Best Excavator Thumb for YOUR Job: Costs and Pros & Cons

July 8th, 2026

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By Werk-Brau Training Academy

If you’ve ever wondered which excavator thumb is right for your machine, this video breaks down the three main types—Stick‑Mounted, Main Pin, and Progressive Link—so you can choose with confidence. We cover pricing, fit, rotation, weight trade‑offs, and best use cases using 2025 data straight from our team.

What you’ll learn:

-The difference between thumbs?
-What their cost is
-Rotation & control
-Who each option is for
-Who each option is not for

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