honey_badger
Well-known member
Hi all,
Looking to get a thumb on our jz70. I've toyed with the idea of making one a bit, but thought its best to check whats out there first.
The thing is, the machine isn't piped, and I'd like a hydrualic thumb. I've thought of piping it off the blade circuit with a diverter, but it doesn't like like it'll be especially easy or cheap.
So I was wondering if anyone knows of a thumb that could be purchased as a manual unit and then changed to hydraulic further down the line if i wished?
Ideally i'd like one that pivots off the pin in the bottom of the dipper, but its not a requirement, i just like the idea of the geometry from that setup.
Any suggestions or ideas welcome. (Even if its 'go hydraulic you won't regret it') - I've never used a manual or a hydraulic thumb so I can't say I have any idea on how much difference it actually makes.
Cheers, Tom
Looking to get a thumb on our jz70. I've toyed with the idea of making one a bit, but thought its best to check whats out there first.
The thing is, the machine isn't piped, and I'd like a hydrualic thumb. I've thought of piping it off the blade circuit with a diverter, but it doesn't like like it'll be especially easy or cheap.
So I was wondering if anyone knows of a thumb that could be purchased as a manual unit and then changed to hydraulic further down the line if i wished?
Ideally i'd like one that pivots off the pin in the bottom of the dipper, but its not a requirement, i just like the idea of the geometry from that setup.
Any suggestions or ideas welcome. (Even if its 'go hydraulic you won't regret it') - I've never used a manual or a hydraulic thumb so I can't say I have any idea on how much difference it actually makes.
Cheers, Tom