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Take a look at this assortment of construction equipment that can improve and add value to your professional lawn care and landscaping services. Hydraulic Thumb From Mecalac Mecalac now offers a new hydraulic thumb option for its recently reconfigured two-piece boom with offset, available for 6MRC skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain, and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. This makes it ideal for contractors in landscaping and general construction. The hydraulic thumb option permanently mounts to the bucket linkage where it’s powered by the boom’s hydraulic cylinder. Unlike grappling buckets or other attachments that must be dismantled during other operations, the new hydraulic thumb can remain attached during digging work or other tasks. The thumb is composed of four teeth and is compatible with Mecalac’s CONNECT hydraulic quick coupler, which is safe and compact. When engaged, the constant pressure exerted on the thumb throughout the cylinder’s stroke ensures precise control of the load. KX057-5 From Kubota Kubota announces a new compact excavator: the KX057-5. The KX057-5 replaces the KX057-4 in Kubota’s K Series of compact excavators and offers improved technology and ample cabin space. It’s available in canopy or cab models, boasts an impressive 47.6 gross HP, a working range that includes a digging depth of 12′ 9″ and a bucket breakout force of 10,172 lbs. Technology features include a new full-color 7″ LCD screen with ...