{"title":"Excavator Thumbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcavator thumbs\u003c\/strong\u003e turn your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. They work with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tuck neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery size is available as a manual thumb, which locks into one of three working positions with no hydraulics, or a hydraulic thumb, which runs off one double-acting service and opens and closes from the cab. Both mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e1–2 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-3-5-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e2–3.5 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3.5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-6-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e4–6 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-10-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e6–10 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-15-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e10–15 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e299kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/15-18-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e15–18 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e326kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e313kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/18-25-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e18–25 tonne thumb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–25 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e377kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eSend us your excavator details\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll confirm the right thumb. Handling material all day? A dedicated grab may suit you better: see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding between a thumb and a grab? Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-2-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"1–2 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (62kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (65kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 28° closed to 168° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1–2 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e010-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e010-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 28° closed to 168° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1–2 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 1–2 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bigger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-3-5-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e2–3.5 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097283465565,"sku":"010-TH-M","price":354.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097283498333,"sku":"010-TH-H","price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/1-2-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865844"},{"product_id":"2-3-5-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"2–3.5 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2–3.5 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (73kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (78kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 23° closed to 166° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2–3.5 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e020-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e020-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3.5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3.5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 23° closed to 166° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2–3.5 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 2–3.5 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e1–2 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-6-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e4–6 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097283563869,"sku":"020-TH-M","price":516.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097283596637,"sku":"020-TH-H","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/2-3-5-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865845"},{"product_id":"4-6-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"4–6 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (98kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (97kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 23° closed to 173° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e4–6 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e040-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e040-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 23° closed to 173° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e4–6 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 4–6 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-3-5-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e2–3.5 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-10-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e6–10 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097283629405,"sku":"040-TH-M","price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097283662173,"sku":"040-TH-H","price":1068.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/4-6-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865846"},{"product_id":"6-10-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"6–10 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e6–10 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (147kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (138kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 23° closed to 173° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6–10 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e060-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e060-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 23° closed to 173° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6–10 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 6–10 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-6-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e4–6 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-15-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e10–15 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097283924317,"sku":"060-TH-M","price":780.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097283957085,"sku":"060-TH-H","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/6-10-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865844"},{"product_id":"10-15-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"10–15 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (299kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (277kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 21° closed to 171° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e10–15 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e299kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 21° closed to 171° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e10–15 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 10–15 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-10-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e6–10 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/15-18-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e15–18 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097298342237,"sku":"100-TH-M","price":1548.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097298375005,"sku":"100-TH-H","price":2268.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/10-15-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865929"},{"product_id":"15-18-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"15–18 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e15–18 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (326kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (313kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 21° closed to 174° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e15–18 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e326kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e313kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 21° closed to 174° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e15–18 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 15–18 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-15-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e10–15 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18-25-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e18–25 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097298440541,"sku":"150-TH-M","price":1740.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097298473309,"sku":"150-TH-H","price":2508.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/15-18-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865929"},{"product_id":"18-25-tonne-excavator-thumb","title":"18–25 Tonne Excavator Thumb – Manual or Hydraulic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e18–25 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e turns your bucket into a grab, so you can pick up logs, stumps, boulders and debris without uncoupling for a dedicated grapple. It works with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and tucks neatly against the dipper arm when you don't need it. Choose a manual or hydraulic thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual thumb (367kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e no hydraulics needed. Release it from its idle position and lock it into one of three working positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic thumb (377kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e runs off one double-acting hydraulic service and works from 20° closed to 174° open, so you can grip and release from the cab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so you can position the thumb to work with a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket. The design has been stress-tested, with steel thicknesses chosen to balance strength and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurns your bucket into a grab for logs, stumps, boulders and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTucks neatly against the dipper arm when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeld-on pads let you position it to suit your attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual version: three locking positions, no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic version: one double-acting service, line-bored and fully bushed pivot points, hardened pivot pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide tine configuration with a serrated edge for grip (hydraulic version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e18–25 Tonne Excavator Thumb Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic thumb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-TH-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-TH-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–25 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–25 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e377kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne double-acting service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree locking positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic, 20° closed to 174° open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on pads on the dipper arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance with your existing bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicking up logs, stumps and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling debris and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing rocks and kerbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting material without changing attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThumb or Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb works with the bucket you already have, so you can dig and grab without changing attachments. If you're handling material all day, a dedicated grab gives a bigger, more secure grip. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weld-on pads need welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit them. The hydraulic thumb also needs connecting to a double-acting service. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour bucket type and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach thumb is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the thumb for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e18–25 Tonne Excavator Thumb FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or hydraulic thumb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual thumb costs less and needs no hydraulics: you lock it into one of three positions and grip against it with the bucket. A hydraulic thumb opens and closes from the cab on one double-acting service, which makes it quicker when you're grabbing all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions mount on weld-on pads on the dipper arm, so the pads need welding on by a competent welder. The pads let you position the thumb to suit a deep digging bucket or a shallow grading bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does the hydraulic thumb need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne double-acting hydraulic service. Send us your machine details and we'll confirm your setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with my bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thumbs work with a wide range of attachments, including digging buckets, grading buckets and land rakes, and the weld-on pads let you set the position to suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 18–25 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your dipper and bucket details, and we'll confirm the right thumb before it's supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/15-18-tonne-excavator-thumb\"\u003e15–18 tonne excavator thumb\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-thumbs\"\u003eexcavator thumbs\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Manual","offer_id":66097298506077,"sku":"200-TH-M","price":1908.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydraulic","offer_id":66097298538845,"sku":"200-TH-H","price":2988.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/18-25-tonne-excavator-thumb.png?v=1790865929"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/collections\/060-TH-H___02_b60bbf69-c147-4b01-8562-b9d3a23ce324.png?v=1790866187","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/collections\/excavator-thumbs.oembed","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}