I have a fairly large (Kamatsu PC200LC) excavator; but it doesn't have a thumb and esshup is right about the difference one makes. I've almost bought a thumb multiple times; but it is an older excavator and I don't use it that much really (mainly just on our personal property anymore) so harder to justify. Figured would get a thumb if ever get a newer one. May just have to give in and get one anyway. Bought several tons of large riprap to put on the dam this year too.

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