Hydraulic thumb
Mecalac offers a hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset for its 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models.
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| Mecalac offers a hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset for its 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. |
The thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. This makes it ideal for contractors in several industries including utilities, landscaping, road maintenance and general construction.
“Mecalac believes a machine that doesn’t make an operator’s life easier has no place on the job site,” says Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America. “The hydraulic thumb not only increases productivity, it keeps workers safer and makes their lives easier.”
The hydraulic thumb option permanently mounts to the bucket linkage where it is powered by the boom’s hydraulic cylinder. Unlike grappling buckets or other attachments that must be dismantled during other operations, the hydraulic thumb can remain attached during digging work or other tasks. The thumb is composed of four teeth and is compatible with Mecalac’s Connect hydraulic quick coupler. When engaged, the constant pressure exerted on the thumb throughout the cylinders stroke ensures precise control of the load, allowing operators to efficiently move boulders, pipes and other cumbersome objects without leaving the cab or changing the attachment.
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