Heavy-Duty Gripping Power with Maximum Flexibility
Gardner Engineering’s Bracket Pivot Style Hydraulic Thumb is a go-to solution for contractors needing extra grip and control during lifting, sorting, and placing tasks. Welded to a base plate on the dipper arm, this thumb style provides a secure hold and operates independently from the main bucket pin—making installation easier and more flexible.
Matched with our Rock Finger Tynes, this thumb offers excellent visibility and tight access handling, making it ideal for rock wall construction and tricky site conditions.
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What It’s Used For:
- Picking and placing rocks, logs, and material
- Rock wall building
- Confined space material handling
- Demolition, land clearing, and scrap sorting
- Cleanup jobs and lifting awkward loads
Features & Benefits:
- Australian Made – Built tough in our Loganholme workshop
- Bracket Mounted – Weld-on base plate avoids dipper pin removal
- Versatile & Reliable – Great for narrow trench work and tight access
- High-Strength Build – Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinder and hi-tensile steel
- Works with Rock Finger Tynes – Adds visibility and control
- Custom Designed – Built to suit your machine and hitch setup
Technical Details:
- Suits excavators from 1.5T to 50T+
- Weld-on base plate design (no need to remove dipper pin)
- Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinder included
- Custom sizing and geometry available
- Compatible with most quick hitches and standard buckets
- 12-month manufacturer warranty
FAQS
2. Will the hydraulic thumb fit my excavator?
Yes! Gardner Engineering’s hydraulic thumbs are custom-built to suit all makes and models of excavators from 1.5 to 50 tonnes. Just let us know your machine’s specs and we’ll make sure it fits perfectly.
3. Can I install a hydraulic thumb myself?
While some customers with mechanical experience do install their thumbs, we recommend professional installation for best results. The bracket pivot style is especially user-friendly, as it doesn’t require removing the dipper pin during installation.
4. What materials can I handle with a hydraulic thumb?
Hydraulic thumbs are great for grabbing and controlling irregular objects like rocks, logs, branches, concrete, and demolition debris. They dramatically improve your machine’s ability to grip and move materials that would otherwise fall out of a standard bucket.
5. Does it come with a warranty?
Yes. All Gardner Engineering hydraulic thumbs come with a 12-month manufacturer warranty. They’re built right here in Australia using high-tensile steel and heavy-duty hydraulic components designed to last.
