Thumb on a JD47 Hoe

[GoodGuy]

Has anyone installed a thumb on a JD47 Backhoe ??
Eric

 

[theonlybull]

i'm sure it can be done.

goodguy, where abouts in NS are ya? annapolis valley here

 

[GoodGuy]

If you're in Bridgewater sometime, I'll buy you a Timmy's
Eric

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Goodguy, I am sure you will want an hydraulicly actuated one that also swivels... That will add one stick, lemme see I think I can come up with uses for a fourth one....

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[rockyridgefarm]

Look at this:

eBay Thumb

Looks like they keep listing this , $219 looks good....

Even it is from some foreign country...

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[GoodGuy]

Mike...
Hydraulic Thumb would be preferred but not 100% necessary, this would be a dollars and sense decision. The hydraulics could be an add-on later as well for some of the products I've seen although I've not seen any units mounted on a 47 hoe specifically. Mike, I've never seen a "swivel" thumb; please elaborate, you've got my interest.

 

[GoodGuy]

Mike...
Love ya, Man, thanks for the e-bay link, i'm in that "foreign" country & that definetly needs a closer look. Anyone had any dealings with this e-bay guy ?? Good/Bad Experiences ??
Thanks Again
Eric

 

[pekabu]

I have seen that thumb before, I believe on this website.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

<font color="green"> Mike, I've never seen a "swivel" thumb; please elaborate, you've got my interest. </font>

Just trying to get some more controls on that Hoe!!!

<font color="green"> Anyone had any dealings with this e-bay guy ?? Good/Bad Experiences </font>

I dunno, but I bet that kit is not welded at all, merely parts, But should be a snapp to weld up. (listen to me, can I weld?!!!)

 

[nobull1]

Eric,
I purchased one from these guy's last fall.They couldn't have given better service.The whole kit is in pieces as it looks like on the pic.You have to weld the entire thing together and then to your arm.The welding takes a lot more time than you would think as it has to be straight but it is not rocket science /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.I will post a pic for you to see and if you want to see in person I am on your way to Halifax so you could drop by.

 

[GoodGuy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> </font> Just trying to get some more controls on that Hoe!!! )</font>
Mike: You know how I've struggled with getting that 47 smooth; now you want me to add more controls to make it more difficult - What did I do to make you hate me - /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> "I have seen that thumb before, I believe on this website" </font>

Here is the site for them with more information.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

<font color="green"> Mike: You know how I've struggled with getting that 47 smooth; now you want me to add more controls to make it more difficult - What did I do to make you hate me - . </font>

Just takin' care of my friends...

Wouldn't a telescopic dipper stick be handy?

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[GoodGuy]

Mike....
If you keep going, you'll have me operating controls with hands, feet, elbows, & mouth. I'm told that my mouth.......on second thought, let's not go there /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif.