Heavy Duty Direct Link Thumb for Compact Excavator with Hitachi Wedge Lock Coupler
This Viking West direct link thumb provides increased excavator versatility when fitted with a bucket, blade or rake. Viking West heavy duty thumbs feature a simple yet robust design that delivers outstanding performance.
Features
Serviceable Bushings
The pivot pin bore features greaseable and replaceable hardened bushings, ensuring smooth operation, enhanced durability, and easy serviceability.
Induction Hardened Pins
Thumb includes OEM quality high strength induction hardened pins and locking hardware.
T1 Tines
Our thumb tine plates are crafted from high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel, known for its exceptional strength, toughness and wear resistance. This makes it an ideal choice for heavy-duty applications such as excavator thumbs, where durability is essential.
Serrated Tines
We add a serrated profile to thumb tines to improve grip on irregular or slippery materials like rocks, logs, and debris. This design enhances the excavator's ability to securely and efficiently handle diverse materials, ideal for applications such as demolition, forestry, and material handling.
Spherical Bushings
Our thumb cylinders are equipped with spherical bushings to allow slight angular movement to accommodate misalignment and reduce stress on the cylinder. This flexibility minimizes wear on seals and other components, enhancing durability and extending the cylinder's lifespan.
Bucket Pin Rotation Axis
Because the thumb and bucket share the same pivot point, the grip angle between the bucket and the thumb remains consistent throughout the rotation. This allows for a more stable and secure hold on materials of varying shapes and sizes.