Excavator Thumbs, Backhoe Thumbs, Rigid Thumbs,
Mechanical Thumbs, Hydraulic Thumbs

Thumbs for Extendahoes and Extendable Sticks

Smart thumbs now available for your backhoe and extendahoe. Add the versatility of a hydraulic thumb without the need for extra hydraulic cylinders and without the extra weight and complication of stick plumbing. More Extendahoe thumbs will be available soon.

BRUT Best Rigid Universal Thumb

Five-position rigid thumb that's upgradeable to hydraulic (Powerbrut). Conveniently stores flat to the machine's stick when not used. This affordable, adjustable, upgradeable non-hydraulic mechanical thumb is mounted with it's own main pin on a weld-on (4hrs) base plate. Models for most loaders, backhoes and excavators with standard, non-extendable sticks, with or without couplers. Bolt-on models also available for standard-stick Case backhoes and other un-weldable sticks.

PowerBRUT Hydraulic Thumb

An upgraded BRUT Hydraulic Thumb, has its own main pin, cylinder and weld-on base plate. Fits all nearly every size of loader/backhoes and excavators. Works with all buckets and quick couplers. Stores flat under the stick when not in use. Seven models usually in stock for nearly all machines between 2,500 and 100,000 lbs. Models for telescopic sticks utilize the main bucket pin. A diverter valve available for a hydraulic circuit that's not needed when using the bucket.

HOECLAMP Non-Hydraulic Thumb

A patented mechanical (non-hydraulic) full-motion thumb that utilizes the main pin of your bucket. Hoeclamp opens and closes in conjunction with your bucket. For standard digging it stores out of the way on the dipper stick. Installs in about an hour. Works on many telescopic sticks, such as Ford New Holland, Komatsu, and older John Deere and Case models. Cat 420D models in stock. Over 1100 models. Especially good on John Deere MD45CW-11, 310, 410, C&D models, D-Series Cats and Kabota L-35's. A step up from a rigid thumb in cost, but incredibly more versatile - yet relatively inexpensive. For specific backhoes, mini and full-size excavators up to 30,000 lbs. None other like it in the world.

POWERCLAMP Hydraulic Thumb

The top of the line, custom made, hydraulic thumb, individualized for the machine, bucket and desired configuration. Heavy gussets, serrated teeth, webbing, hardened pins and bushings, everything heavy duty. Available in non-linkage style with about 140º rotation or linkage style with 180º+ rotation. Model specific for excavators above 20,000 lbs. Clamps match to buckets, teeth mesh and have optional tooth width.

A.I. Thumbs

Built-to-order rigid thumbs are of highest quality steel, with heavy serrated teeth for grasping objects. Can be ordered with custom buckets. Shown here with A.I. bucket and coupler. Let us know your backhoe or excavator model and we will quote and ship the appropriate model.

Amulet HoeMate Four Tine Rake

The HoeMate rake is the ideal heavy-duty match for any type thumb attachment. Available to fit virtually all machines to 80,000 lb. the Amulet Rake creates an unsurpassed open tine grapple. Replacing the bucket the HoeMate, used in conjunction with any of Amulet's rigid, mechanical, or hydraulic thumbs is an inexpensive way to create a grapple in just minutes without the investment of limited-use, dedicated clam or "orange peel" grapples.

A.I. Grapples

A.I. Hydraulic Grapples are effective when you are picking up a lot of material. The wider-tha-usual thumb gets under the object while the grapple in the bucket position adds to the grasp. Built-to-order by one of the country's highest quality manufacturers, let us know your carrier and lead times and we can have it made to meet any need. Variations Available.