Hydraulic Thumb Recommendations - 2011 JD 310J

[cjhusky]

Hi folks;

I am a relatively new backhoe owner, picking up a 2011 JD 310J 4x4 via auction. I am looking to add a hydraulic thumb to it. The unit is already plumbed with auxiliary hydraulic and I presently only have one bucket (24"). I'm curious if anyone has suggestions/leads/pointers to a recommended thumb for the unit.

Love this forum, thus far!!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[JL Sargent]

The unit is already plumbed with auxiliary hydraulic

Right off the bat, you may have an aux 1 way valve and setup for running a hammer. The thumb would require a 2 way.

 

[cjhusky]

you may have an aux 1 way valve and setup for running a hammer.

How am I able to tell? One port vs 2-ports?

 

[JL Sargent]

This thread should help you.
https://www.heavyequipmentforums.co...umb-to-my-2004-john-deere-310g-backhoe.51564/