Over the past 5 years Kubota has increasingly gained market share by offering performance at an affordable cost to its customers. For us here at www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com the Kubota KX 040 is on of the most popular model mini excavator our customers inquire about purchasing a thumb attachment for. We suggest either our 30" Mechanical or Hydraulic Thumb depending on what you'll be using the machine for if you already own a Kubota.
However some of you are just looking at buying your Kubota KX 040 and comparing other machines. Like the Bobcat E 42 for instance. If that's the case then check out this video FWequip.com has posted showing the great features and comparison of both excavators.
Its clear that the Kubota KX 040 has the Bobcat e42 beat when it comes to overall lift capacity at an additional 46 percent not to mention a much more spacious cab with a comfortable design for long days operating.
So if your looking for a not so small mini excavator with all the performance and power you'll need to get the job done then check out this Kubota KX 040 at F and W Equipment today.
A lot of guys in the equipment business claim to be an "expert operator" and the common consensus is that they do not need a Thumb Attachment to perform there job with ease and that adding one means your not very good at what you do. That just isn't the case.
If you are going to screw in a screw you would use a screw driver, not a hammer. So why not add the right attachment to your Excavator like the one from www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com and make life easy on yourself?
Thats exactly how this operator above was able to perform this fun trick. Pay close attention to how he makes operating this Bobcat Mini Excavator Look so easy.
Three Steps to operating your Excavator like a Pro
Step 1: Add a thumb attachment to your Mini Excavator
Step 2: Turn your throttle down and position your bucket slowly
Step 3: Slowly release the hydraulic pressure.
Its that simple and you can use those three steps to help you operate your Mini on any job with expert precision. If you really want to get good at operating it wouldn't be a bad idea to set up some beer bottles and practice this cool trick until your an expert yourself. After all practice makes perfect.
Feel free to send us posts of your cool excavator tricks.
New Holland while not as popular and sought after as some of the more well known construction and land moving equipment manufacturers does a great job at providing a quality product to its customers.
When your running a New Holland E30 you'll enjoy:
Easy maintenance thanks to the mechanic friendly design
We are a Factory Direct Manufacturer of Excavator Equipment attachments. With prices at 40% off MSRP we are sure to have a quality product at a value that meets your needs.
Case was thinking about the person behind the controls when the developed the CX55 Mini Excavator. One of the more popular changes was a 20 percent larger cab giving you comfort for those long days on the job. Add to that a wider operating range, larger arm and increae digging power and you have yourself one helpful machine.
Mini Excavator Thumbs and Case both built their products with the operator in mind. After all the operator is the end user. With this extensive experience they are able to test and tailor these products to the needs of the operator. This creates customers that trust in a reliable brand.
Case CX 55B Specifications Below -
ENGINE
Emission Rating
Tier 4 Final
Engine make / model
Yanmar 4 TNV 88
Net Power - hp (kW)
37.4 (27.9)
Rated rpm - rpm
2400
Max speed - mph (kph)
2.9 (4.6)
Max. Drawbar pull - lbf (kN)
12409 (55.2)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Main pumps total flow - gallons (US) / min (lt/min)
That famous Caterpillar yellow. We all know it. Weather its on a truck, a mini excavator or a backhoe Cat is one brand that leads the way in the construction industry. Please find the specifications for your Cat 416 Backhoe Loader Below.
Looking to get the most out of your Cat 416 Backhoe? Consider adding a thumb attachment from MiniExcavatorThumbs.com to the arm of your backhoe. It'll give you that extra edge while operating. Just think about how nice it will be when no more debris falling out of the bucket hitting your truck or machine saving you from costly damage.
Based on the operating weight of this machine we would suggest the 36" thumb attachment for your Cat 416.
As durable as the day is long this compact excavator will prove to be your new go to machine on any job site. John Deere builds some of the finest equipment America has to offer an while this Deere 35 C isn't cheap its worth every penny. Equip this machine with the right attachment for the job and there is nothing that can stand in your way.
If your looking for a thumb attachment for your John Deere 35c visit www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com, we offer a full product line of hydraulic thumbs and mechanical thumb clamps for John Deere Excavators like this one. At factory direct prices we have become the leading internet provider of excavator thumb attachment.
JD 35 Features
Final Tier 4 emission-certified engine
Spacious operator station with wider entryway for easier entrance/exit
Multifunction monitor displays vital machine info
Service door improves access to new side-by-side cooler cores
The IHI 15NX is one small but powerful piece of machinery. With a first in class breakout force you can dig and level like never before. Easily fitting into tight spaces just got even easier with a small turn radius. But no machine is complete without the right attachment.
We sell hundreds of thumb attachments for IHI 15 compact excavators like this at www.miniexcavatorthumbs.com In stock at factory direct prices up to 40 percent off other comparable heavy equipment manufacturers.
Everyone knows a bobcat when they see one. These machines are known to be durable and reliable on site. That has earned Bobcat a reputation for being one of the top brands in the light construction equipment category. There are plenty of operators who prefer to outfit there entire fleet with Bobcat equipment. Seeing as your looking for specs on this machine odds are your one of them.
If you own this Bobcat 334 then consider this. A mini excavator makes life much easier but its missing one essential ability that you'll use over and over again. So what's your Bobcat missing? The ability to pick up and secure material with a thumb attachment. Lucky for you www.miniexcavatorthumbs.com sell weld on thumb attachments for the Bobcat 334 and other Bobcat brand mini excavators.
With a full line of Hydraulic and Mechanical adjusting thumb attachments sizes 18 - 36" we are sure to have the right attachment to fit your machine. Visit our site for sizes and pricing.
The IHI 45nx is the perfect mini excavator for jobs of all types and sizes. While IHI has not been on the market as long as some of the more well known heavy hitters they have managed to gain some market share and loyalty. This has lead to over 20 years of creating hard working machinery for the construction, landscape and excavation industries.
At www.miniexcavatorthumbs.com we are alot like IHI. We work hard day after day to produce quality construction equipment attachments for our customers. This has lead to growth year after year thanks to the trust we have established with our customers. Check out our line of IHI Thumb Attachments to see how we can help you get more done in less time.
Installing a thumb when done correctly can take 3-4 hours. Many of our customers atwww.miniexcavatorthumbs.comhave found that our instructions are easy but just incase you need something to look at we have provided the directions and a diagram for installing your hydraulic thumb to your mini excavator or backhoe arm.
Prior to Installing your hydraulic thumb make sure all parts are present. If you are missing a part or need help call us at 844-463-7286 and we will help you out.
Parts List
1x Thumb Part
1x Thumb Bottom Mount
1x Cylinder Top Mount
1x Cylinder
1x Main Pin
2x Cylinder Pins
STEP 1 – Install Bottom Mount Plate To Mini Excavator
1.1 - POSITION THE BUCKET IN FULL CURL AND CLAMP ON THE BOTTOM MOUNTING PLATE AS SHOWN IN F2. (ALLOW 1”-1.5" INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MOUNTING PLATE AND THE BUCKET EARS.)
PRO TIP: Lay a 2x4 on its 2" side across the ears of the bucket to create a 1.5" space between the bucket ears and the bottom mounting plate.
1.2 - SQUARE UP, CLAMP AND TACK WELD THE BOTTOM MOUNTING PLATE IN PLACE. (MAKE SURE THE TACK WELD OR CLAMP IS STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE MOUNTING PLATE AND THUMB IN PLACE. DO NOT FULLY WELD MOUNTING BRACKET UNTIL THE THUMB FITMENT HAS BEEN TESTED.)
1.3 - INSTALL THE THUMB PART TO THE MOUNTING PLATE WITH THE MAIN PIN
1.4 - CHECK BOTTOM MOUNTING PLATE CLEARANCE AND THUMB POSITION AS SHOWN IN D1.
STEP 2 – Install Cylinder Top Mount Plate
2.1 - PIN THE CYLINDER TO THE THUMB PART ( CHROME TIE ROD END ATTACHES TO THE THUMB.CYLINDER SHOULD BE IN RETRACTED POSITION. )
2.2 - PIN THE CYLINDER MOUNT TO THE STATIONARY SIDE OF THE CYLINDER
2.3 - LAY THE CYLINDER AND THUMB PART AGAINST THE STICK OF THE EXCAVATOR MAKING SURE THE TOP MOUNT BACKING PLATE IS TOUCHING THE EXCAVATOR ARM
2.4 - LOWER THE CYLINDER TOP MOUNTING BRACKET DOWN THE ARM BY MOVING THE THUMB PART OUT OFF THE ARM OF THE MACHINE UNTIL THE BACK OF THE THUMB TINE CLEARS THE BOTTOM CYLINDER PORT CLOSEST TO THE THUMB PART.
PRO TIP: ***( ALLOW FOR A MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 1/2" FROM THE BACK OF THE THUMB TINNE TO THE FRONT OF THE FITTING FOR THE HYDRAULIC PORT. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE THE THUMB TO COME BACK TO FAR AND DAMAGE THE FITTING.***
2.5 - SQUARE UP, CLAMP AND TACK WELD THE CYLINDER TOP MOUNTING PLATE IN PLACE. ***(MAKE SURE THE TACK WELD OR CLAMP IS STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE MOUNTING PLATE AND CYLINDER IN PLACE. DO NOT FULLY WELD MOUNTING BRACKET UNTIL THE THUMB FITMENT HAS BEEN TESTED.)
STEP 3 - TEST FITMENT AND FUNCTION
3.1 - WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS TACKED SECURELY IN PLACE AND THE THUMB PINNED TO THE BOTTOM MOUNTING BRACKET AND CYLINDER TIE ROD END; AND THE CYLINDER PINNED TO THE TOP CYLINDER MOUNT . OPEN ONE TOP AND ONE BOTTOM PORT OF THE CYLINDER TO LET AIR IN AND OUT.
3.2 - BY HAND MOVE THE THUMB TO MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CYLINDER STROKE, CHECK THAT CYLINDER IS FREE AND THAT THERE IS NO CONTACT THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
3.3 - POSITION THE THUMB 90 DEGREES TO THE FLAT PART OF THE STICK AS SHOWN IN FIGURE D2. ( THUMB SHOULD CONTACT BUCKET CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH TO PREVENT BINDING). THE BUCKET SHOULD ONLY CONTACT THE THUMB IN THIS AREA. THUMB SHOULD BE 15-20 DEGREES OFF STICK WHEN RETRACTED AND EXTEND OUT TO 135 DEGREES, )
PRO TIP: MOVING THE TOP CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET UP OR DOWN WILL CHANGE THE EXTENSION AND RETRACTION IF NEEDED
STEP 4 - HYDRAULIC LINE INSTALL(HOSES AND FITTINGS NOT INCLUDED)
NOTE ***ITS BEST TO PURCHASES HOSES ONCE THUMB IS TACKED IN PLACE TO GET THE PROPER LENGTH, MACHINES CAN BE PLUMBED TO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ON THE STICK***CYLINDERS ARE EITHER SAE 8 PORTS OR 1/2" NPT. CHECK CYLINDER THREAD PRIOR TO PURCHASING FITTINGS.
4.1 INSTALL HOSES AND FITTINGS - ONE LINE IN TOP PORT OF CYLINDER (FEED LINE) ONE LINE IN BOTTOM PORT (RETURN LINE)
PRO TIP: FOR EASE OF REMOVAL GET QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS FOR MACHINE AUX PORT
4.2 REDUCE AUX HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO 2500PSI( SOME MACHINES HAVE AN AUX VALVE SELECTOR, THIS IS DONE IN THE CONTROL SETTINGS OR WITH A MANUAL SWITCH ON SOME MACHINES OTHERWISE THERE MAY BE A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BLOCK ON THE AUX PORT OF MACHINE. IF YOUR MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THIS YOU CAN GET AN IN LINE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE)
STEP 5 - FINALIZE INSTALL
5.1 FINISH WELDING MOUNTING PLATES TO BOOMUSING 70-18 ELECTRODE. (***FULLY WELD BRACKETS IN PLACE ON TOP & SIDES, LEAVE 1" SPACE AT BOTTOM MIDDLE OF BRACKETS FOR RELIEF)
5.2 TEST RETRACTION AND EXTENSION FUNCTION UNDER PROPER PRESSURE FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE TIE ROD DAMAGE
5.3 REMOVE AND GREASE PINS PRIOR TO USE>
5.4 THUMB IS READY FOR USE.
We always like to advise our customers to properly test the new hydraulic thumb attachment to ensure that it is functioning properly.
Once again this is a seemingly easy install for those that know how to weld and set hydraulics however if you're uncertain of your welding ability we suggest giving your local on site welder a call.
