How do you size an excavator thumb?

Measure - Standing in front of the bucket ( between the machine and the arm) measure from the flat front of the arm right above the top of the bucket, across the bucket to the edge of the teeth . Pin On Style - Pin on thumbs require 3 different measurements.

How do you control the thumb on an excavator?

The thumb is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder allowing the thumb to be pivoted around an attachment point to close against the excavator bucket . This allows one to position the bucket against a workpiece to be lifted and close the thumb against the workpiece.

Do you need a thumb on excavator?

A thumb on an excavator can make it a versatile tool in landscaping, construction, demolition, or recycling . A thumb attachment makes it easier to pick up, move, and hold irregular objects like concrete, rocks, construction materials, debris, and branches that do not easily fit into a typical bucket attachment.

How do you know what size thumb pick to get?

Thumb picks are sized relative to the finger picks. Please measure your index finger, note the size indicated for finger picks and order the thumb pick in that size .

How to measure excavator stick length?

Measure the width of the stick at the spot where the bucket will be pinned to the stick. Determine the working length of the stick by measuring from one of the pin holes used to connect the bucket to the stick to the center of one of the pin holes used to connect the boom to the stick .

What is the difference between excavator thumb and grab?

A grapple attachment will typically be much more productive in most applications (demolition, rock handling, scrap handling, land clearing, etc.) than a thumb and bucket . For demolition and serious material handling, it is the way to go.

What is the proper digging position for an excavator?

POSITIONING YOUR EXCAVATOR An optimum setup would allow you to dig to the front or the rear, then dump to the sides . This lets a truck or spoil pile to get close to the side of your excavator and cuts down on the distance of each pass, saving fuel.

What is the difference between hydraulic and mechanical thumb?

A mechanical thumb is typically set into a specific position before beginning a project. Usually, there are preset slots in which a pin is inserted in order to secure the thumb in a fixed position for the duration of a job. Hydraulic thumbs are much more versatile .

What is a progressive thumb on an excavator?

The Oriel Progressive-Link thumb is built to achieve more than 180° rotation, enabling the operator to pick up objects position closer to the excavator . Order TodayDownload Brochure.

What is the difference between a manual thumb and a hydraulic thumb?

As compared to manual thumbs which require the operator to manually adjust the thumb, hydraulic thumbs can be controlled from within the cabin of the machine . They are applicable in a range of industries and applications such as construction, arboriculture, disaster relief, site prep, and more.

What do people use mini excavators for?

Most mini excavators are used for light demo, material handling, stump removal, construction projects or landscaping . Because of these capabilities, mini excavators are often used for smaller projects in construction and landscaping.

How is excavator size measured?

The standard excavator size comparison chart includes the transport length, transport height and transport width (in feet and inches) . Some excavators with revolving capabilities indicate a figure for “tail overhang over the side,” which is measured when the arm of the excavator is maximally rotated in one direction.

How do you calculate the size of an excavator bucket?

First, determine the bucket length (in). Next, determine the bucket width (in). Next, determine the bucket height (in). Finally, gather the formula from above = LBC = L/12 * W/12 * H/12 .

MPHT-QH/PO-SY60 [502108] Excavator Thumb (2024)

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MPHT-QH/PO-SY60 [502108] Excavator Thumb (2024)

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