{"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","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/1-2-tonne-excavator-thumb","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}