Fixed thumb for a Takeuchi TB 015 mini ex

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sgf

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Does anyone know of a thumb that they know fits a Takeuchi TB 015? I did find this https://www.ebay.com/itm/Backhoe-Thumb-Excavator-Universal-Claw-Tractor-Kubota-Deere-Attachment-/284119766593?mkcid=16&mkevmkev t=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 but the seller can't say if it fits. I am not using it for commercial use and would only use it occasionally to move brush or or logs, no rock.
 
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sgf

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I bought my thumb about a year ago and finally got it installed so I figured I'd share the results in case it helps someone else. My machine is plumbed to where I could have added a hydraulic thumb. I opted for the fixed thumb solely due to a much lower price point.

Ultimately this is what I got. https://www.palletforks.com/tractor...-weld-on-backhoe-thumb-attachment/122992.html
The 24" was a bit long for my smaller bucket. I knew this up front and decided I could cut it shorter if I needed to. The thumb seems well made but so far I have only tested it. One thing to be aware of is it does not fold back for storage. I confirmed this with Titan. I am not sure if the larger model does. It's not a big deal to me since since it easily installs and is removed by three quick release pins and the weight isn't bad.
 

foton

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you will like having a thumb , they are so useful, but once you have one you will not know how you did without it,
 
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