger pins and heavier plates than what a 27VX can handle — attempting to swap them damages both the attachment and the machine. Operating weight reinforces this: attachments sized for 4‑8‑ton NX models would overwhelm sub‑4‑ton VX booms. TGEC supplies VX‑specific attachments with compact pin configurations and NX‑specific attachments with standard Japanese mini-excavator mounting, ensuring proper fit across the entire IHI lineup. Send us your serial number and we'll confirm the exact mounting specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Need help picking the right attachment for your IHI? We've got you covered.
Send us your IHI model number or serial — whether it's a VX-Series compact or an NX-Series machine. Our team will verify hydraulic flow, mounting type, and operating weight, then recommend the right attachment with specs and pricing. Quick, accurate, and no hassle.