GoodGuy
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Has anyone installed a thumb on a JD47 Backhoe ??
Eric
Eric
Thumb on a JD47 Hoe
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theonlybull
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i'm sure it can be done.
goodguy, where abouts in NS are ya? annapolis valley here
goodguy, where abouts in NS are ya? annapolis valley here
rockyridgefarm
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Goodguy, I am sure you will want an hydraulicly actuated one that also swivels... That will add one stick, lemme see I think I can come up with uses for a fourth one....
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rockyridgefarm
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Look at this:
eBay Thumb
Looks like they keep listing this , $219 looks good....
Even it is from some foreign country...
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eBay Thumb
Looks like they keep listing this , $219 looks good....
Even it is from some foreign country...
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Mike...
Hydraulic Thumb would be preferred but not 100% necessary, this would be a dollars and sense decision. The hydraulics could be an add-on later as well for some of the products I've seen although I've not seen any units mounted on a 47 hoe specifically. Mike, I've never seen a "swivel" thumb; please elaborate, you've got my interest.
Hydraulic Thumb would be preferred but not 100% necessary, this would be a dollars and sense decision. The hydraulics could be an add-on later as well for some of the products I've seen although I've not seen any units mounted on a 47 hoe specifically. Mike, I've never seen a "swivel" thumb; please elaborate, you've got my interest.
rockyridgefarm
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<font color="green"> Mike, I've never seen a "swivel" thumb; please elaborate, you've got my interest. </font>
Just trying to get some more controls on that Hoe!!!
<font color="green"> Anyone had any dealings with this e-bay guy ?? Good/Bad Experiences </font>
I dunno, but I bet that kit is not welded at all, merely parts, But should be a snapp to weld up. (listen to me, can I weld?!!!)
Just trying to get some more controls on that Hoe!!!
<font color="green"> Anyone had any dealings with this e-bay guy ?? Good/Bad Experiences </font>
I dunno, but I bet that kit is not welded at all, merely parts, But should be a snapp to weld up. (listen to me, can I weld?!!!)
nobull1
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Eric,
I purchased one from these guy's last fall.They couldn't have given better service.The whole kit is in pieces as it looks like on the pic.You have to weld the entire thing together and then to your arm.The welding takes a lot more time than you would think as it has to be straight but it is not rocket science /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.I will post a pic for you to see and if you want to see in person I am on your way to Halifax so you could drop by.
I purchased one from these guy's last fall.They couldn't have given better service.The whole kit is in pieces as it looks like on the pic.You have to weld the entire thing together and then to your arm.The welding takes a lot more time than you would think as it has to be straight but it is not rocket science /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.I will post a pic for you to see and if you want to see in person I am on your way to Halifax so you could drop by.
