Change: Wallenstein Gen.4 or Bro-Tek thumb?A weakness in some early Wallensteins saw the angled bar bend under stress, but this piece has been strengthened on later models. (Bro-Tek, with its straight top-link does not have this issue). Bro-Tek ThumbFits the Kubota brand backhoes. Can   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 661)

Change: They each have distinguishing features or faults as described below, but in general both sets of owners like their thumbs. Some owners build a custom thumb. Wallenstein ThumbOwners like the adjustability of the Wallenstein. It has several locations   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 652)

Change: (As at March 2008 there is reported to be a 4th generation that resolves theis problem - so we look forward to hearing from purchasers.) The thumb's frame is a U-shape that fits around the backhoe boom and   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 615)

Change:  that retains the top-link in a vertaicalvertical position behind the seat when not being used for any other purpose.[TBN] Bro Tek thumb Custom ThumbYou can fabricate your own thumb like this one: [TBN] Thread describing the custom thumb pictured above   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 591)

Change: vertaical position behind the seat when not being used for any other purpose.[TBN] Bro Tek thumb Custom Thumb You can fabricate your own thumb like this one: [TBN] CustomThread backhoedescribing the custom thumb pictured above   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 591)

Change:  (Pictured below is the Bro-Tek thumb). The most common thumbsbrands mentioned on the TBN web site are by Wallenstein and Bro-Tek. (Pictured above is the Bro-Tek). They each somehave distinguishing features or faults as described below, but in general both sets of owners like their thumbs. Some   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 578)

Change: The right way to install a thumb on a BX24 A weakness in some early Wallensteins saw the angled bar bend under stress, but this piece has been strengthened on later models. (Bro-Tek, with its straight top-link does not have this issue).Owners like the adjustability   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 539)

Change:  However one owner (mswlogo) successfully performed surgery on the thumb to achieve tighter clamping.[TBN] Wallenstein Thumb Gen 3 on BX24 still has issuesA weakness in some early Wallensteins saw the angled bar bend under stress,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 501)

Change: [TBN] Wallenstein Thumb Review on BX [TBN] Wallenstein thumb for BX??[TBN] Thumb broke my tractor [TBN] BX 24 / Wallenstein Thumb - Caution!Although some attempts have been made to improve the 3rd generation Wallenstein thumb, the problem is not fully solved.[TBN] Wallenstein Thumb Gen   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 483)

Change: below, but in general both sets of owners like their thumbs. Wallenstein Thumb Owners like this thumb, except for a serious design fault. The thumb's frame is a U-shape that fits around   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 477)