Cat® thumbs are hydraulic or manual attachments that mount opposite the excavator bucket, allowing the operator to grip, pick up, and precisely place irregular objects such as rocks, stumps, pipes, and demolition debris.

Cat® thumbs are available for a range of excavator sizes, from mini excavators to large machines, with both pin-on and coupler-mounted options.

A thumb transforms your excavator bucket into a grasping tool, enabling the operator to handle awkward objects, sort materials, and perform tasks that would otherwise require additional equipment or manual labour.

Thumbs are widely used in construction, demolition, landscaping, and waste management across the UK and Ireland for material handling, site clearing, and sorting operations.