Start handling material like a professional operator. No more tearing up the arm of your machine trying to get a hold of demo debris, trees or boulders. If your looking to improve your Caterpillar 305 adding a manual or hydraulic thumb attachment will allow you to increase productivity and safety while adding value to your machine. MiniExcavatorThumbs.com recommends a 32" thumb based on your machines operating weight.
Our Manual and Hydraulic Thumb :
32" Weld-On Mechanical Thumb - (manual adjusts to 3 positions)
32" Weld-On Fully Hydraulic - (fully retracts against stick using only hydraulics)
36" Pin-on Hydraulic Thumb - (Built to Spec)
In order to get the most accurate size we suggest you measure your machine as the needed size may vary due to other attachments such as a quick connect. This only takes five minutes.
Cat 305 Thumb Features:
Fully Welded Design
Solid Steel Center Plate
1/2" Tines with Aggressive 1" teeth
Full Retraction and Extension
Hardened Steel Pins
Universal Mounting
To get the most accurate size for your machine we suggest you measure to get the perfect fit.
Thumb Measuring Instructions:
1. Place the stick of the machine straight and the bucket angle to form a 90 degree angle with the stick.
2. Measure from the Stick of the machine to the teeth or edge of the bucket.
Follow this link for specs, pictures and descriptions. Click here --> Pictures of Thumbs
All of our products are proudly made in America. At www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com We are dedicated to providing a quality product at an affordable price. Making us the #1 online retailer of Thumb Attachments. Place your order online or give us a call today at 216-400-8222.
An extremely popular option among operators across America. The 305 weighs in around 11,700 lbs. making it a powerful piece of machinery with enough muscle to do some serious digging.
Easily take control of any material from demo debris to brush or lumber ?If your looking to get added performance when operating your Case 580 Backhoe a thumb attachment will give you exactly what you need. And it'll increase the value of your machine when you go to sell it later on down the road. MiniExcavatorThumbs.com recommends a 36" thumb based on your machines operating weight.
Case 580 Thumb Attachments :
36" Weld-On Mechanical Thumb - $670.00 (manual adjusts to 3 positions)
36" Weld-On Fully Hydraulic - $825.00 (fully retracts against stick using only hydraulics)
In order to get the most accurate size we suggest you measure your machine as the needed size may vary due to other attachments such as a quick connect. This only takes five minutes.
Thumb Measuring Instructions:
1. Place the stick of the machine straight and the bucket angle to form a 90 degree angle with the stick.
2. Measure from the Stick of the machine to the teeth or edge of the bucket.
Follow this link for specs, pictures and descriptions. Click here --> Pictures of Thumbs
At www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com by Frato Products, we move your equipment forward. Allowing you to get your excavation projects handled on time. We are dedicated to providing a quality product at an affordable price. Making us the #1 online retailer of Thumb Attachments. Place your order online or give us a call today at 216-210-6776.
Stop destroying the arm of your machine and increase your productivity. Theres an easy solution, just add a Thumb Attachment. If your looking to improve the performance of your John Deere 35D adding a Manual or Hydraulic Thumb attachment will enable you to get a handle material such as demo debris, lumber and stone while increasing the value of your machine. At MiniExcavatorThumbs.com we recommend a 24" Thumb based on your machines operating weight.
Our Manual and Hydraulic Thumb Prices :
24"x7" Weld-On Mechanical Thumb - $430.00 (manual adjusts to 3 positions)
24"x7' Weld-On Fully Hydraulic - $690.00 (fully retracts against stick using only hydraulics)
24"x10" Weld-On Fully Hydraulic - $840.00
24" Pin-on Hydraulic Thumb - $1,240.00 (Built to Spec)
In order to get the most accurate size we suggest you measure your machine as the needed size may vary due to other attachments such as a quick connect. This only takes five minutes.
Weld-On Thumb or Pin-On?
The choice is yours. We offer both Weld-On and Pin-On Thumb Attachments for the Deere 35D due to customer demand. But we can tell you that after selling hundreds of thumb attachments our customers tend to lean toward the Weld-On Style for a number of reasons.
Weld On Advantage:
Easy Install, we send the mounting brackets and you simply weld the to the arm in the position you desire.
Works well with different width buckets, we've seen customers run into issue with the Pin-On Thumb when trying to operate a bucket thats not as wide as the thumb.
No need to remove when swiping buckets
Thumb Measuring Instructions:
1. Place the stick of the machine straight and the bucket angle to form a 90 degree angle with the stick.
2. Measure from the Stick of the machine to the teeth or edge of the bucket.
Follow this link for specs, pictures and descriptions. Click here --> Pictures of Thumbs
The size may change depending on wether you are using a quick coupler for you buckets. If you measure your machine and need something larger please email us with the length for a quote. It's always better to get a thumb that atlas meets or exceeds the teeth of your machine to prevent any binding.
At www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com we move your equipment forward. We are dedicated to providing a quality product at a great price. Making us the #1 online retailer of Thumb Attachments. Place your order online or give us a call today at 216-210-6776.
Many of you watching this probably aren't experienced operators but thats okay. It's never to late to start learning a skill that'll pay off. Operating a machine takes some practice and at first look it may seem confusing with all the switches and levers.
Its important to realize the basics behind any machine or heavy equipment pretty much revolve around controlling hydraulic cylinders that move one component or another. At one time these components were mechanically driven and some parts of a machine still can be but for the most part your looking at a diesel engine and hydraulic pressure so its a good idea to get familiar with both.
While you don't necessarily need to be a diesel mechanical to operate rate or know how to work on the equipment it helps to have an idea of how it all works together.
Learning the Controls
The way controls function depend on the Brand of Excavator and different machines may allow for you to change the settings of the controls. In this video the Guys over at Dirt Ninja show you how to operate a Bobcat E50 Excavator.
If you just purchase a Bobcat Excavator and want to make operating it really simple check out an Excavator Thumb Attachment from www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com It'll make things a lot easier.
First thing is to make sure the Safety lever to the left near the door of the cab must be down to operate any controls.
Center Levers or Foot Controls - Operate the Tracks of the machine , pushing forward will move you toward the blade of the machine.
Fare Right Lever - Moves the Blade Up and Down
Most machines offer control pattern options. To switch between control patters look under the seat ( this depends on the machine but most have a switch or valve to set pattern)
ISO Control Patterns
Left Control - Rotates Machine Left and Right (Move Stick Left for Left Right for Right)
Left Control - Moves arm Up and Down ( Forward for Down,Pull Back for Up)
Right Control - Operates Stick of Machine ( Forward extends the Stick out, Pulling back brings the stick in toward the machine)
Right Control - Moves the Bucket ( Push left to curl bucket in, push right to extend bucket out)
Standard Control Pattern
Left Control - Rotates Machine Left and Right (Move Stick Left for Left Right for Right)
Left Control - Moves stick of machine ( Forward extends the stick out, backward pulls stick in)
Right Control - Moves Arm Up and Down ( Push forward arm goes down, pull backward arm goes up)
Right Control - Moves the Bucket ( Push left to curl bucket in, push right to extend bucket out)
To move the entire BOOM( The entire arm of the machine) Left or right there may be a toggle switch on the floor or one of the control sticks.
While operating a Mini Excavator isn't rocket since it can be difficult at first and like anything practice makes all the difference. One thing I can't stress enough is take your time and be safe. Always keep in mind that there are people and things around that you can damage.
Hope this video helps get you on your way to becoming an experience operator and feel free to drop an questions or comments below.
The Komatsu PC 30 MR is a great compact excavator for many reasons including is low tail swing design, comfortable enclosed cab that makes operating in any condition easy, ease of visibility among other nice features.
If your considering ways to add value to your machine consider adding a Thumb Attachment from www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com , our 27" Weld On Thumb is perfect for improved productivity on this Komatsu PC30.
See the Chart blow for additional Specifications on your machine.
This 6,500lb. Mini is perfect for traveling from job site to job site. With minimal tail swing it allows a operator to get in hard to fit places that cause issues for some larger mini's. A popular choice among Komatsu's line of compact excavators.
Check out the video above to see the PC27MR-2 in action.
Like any piece of equipment purchasing the proper attachment for a job can make your job that much easier. Especially a Thumb Attachment like the 24"x7" Hydraulic thumb from www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com .We recommend installing a 24" Thumb Attachment on the Komatsu PC27MR-2. A high quality attachment made right here in America can be exactly what you need.
Equipment operators are the backbone of America. Without you doing the work you do , moving mountains and clearing land America just wouldn't be the same. So show yourself some appreciation and kick back with a cold one this weekend.
Working is great, without work you wouldn't be able to afford that nice truck your driving to the job site or that farm you drive home to every day.
So Happy Labor Day from The Mini Excavator Thumbs Team.
Gillespie Co. is in the business of water line, sewer and natural gas line work among others services in the Cleveland and surrounding areas.
At Frato Products Inc. we are specialize in manufacturing, fabricating , repair and installation of equipment attachments for the construction, snow removal, excavation and waste industries.
Attachment: 27"x10" FRATO Fully Hydraulic Weld On Thumb Attachment
Additional Options: Added grease fitting for easy maintenance and installed a hydraulic couplers and hoses to facilitate the install of the thumb attachment.
Project: Install Mounting brackets and Hydraulic hoses and couplers for a 27"x10" Fully Hydraulic Weld On Excavator Thumb Attachment done by Frato Products Inc.
Primary use: Waterline, excavation, sewer
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.
While this compact excavator is more common overseas they still make their way over to America from time to time. A popular option for a Compact Excavator thanks to the 5,800 lb Operating weight making it a multi functional machine.
