At Frato Products Inc. we manufacture , install and repair equipment attachments for the Construction, Snow Removal and Waste Industries. Our Frato Excavator Thumbs have quickly gained traction and many of our customers have been requesting install instructions for their machines.
We built and installed a 36"x7" Mechanical Thumb for Carl's Paving on their Komatsu PC50uu. Adding a thumb would make driveway tear outs and asphalt removal much faster allowing a more productive work flow.
Step 1: Prepare Surface area of Machines arm and mounting bracket. Make sure to grind them down to bare metal for welding.
Step 2: Set mounting bracket by positioning excavator bucket to full curl while placing a 2x4 under the mounting bracket between bucket top to make sure it has enough clearance when bucket is at full curl. Use a C clamp and clamp the bracket in place.
Step 3: Make sure the clamp is centered on arm with same amount of space on each side of bracket. Place and Level on top of Mounting Bracket to make sure it is straight. Then tack weld the bracket in place.
Step 4: Assemble thumb before fully welding bracket to arm. Verify that everything is inline and positioned correctly. Once verified remove thumb part and arm from bracket.
Step 5: Pre heat welding area with torch to allow for full penetration . Fully Bead Weld the Sides and Top of Of Mounting Bracket and Re assemble Thumb.
This entire process typically takes between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on the experience of the welder. We suggest painting any exposed welds to prevent rusting. If your in the North East Ohio Area feel free to bring your machine by and we'll handle the install for you. If you have any questions feel free to drop a comment below.
We recently completed the install of a 48"x12" Hydraulic Excavator Thumb for Lennon Machinery on an Case CX80 for their customer. Along with a hydraulic return line install to allow for the cylinder to retract.
Lennon Machinery is one of the Premier Heavy equipment dealers located in Newbury, OH selling Excavators across the nation. They joined our dealer network after seeing an increased demand from there customers for excavators with Thumb Attachments already equipped.
Frato Products Inc. is able to facilitate the design, manufacturing and installation of thumb attachments at an affordable price to dealers allowing them to close more sales and offer their customers additional options.
This particular excavator is going to be working on a land clearing project coming up in New Jersey and the thumb Attachment will give the operator the ability to clear trees and brush at a much faster pass then otherwise capable.
Customer Profile
Customer: Lennon Machiner - Equipment Dealer
Machine: Case CX80
Operating Weight: 18,000 pounds
Attachment: 48"x12" Fully Hydraulic Weld On Thumb Attachment
Additional Options: Added grease fitting for easy maintenance and installed a hydraulic valve to facilitate the install of the thumb attachment.
Project: Install Mounting brackets and Hydraulic hoses and valves for a 48"x12" Fully Hydraulic Weld On Excavator Thumb Attachment done by Frato Products Inc.
Primary use: Land Clearing
Frato Products Inc. offers manufacturing, repair and install of hydraulic setups and equipment attachments to the construction and equipment industries in Cleveland, OH. If you need any work done to your equipment give them a call.
Pasquale Construction was running into a problem constantly attempting to use the blade and arm of the machine to pick up large pieces of concrete from drive way tear outs. They needed an easy solution to allow for faster removal and less damage to the machine so they came to use to install our 30"x10" Wide Weld On Thumb.
They choose the 30"x10" Wide Model to accommodate there standard bucket as well as the grading bucket. Check out their customer Profile and additional images of the IHI install below.
Customer Profile
Customer: Pasqual Construction and Design Inc.
Machine: IHI 30N 7700 lb machine
Attachment: 30"x10" Fully Hydraulic Weld On Thumb Attachment
Additional Options: Upgraded Cylinder to 3x16 and added grease fittings to the Thumb.
Project: Install Mounting brackets and Hydraulic hoses for a 30"x10" Fully Hydraulic Weld On Mini Excavator Thumb Attachment done by Frato Products Inc.
Primary use: Concrete Tear Outs and Landscape Design
Frato Products Inc. facilitates the manufacturing, repair and install of hydraulic setups and equipment attachments to the construction and equipment industries in Cleveland, OH. If you need any work done to your equipment give them a call.
The conventional machine PC15MR-1 gained a good rep in the oversees market thanks to its stability and ease of operation. The Komatsu PC18MR-2 is Komatsu's answer to the need in the North American market for a more comfortable and sizable cab for the average operator.
In response to customer demand, the PC18MR-2 has been created as the next incarnation of the PC15MR-1 in America and Japan. In Europe however, the PC18MR model was introduced as a brand new zero tail swing machine of this smaller class.
This rubber tracked small excavator is popular in the european markets and is the perfect choice for jobs that require more finest then muscle, especially those that require the operator to maneuver in tight spaces.
This machine features include:
A Compact design with outstanding performance and ease of visibility maximum productivity in small spaces.
PPC proportional servo-controls make operation easy and precise control for operators of all skill levels.
Powerful Komatsu engine is economical, quiet, and has low emissions.
Operator's Cab is spacious and comfortable to decrease fatigue.
All engine maintenance can be performed from one side of the machine.
The third largest in the line of U series excavators offered by Kubota the U35 has divers applications thanks to it's 8,000 lb operating weight. Paired with Kubotas extensive tech this is one excavator you can use for both small and large jobs from trenching to installs this will get it done in a timely manor.
The U25 is next size up from the u17 in Kubota's popular U Series of zero tail swing mini excavator equipment. Boasting a suitable 5,600 lb operating weight this is a great option on-site. With a powerful and fast acting lift capacity it's capabilities are endless.
Find the specifications for your Kubota U2 Mini Excavator below, if you have any comments or questions just ask, we're here to help operators learn more.
This is one of the smallest machines Kubota has brought to market. With an operating weight of 3,700 lb. The U15 isn't ideal for many jobs that require digging power and depth as it is light weight and small. But if your looking for something to dig small whole for lets say landscape design projects then you've found your ideal machine.
This machine is a perfect fit for landscapers, machinery enthusiasts and contractors. Thanks to it compact size and weight it can be easily loaded for transport form job to job making it ideal if you specialize in smaller projects.
It can get into the tight spaces that larger machines have difficulty with. The 7,100 lb operating weight gives it the right amount of strength.
