Gentec Equipment Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb | Model HT2458 | Size 24"x58" | Machine Size 20-27 Tons | For Excavators
DESCRIPTION
Upgrade your excavation performance with the Gentec Equipment HT2458 Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb, engineered for heavy-duty applications and large excavators. Designed for machines in the 20–27 ton class, this robust attachment delivers unmatched gripping power, precision handling, and long-term durability on demanding job sites.
Built with AR400 steel tines in a reinforced ladder-frame design, this thumb ensures superior strength for handling rocks, debris, and demolition materials. The double-sealed hydraulic cylinder with spherical bushings minimizes wear while enhancing reliability under extreme conditions. With a 113-degree extension angle and compact stowed profile, operators benefit from maximum flexibility without compromising digging efficiency.
This attachment also features top-mounted hydraulic ports for hose protection, greaseable pins for easy maintenance, and a larger port size for faster cycling. Whether you're in construction, demolition, or land clearing, the HT2458 is a powerful, efficient solution built to maximize productivity and machine capability.
Key Features
Heavy-Duty AR400 Steel Tines Construction Built with four 1 1/2" thick AR400 steel tines in a reinforced ladder-frame layout, delivering exceptional strength and durability for handling heavy materials in demanding excavation and demolition environments.
Optimized for 20–27 Ton Excavators Specifically engineered to match excavators within the 40,000–54,000 lbs range, ensuring ideal compatibility, improved efficiency, and maximum performance across heavy-duty construction and earthmoving applications.
Advanced Hydraulic Cylinder Performance Equipped with a double-sealed welded hydraulic cylinder and spherical bushings that reduce side loading stress, ensuring smoother operation, longer service life, and reliable performance under extreme working conditions.
113-Degree Maximum Extension Angle Provides superior reach and flexibility for grabbing, sorting, and placing materials, improving operator control and increasing productivity across a wide range of excavation tasks.
Compact Stowed Design Efficiency Engineered with minimized stowed dimensions, allowing the thumb to retract neatly and stay out of the way during digging, maintaining full bucket functionality and operational efficiency.
Top-Mounted Hydraulic Ports Safety Hydraulic ports positioned at the top of the cylinder protect hoses from damage, reducing downtime and maintenance costs while enhancing overall safety on the job site.
Hydraulic Cushion Protection System Integrated cushioning at the top of the cylinder stroke absorbs impact during retraction, preventing internal damage and extending the lifespan of hydraulic components.
Greaseable Pins for Easy Maintenance Features greaseable cylinder and main pins, allowing for quick servicing, reduced wear, and improved longevity of moving parts in high-use environments.
Hardened Pins and Bushings Durability Main pin and bushings are heat-treated for superior resistance to wear, ensuring long-lasting performance even under continuous heavy-duty operation.
Faster Cycling with Larger Port Size Larger SAE-12 hydraulic ports improve oil flow, enabling quicker thumb movement and enhancing overall machine productivity on time-sensitive projects.
Reinforced Gusseted Frame Design Additional gusset reinforcement strengthens the structure, minimizing flex and maximizing load-bearing capability during tough material handling tasks.
Wide 24-Inch Grip Coverage Provides enhanced material handling capacity, allowing operators to securely grasp large objects such as logs, rocks, and debris with improved stability and control.
Full-Length 58-Inch Reach Capability Extended length ensures better reach and versatility, making it ideal for deep trenching, demolition sorting, and large-scale material handling operations.
Integrated Cylinder Included Comes complete with a high-performance hydraulic cylinder, eliminating the need for additional components and simplifying installation for faster job site deployment.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Gentec Equipment
Model
HT2458
Attachment Type
Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb
Machine Compatibility
Excavators
Excavator Class
20–27 Tons
Operating Weight Range
40,000–54,000 lbs
Width
24 inches
Length
58 inches
Net Weight
900 lbs
Tine Material
Hardox / AR400 Steel
Tine Thickness
1 1/2 inches
Number of Tines
4
Mounting Type
Weld-On
Operation Type
Hydraulic
Main Pin Diameter
2 3/4 inches
Backplate Width
7 inches
Backplate Height
78.625 inches
Maximum Extension Angle
113 degrees
Stowed Position Height
78.625 inches
Hydraulic Port Size
SAE-12 (ORB-12)
Cylinder Type
Double-Sealed Welded
Availability
Next Day
Manuals & Documents
General Warranty Info:
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 94 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?