How do you measure a backhoe thumb?
Standing on the Side of the bucket you want to measure from the center of the pin ( the pin that attaches the bucket to the arm )to the teeth on the edge of the bucket. You’ll also want to measure the outside width of the Dog Ears ( On the bucket ) and finally you’ll need the diameter of the pin.
What attachments can you put on a backhoe?
Types of Backhoe Loader Attachments
- Augers.
- Compactors such as vibratory plate and compacting wheel.
- Cold planers.
- Couplers such as dual pin grabber and pin puller style.
- Rear buckets such as heavy duty, ditch cleaning and high capacity buckets.
- Hammers.
- Rippers.
- Thumbs.
How is excavator stick length measured?
Measure the width of the stick at the spot where the bucket will be pinned to the stick. Determine the working length of the stick by measuring from one of the pin holes used to connect the bucket to the stick to the center of one of the pin holes used to connect the boom to the stick.
What is a backhoe attachment?
The backhoe attachment consists of a bucket, which is mounted to (and pivots on the end of) a dipper (dipper stick formally), with the dipper pivoting on the boom’s outer end. The boom is attached to a horizontal pivot point, which in turn is attached to the tractor through a vertical pivot point called the kingpost.
What is a hydraulic thumb?
The hydraulic thumb is a versatile attachment that can easily pick up bulky materials such as big rocks, debris, trees and logs with precision. The hydraulic thumb for backhoes, excavators and mini-excavators are easy to control and open and close with speed and accuracy.
What is stick boom?
Stick boom lifts are often referred to as ‘straight stick booms’ or ‘telescopic booms’ due to the fact that the access platform is attached to a straight arm or ‘boom’ which extends like a telescope.