Do I need auxiliary hydraulics to run a hydraulic thumb?

Yes. A hydraulic thumb is powered by a cylinder that requires an auxiliary hydraulic circuit on your excavator to open and close the jaw from the cab. If your machine lacks auxiliary plumbing, you'll need it installed before the thumb can operate.

What's the difference between the Amulet and Geith thumbs?

Amulet's PowerBrute and PowerClamp are clamp-style thumbs offering strong grip at $1,145–$1,225. Geith's Hydraulic Klamp and Progressive Linkage models, at $3,040–$13,400, use heavier builds and linkage geometry that keeps the jaw parallel to the bucket for a wider, more secure grip range.

What can a mini excavator thumb be used for?

A thumb lets your excavator grip and place irregular loads a bucket can't hold — rock and boulders, logs and brush, pipe, and demolition debris. It adds load control for land clearing, landscaping, site cleanup, and material sorting without swapping to a dedicated grapple.

How do I know a thumb will fit my excavator?

Fitment depends on your machine's weight class, stick width, and pin diameter. Every Vovlift listing includes a spec table with these measurements. Call +1 (307) 441-5529 with your excavator's make and model, and we'll confirm compatibility before your order ships.

Professional Mini Excavator Thumb Attachments for Enhanced Load Control | Vovlift

Turn your mini excavator into a grappling machine — hydraulic thumbs give you the load control to pick, place, and sort rock, brush, logs, and demolition debris that a bare bucket can't hold. Vovlift carries clamp-style and progressive-linkage hydraulic thumbs from Amulet and Geith, priced from $1,145 to $13,400, each listing with a full spec table so you match the thumb to your machine.

✓ Clamp and progressive-linkage designs · ✓ Full spec sheet on every listing · ✓ Manufacturer warranty · ✓ Insured LTL freight · ✓ Sizing help: +1 (307) 441-5529

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Geith Hydraulic Klamp Hydraulic Thumb (HK)

$3,040.00 - $3,040.00

$3,040.00

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$3,040.00

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Geith Hydraulic Klamp Hydraulic Thumb (HK) The Geith Hydraulic Klamp Thumb offers enhanced attachment control for extreme excavation and/or materia...

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$3,040.00 - $3,040.00

$3,040.00

$3,040.00 - $3,040.00

$3,040.00

Geith Progressive Linkage Hydraulic Thumb (PL)

$13,400.00 - $20,400.00

$13,400.00

$13,400.00 - $20,400.00

$13,400.00

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Geith Progressive Linkage Hydraulic Thumb (PL) Enhancing your production, and accuracy through the use of the Geith Progressive Linkage Hydraulic T...

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$13,400.00 - $20,400.00

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$13,400.00 - $20,400.00

$13,400.00

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Amulet PowerBrute Hydraulic Thumb

Budget-friendly clamp thumb for everyday rock and brush handling.

$1,145.00

Amulet PowerClamp Hydraulic Thumb

Strong-grip clamp thumb for general material handling on smaller machines.

$1,225.00

Geith Hydraulic Klamp Hydraulic Thumb (HK)

Heavy-duty clamp thumb built for demanding daily production work.

$3,040.00

Geith Progressive Linkage Hydraulic Thumb (PL)

Progressive-linkage design keeps the jaw parallel for maximum grip control.

$13,400.00

How to Choose a Mini Excavator Hydraulic Thumb

What is a hydraulic excavator thumb?

A hydraulic thumb is an opposing jaw attachment that mounts to your excavator's stick and closes against the bucket, letting you grip and control irregular loads. Powered by a hydraulic cylinder, it opens and closes on demand from the cab — giving you clamping force for handling rock, logs, brush, and debris.

Clamp-style or progressive-linkage thumb?

Clamp-style thumbs, like the Amulet PowerBrute and PowerClamp, deliver strong grip for general material handling at a lower price point. Progressive-linkage thumbs, like the Geith PL, keep the jaw parallel to the bucket through the full range of motion for a wider grip window and more secure hold on varied load sizes.

How do I match a thumb to my excavator?

Match the thumb to your machine's weight class, stick width, and pin size, and confirm your excavator has an auxiliary hydraulic circuit to power the cylinder. Every Vovlift listing includes a spec table with these dimensions — call +1 (307) 441-5529 with your model and we'll confirm fitment before you order.