BX hydraulic backhoe thumb build

[Wildfire]

Paul, your videos are great. I watched your thumb build and it gave me some info and ideas for my build.

Thank you. Good luck with your project. A very nice mod to do.

 

[BXHoosier]

Made some progress this week. Got the hoses made and routed from my rear remotes valve to the thumb cylinder. I made the hoses in two sections so that if a hose gets damaged near the cylinder it will be a much easier and cheaper to replace. The thumb plates got cut today after a little goof up yesterday when they got cut double size. Those pieces might end up getting used to build a grapple.

 

[BigG]

Those double sized pieces would work well to make a grapple that is fitted over the pallet forks.

 

[BXHoosier]

Ready to weld the cylinder mount to the dipperstick and weld the thumb together. Just need to cut a plate to weld between the thumb side plates.

 

[dlsmith]

Got a new TV eh?

 

[BXHoosier]

Got a new TV eh?

Nope, just an old box full of cardboard that I put down on the floor when I paint to keep overspray off the concrete.

Got the cylinder mount welded to the dipperstick today.

 

[BXHoosier]

Thumb is almost done. Need to cut off a little where the bucket links hit the thumb and limit bucket curl. Picked up some paint to spray on the thumb and cylinder. Need to pick up some sleeve to protect the hoses.

 

[BXHoosier]

Finished the thumb today. Made a new bracket to relocate the bulkhead fittings and added sleeve to the hoses.

 

[fenderbender]

Nice

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[Yooper]

Great job! Looks factory

 

[BXHoosier]

Thanks guys! I will try to get some pics of it in action.

 

[Fluke631]

Can we get a pic of the operator seat, I am curious to see lever position from your remote valve.

Thanks

 

[BXHoosier]

Here are some pics of the valve position. With the seat turned backwards, the handles are roughly even with my hip. With the seat turned forward, the handles are slightly further back and a little higher.

 

[Fluke631]

Here are some pics of the valve position. With the seat turned backwards, the handles are roughly even with my hip. With the seat turned forward, the handles are slightly further back and a little higher.

Thank you!