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What is the primary advantage of adding a Thumb attachment to the excavator bucket linkage?

What is the primary advantage of adding a Thumb attachment to the excavator bucket linkage?

Explanation

A structural hydraulic or mechanical thumb opposes the bucket movement. It curves inside to act as a human hand, picking up debris, concrete fragments, tree stumps, and irregular site objects easily.