MECHANICAL THUMBS – VERSATILITY IN ACTION
These three-position thumbs are ideal for use in demolition, recycling operations, landscaping and general construction applications.
FRD USA offers a full line of thumbs designed to fit carriers ranging in size from 3,000-120,000 pounds. All tines are fabricated with AR400 steel, which is 38% stronger and 46% harder than commonly used T-1 steel. All pins are machined from hardened steel alloy for low maintenance.
Features & Benefits
- Expanded range of heavy-duty thumbs permits installation on mini-excavators, rubber-tired back-hoes and excavators.
- All steel tines are fabricated with AR400 (abrasion resistant) steel, serrated and gusseted, it is 38% stronger, 46% harder than T-1 Steel.
- Thumbs feature three versatile, ridged positions to adapt to a variety of working conditions.
- Pins are machined out of hardened steel alloy.
- Overall thumb width never exceeds the carriers minimum bucket width eliminating potential interference during operation.
- Thumbs fold flush and maintain a low profile when pinned flat against mounting bracket.
- No additional parts are required to hold thumb in retracted position.
- All units shipped with easy-to-follow installation instructions.
CARRIER COMPATIBILITY GUIDE for MECHANICAL THUMB
Select FRD Model
MT 3X10
MT 8X16
MT 8X16L
MT 16X33HD
MT 33X40
MT 40X55
MT 65X80
MT 80X120