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Read articles →This is an owner's unboxing and install walkthrough of a BXpanded backhoe thumb on a Massey GC1710, not a demo of the tractor itself. It covers unboxing, comparing the clamp-on thumb to Massey's factory-ear version, mounting it, torquing bolts (with a caution about crushing the stick if overtightened), and checking clearance so the arm doesn't hit at full bucket travel. Useful for GC1710 owners considering this specific thumb attachment.
Posted by an owner-operator (Louisiana Tractorworks & Projects) documenting real add-on installs on their own Massey GC1710.
He considered the Massey version attaching to the factory ears and pin, but buying the tube and other items made the BXpanded clamp-on a better price deal.
They called it 45 lb-ft of torque, and cautioned that tightening too much can crush the backhoe stick.
Raise the bucket all the way up and all the way down to check clearance, then use a screwdriver to set a 3/8 to 1/2 inch gap so the arm does not hit.
