Thumbs

D&E excavator thumbs are constructed of high tempered steel to withstand the full force of the bucket. Like the thumb on your hand, this thumb allows the bucket to grasp objects with better precision and control making it an excellent tool for loading brush, logs, pipe, or other unwieldy materials in a safer and more efficient process.

Thumbs are easy to install, and fold out of the way and locked in place against the stick when not in use.

Our thumbs are available in several sizes with variable specifications available to fit your backhoe, skid-steer, mini-excavator, or excavator.

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Features

Thumbs for Excavators & Mini-Excavators
Thumbs for Skid-Steers & Rubber-Tired Backhoes
Customized thumbs built to your specifications
Constructed with High-Strength T-1 plate steel
Serrated teeth for a positive grip
Reinforced bracing for added strength
Double welded for reinforcement
Designed to fit between bucket teeth
Folds out of the way for digging
Ships fully assembled for easy installation
Manufactured to any width or length needed
Hydraulics can be added for any size
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Thumb Models

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Manual Thumbs

Manual thumbs do not have a hydraulic component but are more cost-effective while providing good precision and gripping for your logging, site prep, and various other material handing needs. With no hydraulics these thumbs are easier to install, maintain and repair with excellent performance and dependability at a lower initial cost.

Perfect for site preparation, demolition, logging and waste recycling
Handles trees, stumps, brush, logs, pipe, stone material and more
Weld-on backplate to the stick or boom for an easy install
Ships pre-assembled for a minimal welding installation that can be completed in hours
Includes all necessary pins and hardware
Three-positional thumb for varying material and gripping needs
Thumb storage against stick or boom for better operator visibility and digging
Up to four T-1 steel tines for rugged construction and longer wear life
Tines are manufactured to fit within your bucket’s teeth for better material capture
Can be manufactured to any custom length or sizes that you specify
Sizes and configurations available for Rubber-Tired Backhoes all the way to 65,000 lbs. Excavators

Hydraulic Thumbs

Hydraulic Stick Mounted Thumb utilizes hydraulic cylinders to securely grasp materials and prevent slippage during lifting or relocation. Hydraulic power enables precise control, providing operators with fine-tuned adjustments for grip width, angle, and positioning.

Handles trees, stumps, brush, logs, pipe, and stone material for site preparation, demolition, and waste recycling
Weld-on backplate to the stick or boom for an easy install
Ships pre-assembled for a minimal welding installation that can be completed in hours
Includes all pins and thumb hardware
Up to four T-1 steel tines for rugged construction and longer wear life
Heavy-Duty hydraulic cylinders for durability and dependability
Does not include jump hoses or related hydraulic components
Thumb storage against stick for better operator visibility and digging
Sizes and configurations available for Rubber-Tired Backhoes all the way to 65,000 lbs. Excavators

Main-Pin Thumbs

Main-Pin thumb increase your excavator’s material handling capacity with hydraulic movement up and down, resulting in better control, maneuverability, in addition to a larger range of thumb rotation. The pivot pin mounts the attachment through the excavator’s stick and bucket, or a coupler, for faster, easier installation. Main-Pin thumbs are securely mounted on the excavator’s arm utilizing heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders and heat-treated pins, resulting in maximum performance and dependability.

Available in manual or hydraulic type
Ships pre-assembled for a minimal welding installation that can be completed in hours
Includes all pins and thumb hardware
Up to four T-1 steel tines for rugged construction and longer wear life
Tines made to fit within the buckets teeth for better material capture
Heavy-Duty hydraulic cylinders for durability and dependability
Does not include jump hoses or related hydraulic components
Thumb storage against stick or boom for better operator visibility and digging
Can be manufactured to any custom length or sizes that you specify
Models available for Rubber-Tired Backhoes all the way to 65,000 lbs. machines

Custom Thumbs

Got a job with specific requirements and need a specialized thumb to fit your needs?
D&E can manufacture a thumb to fit your specifications as needed for machine type or specific job or bucket/coupler requirements.
Get in touch with a D&E representative today and get a quote for building any of your customized thumbs.

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