Ford 555 Backhoe Titan Thumb Test And Fit Up KILLER UPGRADE!

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4 жыл бұрын

Here we complete the final fit up and run in of the 36" Titan thumb on the Ford 555 backhoe. Despite the fit issues this upgrade looks to be worth it's weight in gold. The Husqvarna chainsaw gets a little exercise as do I. Burn pile stacking will never be the same

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@BigAgitator 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one for my Ford. Can't wait to try it out!

@conzerseiei3313 4 жыл бұрын

Howdy, Sir. Conzer from Titan here, would you mind including that it's a Titan thumb in your description so I could potentially refer customers to your video if they ever need to burr out some holes!

@Man-Time 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's no problem. Thanks for a good product!

@Laurel-Crowned 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! How exactly do you measure the bucket for this? Their website just says bottom of the bucket to the forks but where exactly on the bottom of the bucket? Inside bottom, inside top, topside inside, or by the hinge pin?

@AIRDOODOO 2 жыл бұрын

Idiotic hole placement, couldn't somebody figure out how to make storage and deployment easier? SMH, do u guys have any engineers?

@dirtydug1831 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it's working good man

@Man-Time 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s still going strong today! Nothing bent or broke with pretty extensive use

@nicholaskuhar6232 2 жыл бұрын

i make hedge rows for all my fall dinner friends, mr rabbit ms quail and miss pheasant

@davecurtis8765 4 жыл бұрын

dont forget to grease those pin a little

@dennisdunne588 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just bought the 24" thumb for my Kioti. For $170 incl tax and shipping I couldn't pass it up. I may need help on the weld-up. You did a good job w/that stick welder. BTW you should get some chainsaw chaps. I got some after a friend cut his thigh by the knee.

@Man-Time 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the vid helped👍. Welcome to Man Time!

@dapperdanp2485 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guy take another look @ your video @ 5.08 this crap falls on us all the time in GA.

@mudpuddle8805 Жыл бұрын

Carbide burr on a die grinder is the Devil's sliver maker.

@Man-Time Жыл бұрын

Or shoddy craftsmanship fix all. Welcome to Man Time!

@gracc46 4 жыл бұрын

Can't you take the top pin out and slide the whole assembly up instead of taking out the two pins each time?

@Man-Time 4 жыл бұрын

The pins are different sizes so they do need to be switched around. The picture from Titan shows that's correct configuration so I think pulling both pins and relocating like I show is the only way to do it.

@crownover100 9 ай бұрын

You are correct. Pull the bottom pin and flip everything up. One pin is all you have to pull. I have the same thumb.

@nicholaskuhar6232 2 жыл бұрын

all you need to do is pull bottom pin it will drop and grip arm will fold uo ..one pin only

@Man-Time 2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too but the pins are different lengths and need to be switched

@AIRDOODOO 2 жыл бұрын

@@Man-Time Idiotic hole placement, couldn't somebody figure out how to make storage and deployment easier?

@fordman77881 8 ай бұрын

Suppose to leave the middle bracket in thumb and move to top plate u just pull the one pin everytime no need to disassemble it

@ripperlipper1016 3 жыл бұрын

We move huge trees with our ford 555c backhoe all the time thing has tons of power might have to get us a thumb on my papas backhoe

@Man-Time 3 жыл бұрын

The thumb is a great addition to the machine!

@chrisbeekley1887 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt sell my husky 350 for any amount of money. Love that saw. Bought it brand new in 2003 and never done anything to it other than routine maintenance.

@Man-Time 3 жыл бұрын

When I first got my place and for several years I processed and sold firewood using the 350. Replaced the jug and piston twice. First with cheap and it lasted a year then with husky brand and it’s been great since. Still use it👍

@chrisbeekley1887 3 жыл бұрын

@@Man-Time I have cut down alot of trees and did alot of firewood with mine and had the muffler come loose once but I caught it. That's the only issue I ever had with it. I run aviation fuel and husky synthetic oil at 40:1. It still has over 140 psi of compression after all these years.

@melissatolliver5039 3 жыл бұрын

O think your top bracket went further up like a cylinder would do to pit the thumb in a open postion/ out of the way

@Man-Time 3 жыл бұрын

I put the thumb up in its “store” position near the end of the vid. It tucks away nicely

@JonathanABrown-el7zk Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE CORRECT, MELISSA.

@ripperlipper1016 3 жыл бұрын

My papa has the same backhoe and same truck

@Man-Time 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a smart guy 👍

@vancecountryman3695 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should have notched the longer bracket and moved it down a bit more

@Man-Time 2 жыл бұрын

I went over that in my head and made a gut call. For the time avoided grinding I think I made the right call. I usually run in the center pin location and find it acceptable with a better bucket resting position

@BrandonLayMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Are u in TN?

@Man-Time 4 жыл бұрын

Nah TX. Glad the vids helped!

@chipps1066 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought 32 acres with 12 in woods I want to clean up,I believe a backhoe would be my best investment for this,what are your thoughts?Thank you in advance.

@Man-Time 3 жыл бұрын

This is a tough one. There isn’t much I can’t do with this, a few chainsaws, and some chain. I do recommend it because it is a great multipurpose tool for me. I would also look at maybe a mini excavator. I don’t own one but from what I see they are pretty handy too. Welcome to Man Time!

@chipps1066 3 жыл бұрын

@@Man-Time Thanks your ambition on videotape is an inspiration.

@Laurel-Crowned 3 жыл бұрын

You should look into the mulchers that connect to the back of a tractor, pto driven. They can chop up a whole forest in a day, stumps and all!

@nicholaskuhar6232 2 жыл бұрын

yep backhoe 4x4 then a skid steer.life stops when one goes down..lol