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HFP Hydraulic Thumb Grab Kit | 8–16 Ton Excavators | From $4,990 inc GST
HFP Hydraulic Thumb Grab Kit – 8–16T Excavators
The HFP Hydraulic Thumb Grab Kit is engineered to improve material control, handling efficiency, and machine versatility across excavators from 8 to 16 tonnes.
Designed for Australian operating conditions, these hydraulic thumb systems allow operators to securely grip logs, rocks, demolition debris, green waste, concrete, and irregular materials using the excavator’s existing bucket.
Commonly used across demolition, civil construction, infrastructure projects, vegetation management, council operations, waste handling, and material placement applications, hydraulic thumbs significantly improve productivity while reducing manual handling requirements on-site.
Suitable for contractors, hire fleets, OEM supply programs, infrastructure projects, and government operators requiring a durable, serviceable, and professionally supported hydraulic thumb solution.
Backed locally with parts, technical support, and after-sales service.
Key Features & Benefits
• Suits excavators from 8–16 tonnes
• Converts existing bucket into a controlled gripping system
• Improves material handling precision and job efficiency
• Ideal for logs, rocks, demolition debris, green waste, and irregular materials
• Heavy-duty Grade 350 high-tensile steel thumb body
• Bohler 8620 alloy steel pins manufactured in Germany
• Machine-specific integration for proper geometry and operation
• Heavy-duty support arm and mounting bracket system
• Hydraulic operation for controlled gripping performance
• Designed for Australian conditions
• Backed locally with parts, technical support, and after-sales service
Suitable Applications
Ideal for:
• Demolition
• Civil construction
• Infrastructure works
• Tree work
• Green waste handling
• Rock handling
• Site clean-ups
• Waste and recycling operations
Functional Overview
Hydraulic thumbs operate in conjunction with your excavator’s existing bucket, converting the bucket into a controlled gripping system.
This improves:
• Material control
• Handling precision
• Operator efficiency
• Site safety
• Reduced manual handling risk
The HFP system is engineered for reliable long-term operation across demanding commercial environments.
Design & Construction
Grade 350 High-Tensile Steel Thumb Body
Designed for strength, durability, and long-term structural integrity.
Bohler 8620 Alloy Steel Pins
High-wear resistance pins suited to continuous commercial duty cycles.
Machine-Specific Integration
Designed to integrate cleanly with excavator geometry and existing bucket configurations.
Heavy-Duty Support Arm & Mounting Brackets
Ensures proper alignment, load distribution, and structural reliability during operation.
Machine Compatibility
• Excavator suitability: 8–16 tonnes
• Compatibility: Suitable for all major excavator makes and models within this operating range
• Uses customer’s existing bucket (bucket not included)
• Hydraulic operation
Machine make, model, and pickup specifications must be provided during checkout or after purchase to ensure correct fitment.
Excavator Size & Fitment Notes
Excavator tonnage ranges listed are intended as a general guide only.
Machine operating weights, linkage geometry, quick hitch configurations, arm design, and intended application can vary significantly between manufacturers and models.
Machines within the same tonne range may utilise different pin sizes, pickup geometries, and linkage configurations depending on manufacturer design and operating requirements.
Larger pin configurations and heavier-duty hitch setups may require reinforced mounting configurations, heavier structural components, and larger hydraulic thumb assemblies to ensure safe operation and long-term durability.
Some machines may therefore fall into a larger attachment class than their operating weight alone would normally suggest.
Factors affecting sizing can include:
• Pin diameter
• Pickup geometry
• Hydraulic hitch configuration
• Lift capacity requirements
• Machine stability
• Material type and operating environment
For this reason, all hydraulic thumb kits are configured based on the machine specifications supplied at the time of order to ensure correct fitment, structural suitability, and optimal performance.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Excavator Suitability | 8–16 Ton |
| Construction Material | Grade 350 High-Tensile Steel |
| Pins | Bohler 8620 Alloy Steel |
| Operation | Hydraulic |
| Bucket Included | No |
| Installation | Bolt-on / Weld-on depending on machine configuration |
Package Includes
Each kit is supplied as a complete ready-to-install package:
• Hydraulic thumb assembly
• Pins
• Mounting brackets
• Support arm
Hydraulic plumbing supplied where applicable to the selected kit configuration.
Bucket not included.
Installation
• Installation can be completed by a suitably qualified technician
• Optional installation services available — contact us for pricing and availability
Product Images
Images are for illustration purposes only and may show optional extras, different configurations, or alternative sizes.
Actual product supplied may vary depending on machine fitment, selected specifications, and ongoing product improvements.
Freight & Delivery
Delivery is typically arranged to:
• Your nearest freight depot, or
• A commercial business with forklift facilities
Residential and farm delivery options are also available.
Please note any property with a house is classified as residential by freight carriers and may incur additional delivery charges.
Contact us with your suburb and postcode for an accurate freight quote.
Support & Warranty
All products are backed locally by HFP Attachments with access to parts, technical support, repairs and after-sales service.
Manufacturer's warranty applies.
Warranty claims are handled locally through HFP Attachments. In the event of a warranty issue, you deal directly with our Australian team rather than being required to return products overseas for assessment or repair.
Our goal is to minimise downtime and provide practical solutions as quickly as possible.
Why Choose HFP Attachments
Most suppliers just import and move boxes — then you're on your own. HFP is different.
We don't just sell attachments. We build them, support them, repair them and stand behind them.
- Australian-made attachments manufactured in-house
- Imported attachments backed by local parts and support
- Expert advice from purchase through to installation
- Workshop-based repairs and modifications available
- Local warranty support with real people you can contact
- Experienced team who understand fitment and real-world applications
Whether you choose Australian-made or imported equipment, you're dealing with a company that works with attachments every day — not just a reseller.
With HFP, you get the right attachment, correctly fitted and backed by local support.
Contact & Orders
Phone: 03 9762 6483
Email: sales@stengineering.com.au
Order Online: Available via our website checkout