Gentec Equipment Mechanical Weld-On Thumb | Model MT824 | Size 8"x24" | Machine Size 2-4.5 Tons | For Excavators
DESCRIPTION
The Gentec Equipment MT824 Mechanical Weld-On Thumb is designed to enhance your excavator's versatility and material handling capability. Built for machines between 2 and 4.5 tons, this robust thumb features 1/2" thick AR400 steel tines in a ladder frame construction, ensuring maximum durability and strength. With its adjustable positions (90°, 105°, and 120°), the MT824 delivers exceptional flexibility and optimal functionality for a wide range of tasks.
Ideal for homeowners, landscapers, and small contractors, the MT824 provides a compact design that stows away easily, taking up only 21 7/8" of vertical space. Its greaseable main pin minimizes wear, ensuring smooth operation over time. Whether you’re digging or grabbing material, the MT824’s superior geometry offers reliable, high-performance functionality in demanding environments.
Maximize your excavator's potential and get more value out of your equipment with the Gentec MT824 Mechanical Weld-On Thumb the perfect investment for your next project.
Key Features
Durable AR400 Steel Construction Built with ½” thick AR400 steel tines, the MT824 thumb ensures superior durability for long-lasting performance in tough environments.
Three Adjustable Positions Choose between 90°, 105°, or 120° angles, providing versatility and the flexibility to tackle a wide range of material handling tasks.
Compact Design When stowed, the thumb takes up only 21 7/8” vertical space, ensuring it doesn’t interfere with other operations on your excavator.
Greaseable Main Pin The greaseable main pin ensures smooth operation, reducing wear and maintenance costs over time.
Optimized for 2 to 4.5 Ton Excavators Ideal for machines weighing between 2 tons (4,000lbs) and 4.5 tons (9,000lbs), making it a versatile choice for various excavators.
Ladder Frame Construction The ladder frame construction reinforces the thumb, providing extra strength and stability during material handling.
No Loose Parts When Stowed When stored, there are no loose parts, ensuring that the thumb is secure and ready for use whenever needed.
Ideal for Landscaping and Small Contractors Perfect for homeowners, landscapers, and small contractors, offering high efficiency for small to medium-scale excavation projects.
Easy to Weld On The weld-on mounting design allows for quick and easy installation on your excavator for seamless integration.
Heavy Duty Performance The AR400 steel ensures that this thumb can withstand the most demanding jobs, delivering performance and reliability.
A-Frame Link Design The A-frame link design increases torsional rigidity, allowing the thumb to handle tougher, more strenuous tasks without compromising functionality.
Compact Thumb Stowing Stows away neatly to only 7.5” off the excavator stick, ensuring your machine stays organized and ready for the next task.
Reduced Maintenance The greaseable components and robust construction reduce the frequency of maintenance, saving time and money on repairs.
Enhanced Reach and Flexibility The 120-degree maximum extension angle offers greater reach and versatility compared to competitors.
Replacement Parts Availability Spare and replacement parts are readily available, ensuring your thumb is always in top working condition.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Model
MT824
Thumb Width
8"
Thumb Length
24"
Tine Material
Hardox 400
Tine Thickness
1/2"
Backplate Width
3"
Backplate Height
18"
Main Pin Diameter
2"
Max Extension Angle
120°
Excavator Weight Class
2 to 4.5 tons (4,000lbs to 9,000lbs)
Min. Operating Weight
2 tons (4,000lbs)
Max. Operating Weight
4.5 tons (9,000lbs)
Stowed Position Height
21 7/8"
Stowed Position Extension
7.5"
Weight
102 lbs
Mounting Type
Weld-On
Thumb Operation
Mechanical
Manuals & Documents
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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.