Excavator Thumbs

Tysea’s excavator thumbs are the ideal attachment to increase the effectiveness of certain attachments, such as buckets, rakes and blades.  

Our thumbs are designed to efficiently go from digging to material handling without having to switch attachments or leave the machine.  

Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.

An excavator thumb ideal for a variety of industries such as forestry, logging, site prep, waste and construction.

Tysea offers two thumb options, the progressive link (pro-link) thumb and the direct link thumb.  See below for info on these two options.

Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Excavator progressive link thumb, installed with excavator clean up bucket

Progressive Link Thumb

  • Optional tooth design; spacing and number of teeth
  • Serrated teeth for added security and superior hold
  • Hydraulic cylinder manufactured in house
  • Progressive link dual pin mount
  • Tucks up close to excavator boom when not in use
  • Superior clamping force
  • 180° clamping radius
  • Increased clamp load
Excavator pro link thumb, installed with an excavator cleanup bucket
Excavator pro-link thumb with excavator cleanup bucket
Progressive link thumb and cleanup bucket

Direct Link Thumb

  • Custom Tooth design
  • Serrated teeth for added security and superior hold
  • Hydraulic cylinder manufactured in house
  • Direct link main pin mount
  • Superior clamping force
  • Tucks up close to excavator boom when not in use
  • 120° clamping radius
  • More cost effective vs pro-link thumbs
Excavator hydraulic d-link thumb
Excavator hydraulic d-link thumb
Excavator hydraulics direct link thumb
Direct Link Thumb

Custom Excavator Attachments

Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.
Heavy duty excavator direct link thumb manufactured by Tysea Mfg. Hydraulic cylinders manufactured in house by Tysea for ease of repairs and maintenance. Smooth operation and exceptional clamping power.