Mechanical Thumb For Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

[ksmmoto]

Thinking of putting a mechanical thumb on my Kubota BL4690 Backhoe. Would be real handy for stumps and concrete removel. I know it can create more stress in the backhoe, but I have a good feel for equipment.

Found a weld on model at:

http://cdp-backhoe.com

Has anybody tried one?

ksmmoto

 

[notamustang]

Here are some coments on a homebuilt thumb
Cheap plans to build a stationary one
Just some ideas, I dont know if there are some dimensions here on the forum. There are plenty of pics of what people have done and they are more than willing to share info /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

I still haven't tried one, but you can get a $20 discount from CDP as a TBN member. Check this thread I posted some time ago. John
Backhoe thumb discount

 

[GuglioLS]

Thumbs are a good thing for a BH.
There are lots of variations here is one of mine:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/buildit/Number/584591/page/2/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/all/vc/1