• Black manual thumb attachment for excavators, featuring a foldable design with multiple sharp buckets for digging or breaking up materials.
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Solesbee's Manual Excavator Thumb | Machine Size 2 – 39.5 Tons | For Excavators

Solesbee's Manual Excavator Thumb | Machine Size 2 – 39.5 Tons | For Excavators

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Machine Size Range – Fits excavators from 4,000 – 79,000 lbs (2 – 39.5 tons)

  • Secure Material Handling – Grip stumps, trees, brush, logs, pipe, stone, and debris with confidence
  • Weld‑On Design – Attaches to stick or boom arm for maximum strength and durability
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Product Description

Solesbee's Manual Excavator Thumb | Machine Size 2 – 39.5 Tons | For Excavators

DESCRIPTION

The Solesbee’s Manual Excavator Thumb is a rugged, cost‑effective solution for adding gripping capability to your excavator. Designed for machines from 4,000 – 79,000 lbs (2 – 39.5 tons), this thumb gives operators the ability to securely handle stumps, trees, brush, logs, pipe, stone, and demolition debris with precision and control.

Its welded‑on design ensures maximum strength, while the fold‑away feature allows the thumb to be tucked out of the way when not in use — leaving full bucket functionality for digging. Installation is straightforward for qualified welders, typically taking about two hours, and all pins and hardware are included for a complete setup.

Ideal for construction, landscaping, forestry, and site‑prep applications, the Solesbee’s Manual Excavator Thumb is built to withstand heavy use in demanding environments.

Key Features

  • Machine Size Range – Fits excavators from 4,000 – 79,000 lbs (2 – 39.5 tons)
  • Secure Material Handling – Grip stumps, trees, brush, logs, pipe, stone, and debris with confidence
  • Weld‑On Design – Attaches to stick or boom arm for maximum strength and durability
  • Fold‑Away Function – Tucks out of the way when not in use, with no interference to digging
  • Quick Installation – Can be installed by qualified welders in approximately 2 hours
  • Complete Kit – Includes all pins and mounting hardware
  • Low Maintenance – Simple, robust design with no hydraulic components
  • Versatile Applications – Suitable for site prep, demolition, waste recycling, and land clearing

Detailed Specifications

4–7k lbs (2 – 3.5 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Length No. of Teeth Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-.5/12 24 2 125
SET-.5/24 24 2 125
SET-.5QC/12 32 2 125
SET-.5QC/24 32 2 125

10–12k lbs (5 – 6 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Length No. of Teeth Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-.75/12 32 2 225
SET-.75/12 32 2 225
SET-.75QC 42 2 225
SET-.75QC 42 4 225

14–16k lbs (7 – 8 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Width Length No. of Teeth Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-1/12 12 38 2 300
SET-1/24 16 SEB-1/36 3 300
SET-1-QC 12 46 2 300
SET-1-QC 16 46 3 300

24–33k lbs (12 – 16.5 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Width Length No. of Teeth Mesh with bucket Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-1.5/36 25 48 4 36/5 600
SET-1.5/42 30 48 4 42/5 600
SET-1.5/36QC 25 56 4 36/5 600
SET-1.5/42QC 30 56 4 42/5 600

33–40k lbs ( 16.5 – 20 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Width Length No. of Teeth Mesh with bucket Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-2/36 25 48 4 36/5 750
SET-2/42 30 48 4 42/5 750
SET-2/48 34 48 5 48/6 750
SET-2/36QC 25 56 4 36/5 750
SET-2/42QC 30 56 4 42/5 750
SET-2/42QC 34 56 5 42/6 750

40–45k lbs (20 – 22.5 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Width Length No. of Teeth Mesh with bucket Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-2.5/36 25 58 4 36/5 950
SET-2.5/42 30 58 4 42/5 950
SET-2.5/48 34 58 4 48/5 950
SET-2.5/54 40 58 5 54/6 950
SET-2.5/36QC 25 66 4 36/5 950
SET-2.5/42QC 30 66 4 42/5 950
SET-2.5/42QC 34 66 4 48/5 950
SET-2.5/42QC 34 66 5 54/6 950

46–59k lbs ( 23 – 29.5 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Width Length No. of Teeth Mesh with bucket Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-3/36 25 58 4 36/5 1050
SET-3/42 30 58 4 42/5 1050
SET-3/48 34 58 4 48/5 1050
SET-3/54 40 58 5 54/6 1050
SET-3/36QC 25 66 4 36/5 1050
SET-3/42QC 30 66 4 42/5 1050
SET-3/42QC 34 66 4 48/5 1050
SET-3/42QC 34 66 5 54/6 1050

60–79k lbs ( 30 – 39.5 Tons) Excavators

Item Code Width Length No. of Teeth Mesh with bucket Est. Weight (lbs)
SET-4/42 30 - 4 42/5 1250
SET-4/48 34 - 4 48/5 1250
SET-4/54 40 - 5 54/6 1250
SET-4/42QC 30 - 4 42/5 1250
SET-4/42QC 34 - 4 48/5 1250
SET-4/42QC 34 - 5 54/6 1250

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