#$%^&*AU2011213825A120120308.pdf#####20 ABSTRACT A quick hitch assembly for attaching an implement to a boom of a carrier or vehicle comprises attachment means for attaching the quick hitch assembly to a boom of a carrier 5 or a vehicle, a first coupling for receiving an implement mounting pin, a second coupling for receiving an implement mounting pin, the second coupling including a fixed portion that is fixed relative to the quick hitch assembly and a movable portion that is movable relative to the quick hitch assembly, an engagement member movable between an engaged position in which the engagement member engages with the movable portion of 10 the second coupling to prevent movement of the movable portion of the second coupling relative to the quick hitch assembly and a disengaged position in which the engagement member is positioned clear of the movable portion of the second coupling and the second coupling is able to move relative to the quick hitch, and drive means for selectively driving the engagement member between the engaged position and the disengaged 15 position. The engagement member includes a visual indicator visible to an operator of the carrier or vehicle from an operating position of the carrier or vehicle to provide visual indication as to whether the engagement member is in the engaged position or the disengaged position.-<<0 >0> >C) r0 0 (3) -on< omm
