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Old 03-13-2009, 07:46 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Default Re: Custom hydraulic backhoe thumb

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Originally Posted by rbarnett View Post
Very nice idea, and I am copying it, sort of, for my Kubota Excavator. I have all the major parts, and will build before I start a demolition job next month. Thanks for sharing the build. I'll document mine when I get started.
Thx, Bob

Many of those excavators already come plumbed for an AUX circuit at the
end of the dipper. You may even have more than 2500psi to work with.
You may get 7-8000 lbs of pulling force on the end of your dipper at the
thumb pivot....remember to build that weldment strong!
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