Gentec Equipment Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb | Model HT824 | Size 8" x 24" | Machine Size 1.5-4 Tons | For Excavators
DESCRIPTION
Introducing the Gentec Equipment HT824 Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb – your ideal solution for maximizing your excavator’s productivity and versatility. This 8" x 24" thumb is engineered for machines weighing between 4,000lbs and 9,000lbs, ensuring a secure and durable fit for a wide range of excavators. Constructed from high-strength AR400 steel, its 1/2" thick tines and ladder frame design ensure exceptional strength, while the double-sealed welded cylinder enhances long-term reliability and performance. With an impressive 140-degree extension angle and greaseable cylinder pins, the HT824 thumb offers superior geometry for smooth and efficient operation, preventing equipment damage during use. It’s built for heavy-duty tasks, and its minimal stowed dimensions ensure ease of storage and efficient use during digging. Enhance your excavator's capabilities with the HT824 Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb, designed to deliver efficiency, reliability, and long-lasting durability for your toughest projects.
Key Features
Built for Heavy-Duty Excavators: The HT824 Hydraulic Weld-On Thumb fits excavators weighing between 4,000lbs and 9,000lbs, ensuring reliable compatibility for your machinery.
Durable AR400 Steel Construction: Crafted from 1/2" thick AR400 steel, this thumb offers enhanced strength and durability for the most demanding jobs.
Superior Thumb Geometry: With a 140-degree maximum extension angle, this thumb provides optimal versatility and maximum reach, making it ideal for various excavation tasks.
Greaseable Cylinder Pins: The greaseable pins and main pin reduce wear and tear, ensuring smoother operations and prolonged thumb life.
Minimal Stowed Dimensions: The tines extend only 11" from the excavator stick in the fully retracted position, offering compact storage without sacrificing performance.
Mechanical Stop for Safe Operation: The thumb’s design mechanically prevents cylinder lock-out, safeguarding your equipment from potential damage during retraction.
Quick and Easy Installation: Weld-on mounting design allows for fast and secure attachment to your excavator, improving jobsite efficiency.
Maximized Digging Efficiency: By increasing your excavator’s handling capabilities, the HT824 helps you complete tasks faster, boosting productivity on site.
Long-Term Investment: Built to last and designed for consistent performance, the HT824 delivers long-term value and superior reliability.
Compact Yet Powerful: Tines only extend 11" away from the excavator stick, keeping the thumb compact and maneuverable while maintaining full functionality.
Designed for Excavators: Compatible with a variety of excavators within the 1.5 to 4 tons weight class, providing versatility across different machine models.
Enhanced Safety: The mechanical stop for lock-out protection and reinforced steel construction ensure safe operation, even under heavy-duty conditions.
Hydraulic Cylinder Included: The thumb comes with a pre-installed hydraulic cylinder, simplifying the installation process and reducing setup time.
1-Year Warranty: Backed by a 1-year warranty, Gentec guarantees the HT824's durability and performance, offering peace of mind with every purchase.
Detailed Specifications
Feature
Detail
Model
HT824
Width
8"
Length
24"
Material
AR400 Steel
Tine Thickness
1/2"
Mounting Type
Weld-On
Cylinder Type
Double-Sealed Welded
Main Pin Diameter
2"
Backplate Width
3"
Backplate Height
30"
Max Operating Weight
9,000 lbs
Min Operating Weight
4,000 lbs
Excavator Weight Class
1.5 to 4 tons
Max Extension Angle
140°
Stowed-Position Height
30"
Hydraulic Port Size
SAE-08 (ORB-08)
Greaseable Pins
Yes
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 107 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.
The week before leaving for my mule deer hunt in Wyoming, I seeded the area surrounding the new runway at Wertheimer Airport in Norman.
This past Tuesday, I returned to finish the job and was pleased to see that the seed I planted just two weeks earlier was already germinating and coming up nicely.
These pictures show the freshly seeded areas alongside those planted two weeks ago. It’s a great comparison and a good example of what proper seedbed preparation and planting can accomplish.
I used my Ferminator G-3, which is one impressive piece of equipment. It prepares the seedbed, plants the seed, smooths the soil, and firms everything up for good seed-to-soil contact—all in one efficient operation.
I’ve owned and operated several no-till drills over the years, but I can say without hesitation that the Ferminator is the most efficient and versatile seeding machine I’ve ever owned.
There’s something pretty satisfying about returning to a job and seeing those first green shoots coming through the ground. That’s when you know your hard work is paying off!
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
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.
seeds come out way to fast at lowest setting when planting alfalfa literally the only reason I bought it now I can't even use it and I can't return it so I'm stuck with it for the price you pay you would think it would work!
It’s built solid. It handles Field grass hip high pretty well. With the maintaining the field grass after the first cut, the pasture field is starting to look like a lawn. The 84 inch with the best thing to get for 8 acres. It’s best to order belts for back up in the event if the belts were to break. But overall, I like the product quality is good.
When I think of ripping it outdoors something else comes to mind, but I digress. This spreader is awesome. Works like a champ. The hopper is big enough to do my 1 acre lot for my applications. Just load once and go. I would highly recommend this spreader. It saves a ton of time and is a quality product.