{"product_id":"landyindus-bolt-on-backhoe-thumb-5-position-adjustable-no-welding-required-folds-away-when-not-in-use-backhoe-front-hoe-high-strength-alloy-steel-593mm-22kg-e-mpbec-series","title":"LANDYINDUS Bolt-On Backhoe Thumb | 5-Position Adjustable | No Welding Required | Folds Away When Not in Use | Backhoe \u0026 Front Hoe | High-Strength Alloy Steel | 593mm | 22kg | E-MPBEC Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLANDYINDUS E-MPBEC Bolt-On Backhoe Thumb | 5-Position Adjustable | No Welding Required — Bolt On, Reposition, Remove Without Tools | Folds Away When Not in Use | Backhoe \u0026amp; Front Hoe | High-Strength Alloy Steel | 593mm | 22kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLANDYINDUS E-MPBEC Bolt-On Backhoe Thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003epractical, no-weld solution for backhoe and front hoe operators\u003c\/strong\u003e who need reliable gripping and material control without permanent machine modification. Designed to \u003cstrong\u003emount directly to the boom frame with a secure bolt-on connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, this mechanical thumb can be \u003cstrong\u003einstalled, repositioned, or removed without welding equipment or specialized tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it ideal for rental fleets, owner-operators, and contractors who work across multiple machines or jobsites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo Welding Required — Bolt On, Reposition, or Remove Without Specialized Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bolt-on design is the defining advantage of the E-MPBEC over weld-on mechanical thumbs and hydraulic thumbs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental fleets\u003c\/strong\u003e — install and remove between customers without machine modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner-operators with multiple machines\u003c\/strong\u003e — transfer between machines as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractors on multiple job sites\u003c\/strong\u003e — take the thumb with you, no permanent commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachines without auxiliary hydraulics\u003c\/strong\u003e — no hydraulic plumbing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackhoe Thumb vs Excavator Thumb — Bolt-On vs Weld-On, Backhoe vs Mini Excavator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeld-On Mechanical Thumb (E-PD\/E-TD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulic Thumb (E-HTB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eE-MPBEC Bolt-On Backhoe Thumb (This)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on — permanent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-on + hydraulic plumbing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on — no welding, removable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine modification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent + hydraulic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone — fully reversible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThumb positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual pin-set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic cab-controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-position manual adjust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolds away\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic retract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes — folds out of work envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini\/compact excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini excavator 1–9T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackhoe \u0026amp; front hoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent excavator upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-cycle productivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRental, multi-machine, no-weld requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5-Position Adjustable Design — Match Thumb Angle to Material Size, Lock Securely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efive-position adjustable design\u003c\/strong\u003e allows operators to \u003cstrong\u003eselect the optimal thumb angle to match the size and shape of the material being handled, then lock it securely in place\u003c\/strong\u003e for confident, controlled gripping. When the thumb is not needed, it \u003cstrong\u003efolds back cleanly — keeping it out of the work envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e and allowing the bucket to operate normally without interference or obstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Critical Sizing Requirement — Measure Your Bucket Before Ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProper sizing is critical for safe and effective operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Before ordering, \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your bucket from the boom pin to the cutting edge teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensure the thumb length is at least equal to that measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thumb that is too short for your bucket will be \u003cstrong\u003eoverpowered by the bucket’s breakout force\u003c\/strong\u003e, risking damage to both the thumb and the machine. The E-MPBEC3.25IN measures \u003cstrong\u003e593mm in length and 140mm in width\u003c\/strong\u003e — verify your bucket measurement matches before purchase to protect your equipment and maintain warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction sites\u003c\/strong\u003e — rocks, concrete slabs, irregular material handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLand clearing\u003c\/strong\u003e — stumps, branches, brush clamping and removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemolition\u003c\/strong\u003e — debris sorting, rebar handling, concrete chunk loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgricultural\u003c\/strong\u003e — rock removal, root clearing, waste handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvage operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — grip and place irregular salvage materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental fleet deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e — install\/remove between customers, no machine modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on — no welding required, fully reversible, no permanent machine modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-position adjustable — match thumb angle to material, lock securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds away when not in use — bucket operates normally without interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackhoe \u0026amp; front hoe compatible — boom frame bolt-on mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-strength alloy steel — wear, impact \u0026amp; corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e593mm length | 140mm width | 334mm height | 22kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Drawing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6195\/4293\/files\/DM_20260827110416_006.jpg?v=1787799924\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-MPBEC3.25IN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e593\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e334\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffebee; border-left: 4px solid #e53935; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Sizing Warning — Measure Before Ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure your bucket from the \u003cstrong\u003eboom pin to the cutting edge teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e. The thumb length must be \u003cstrong\u003eat least equal to this measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e. A thumb shorter than your bucket will be overpowered by the bucket’s breakout force — risking damage to the thumb and machine. E-MPBEC3.25IN = 593mm. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your specific backhoe model and bucket size.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LANDYINDUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48774705709301,"sku":"E-MPBEC3.25IN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6195\/4293\/files\/DM_20260827110415_001.png?v=1787799942","url":"https:\/\/www.landyindus.com\/products\/landyindus-bolt-on-backhoe-thumb-5-position-adjustable-no-welding-required-folds-away-when-not-in-use-backhoe-front-hoe-high-strength-alloy-steel-593mm-22kg-e-mpbec-series","provider":"landyindus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}