Attachment Focus: Buckets/Thumbs

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AIM Attachments

The HDT62 universal mechanical excavator thumb by AIM Attachments features an AR400 steel structure. The thumb is 24 in. wide and 62 in. long and designed to fit 30,000-40,000 lb. machines. Its features include oversized pins, AR400 steel tines with serrated edges and three working positions. (www.aimattachments.com)

CE Attachments

Excavator thumbs by CEAttachments move hard-to-handle objects without changing attachments. The thumbs feature hardened bushings at the pivots and a welded cutting edge at the end to provide extra durability. The thumbs are available in hydraulic or rigid mount and stick-pin or weld-on mount. (www.ceattachments.com)

ESCO

The ESCO HDP bucket’s triple-tapered configuration provides faster loading and cleaner dumping. Equipped with the Ultralok tooth system, ESCO’s HDP buckets provide optimum performance and durability. (www.escocorp.com)

Kenco

Kenco’s Hardrock Thumb easily fits on any excavator and folds out of the way without removing the stay arm. Its four serrated tines provide gripping ability, and it’s available in manual or hydraulic models. (www.kenco.com)

Leading Edge Attachments

The Multi-Ripper Bucket by Leading Edge Attachments replaces hammers, blasting and rock trenchers by ripping rock and frozen ground up to four times faster for less cost. Using no hydraulic lines, its design leads to less maintenance. (www.digrock.com)

M.C. Faulkner

M.C. Faulkner’s scalping buckets leave dirt, small rocks and water behind with scalping buckets. The buckets’ ribs and side plates are made from HardOx Steel for a more rugged bucket. Add a thumb to the package for even greater versatility. (www.mcfaulkner.com)

Norco Attachments

Wedgelock Thumbs by Norco Attachments are designed to assist excavator operators with the safe handlings of logs, branches, rocks or any other object that is not easily handled with a bucket. (www.norcoattachments.com)

Paladin Construction Group

The CP Main Pin Hydraulic Thumb by Paladin Construction Group has individually serrated thumb fingers to grip material, while reinforced side plates and thumb fingers add strength. It rotates up to 140 degrees. (www.paladinbrands.com)

Woods Equipment

Woods Equipment’s Wain-Roy and CF custom-built material clamps are designed to fit 3-45MT excavators and tractor loader backhoes. The clamps are available in mechanical and hydraulic models with a variety of tine options. (www.woodsequipment.com)