Clamp-on thumb for B670/B7100?

[Lil Foot]

Does anyone know of a bolt-on, non-hydraulic thumb for a B670 Backhoe on a B7100? Seems like it would be a mighty handy item.

 

[Lil Foot]

How about a bolt on thumb for any small backhoe? Might give me a starting point.

 

[MagKarl]

They are out there, I've seen some postings on Tractorbynet. I can certainly see the appeal, I've had lots of times when a thumb would be handy.

There's one thread in particular on TBN that comes to mind is a build that resulted in repeated dipper stick damage. You specified clamp on and this thread is a build, but lots to learn from out there. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/123185-yet-another-thumb-its-way.html

Effectively reacting the curl load with the dipper is the troublesome part for some. Do your homework and please post pics. I'll probably build one someday when I've got more time.

 

[Lil Foot]

Thanks for the reply, an interesting read. A little more research seems to be in order.