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Utility Thumbs, 435 mm (17 in) 6 Teeth/2 Tine Utility Thumb for 8 Ton Mini Excavators

Utility Thumbs
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Cat® Utility Thumbs offer a cost-effective thumb design with hydraulic thumb control, combined with wide compatibility with machines, buckets and couplers.

Thumb Tine Spacing
Application
Cat® Utility thumbs are utilitarian in design. This style is perfect for the excavator that could benefit from a thumb for handling smaller size and lighter weight material on an occasional basis. They are best suited for the machine that does not handle material all day long.
Versatile
Application
Versatile
Utility thumbs are universal in that they work well with most all buckets and couplers. They are well-suited for fleets with a mix of machines with varying bucket and coupler combinations.
Easy Installation
Versatile
Easy Installation
An optional bracket can be welded onto the stick allowing for an easy installation if machine was not already fitted with one from the factory.
Cylinder Snubber
Easy Installation
Cylinder Snubber
A snubber in the thumb cylinder cushions the thumb as it retracts to it's stored position, thus reducing wear on components from unnecessary jolts and frees operator to focus on other tasks.
Shut-Off Valves/Quick Couplings
Cylinder Snubber
Shut-Off Valves/Quick Couplings
Allows for attachment of other work tools without removing thumb (ex. Hammer). The shut-off valve also functions as a hydraulic lock when not in use. Quick couplings allow the thumb to be disconnected and another tool used while the thumb is still attached to the stick.
Retractable Thumb
Shut-Off Valves/Quick Couplings
Retractable Thumb
Retractable thumb allows normal bucket loading when not in use.
Cross-Tube Design
Retractable Thumb
Cross-Tube Design
Maintains rigidity while offering optimized visibility for better site into bucket when lifting irregular loads.
Thumb Tine Spacing
Cross-Tube Design
Thumb Tine Spacing
Optimized tine and bucket tooth spacing allows thumb and bucket to mesh together without interference. Different width buckets can be used with the same thumb for maximum flexibility.
Application
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Rotation 133 degrees
Number of Teeth/Tines 6/2
Tines Included Yes
Machine Class 8 Ton Mini Excavators
Interface Type Pin On
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Length 1189 mm
Stored Height 576 mm
Overall Width 435 mm
Weight 145 kg
Tine Spacing 254 mm
Tine Thickness 20 mm