I did not see that as a requirement per the directions I was given. My machine came factory plumbed for the thumb, and has a button on the screen in the cab that allows you to change the flow for different attachments- thumb, hammer, brush cutter, etc. Better talk to your dealer just to be sure :)
Because it's America you have the best of everything -- even thumbs. In Europe I'm looking for a thumb for my Takeuchi TB016. I won't be having that initial problem you had because the one I'm going to buy doesn't have that swing point. It swivels from a plate which unfortunately has to be welded on, professionally it seems, not by a diy man, preferably by someone who's done this job before (I wish you could just bolt it on). But the price is MUCH cheaper -- under €600. Even cheaper if not hydraulic. I'm surprised the bit where you had to grind off didn't have a shim so the two surfaces don't have to grind against each other. THUMB UP!
In 1989 right after Hurricane Hugo came thru Charleston.... I was working a John Deere construction Dealership.....There were a lot of Debris removal companies in town.....I installed quite a few thumbs both hydraulic and stiff arm on big excavators.... Required hoist... clamps and welding......
P.S Our newly aquired R510 Kubota wheel loader... We bought a Heavy dudy Grapple and built the mounting brackets,,, to use it to load Bermuda spriggs into the Transplanter.......Got a video showing it in action....
Not an ideal situation ;) using a bolt punch! Looks like a welding job by me...shrunk a little in welding without support. Not an issue, just grind the mistake :) We've gotta get you a ball peen hammer to replace that claw hammer Chris ;)
Just got my hydraulic thumb today for my KX040-4. I will install it tomorrow now that I've seen the video, Thanks brother man!!
That's gonna be a great addition for the KX033. Cant wait to see it in use!
Good video Chris. A much needed accessory to your Excavator. Good job.
Thank you! Excavators are so much more useful with a thumb 🙂
Thanks for the video, definitely helped me a lot. I have the same machine and am replacing the thumb right now
Great job with the install Chris. Take care and have a blessed rest of the week.
Thank you!!
Nice work getting the thumb installed. Thanks for sharing the how to & helpful tips when doing it. Take care. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! Maybe you need a backhoe with a thumb for your toy tractor 😉
Did you have to set the relief valve on the hydraulics to lower the psi? I have the same machine and just bought a thumb and that’s what it says to do
I did not see that as a requirement per the directions I was given. My machine came factory plumbed for the thumb, and has a button on the screen in the cab that allows you to change the flow for different attachments- thumb, hammer, brush cutter, etc. Better talk to your dealer just to be sure :)
Use what you have.. get the job done! A little extra pull when it was welded. Grind to fit, or spread it...
Looks good Chris!👍😁
Spreading it with a jack probably would have been easier and faster. But I didn't think of that because I am just a simple farm mechanic 🤣
@@dehavenfamilyfarm when they made it, they should have stretched and relieved it.. but... You made it fit👍😎
Good vid. Very helpful. Thanks.
Because it's America you have the best of everything -- even thumbs. In Europe I'm looking for a thumb for my Takeuchi TB016. I won't be having that initial problem you had because the one I'm going to buy doesn't have that swing point. It swivels from a plate which unfortunately has to be welded on, professionally it seems, not by a diy man, preferably by someone who's done this job before (I wish you could just bolt it on). But the price is MUCH cheaper -- under €600. Even cheaper if not hydraulic. I'm surprised the bit where you had to grind off didn't have a shim so the two surfaces don't have to grind against each other.
THUMB UP!
Nice install. Have a good one buddy
Thanks Jacky!!
In 1989 right after Hurricane Hugo came thru Charleston.... I was working a John Deere construction Dealership.....There were a lot of Debris removal companies in town.....I installed quite a few thumbs both hydraulic and stiff arm on big excavators.... Required hoist... clamps and welding......
I bet those thumbs were ridiculously heavy and much more time consuming to install than this little one 🙂
@@dehavenfamilyfarm Yessir,,,,,,,, took about 2 day removing paint positioning multiple vertical welds.....
P.S Our newly aquired R510 Kubota wheel loader... We bought a Heavy dudy Grapple and built the mounting brackets,,, to use it to load Bermuda spriggs into the Transplanter.......Got a video showing it in action....
Nice video Chris
Thank you Jan!!
Price please
It was a while ago I bought it, so I don't remember the exact price but believe the factory thumb was around $2700 shipped to me.
Thanks !
Not an ideal situation ;) using a bolt punch! Looks like a welding job by me...shrunk a little in welding without support. Not an issue, just grind the mistake :) We've gotta get you a ball peen hammer to replace that claw hammer Chris ;)
Yes, more punches and a ball peen hammer would be great 🙂
I wish our excavator had a thumb. Would come in handy
They sure do! It's like having a big hand 😂
That’s an ugly dirt bike.