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Description
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Made in USA
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2-Year Warranty
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Severe-Duty
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No Moving Parts
📘 Overview
The Amulet HoeMate Multi-Tine Rake replaces the excavator bucket to create an open-tine grapple when paired with any rigid, mechanical, or hydraulic thumb — at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated clam-shell or orange peel grapple. Available for machines up to 80,000 lbs. Serrated tines for maximum grip. T-1 and AR400 steel construction. No moving parts. Handles everyday applications from rock placement and landscaping through to extreme-duty demolition, boulder handling, and log work. Pin set sold separately. 100% USA made, 2-year warranty. Specify your excavator Make, Model, and Year when ordering. eskidsteer.com — 866-757-8337.
⚙️ Key Features
- For machines up to 80,000 lbs
- Replaces bucket — pin-on installation
- Creates open-tine grapple when used with any thumb
- Serrated tines for maximum grip on irregular materials
- No moving parts — no hydraulics required
- Severe-duty construction
- T-1 and AR400 alloy steel
- Works with any rigid, mechanical, or hydraulic thumb
- 100% USA made | 2-year warranty
- Pin set sold separately | Specify Make/Model/Year when ordering
🔑 Benefits
- Creates a grapple from tools you already have — the HoeMate rake plus any existing thumb on your excavator equals a functional open-tine grapple in minutes, at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated grapple attachment — a dedicated clam-shell or orange-peel grapple costs many times more than the HoeMate. If your excavator already has a thumb, adding the HoeMate converts the combination into a grapple-class tool immediately.
- Serrated tines bite into rock surfaces, concrete rubble, and log bark to maintain grip during the lift — smooth tines slide off rough material surfaces during pick-and-place operations
- No moving parts: nothing to wear, nothing to fail, no hydraulic connections to manage
- Works across the widest range of applications: from finish landscaping rock placement (light duty) through concrete demolition debris and log handling (extreme duty)
📊 Specifications
| Machine Range | Up to 80,000 lbs |
| Mounting | Pin-on bucket replacement |
| Tines | Serrated — increases grasping ability |
| Thumb Compatibility | Works with any rigid, mechanical, or hydraulic thumb |
| Moving Parts | None |
| Hydraulics | None required |
| Steel | T-1 and AR400 alloy |
| Duty Rating | Severe-duty |
| Pin Set | Sold separately |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Origin | 100% USA Made |
| Order Note | Specify excavator Make, Model, and Year when ordering |
Model Range
| Model | Application |
|---|---|
| R1 | Small machines — 1-3 and 1-5 ton weight classes |
| R2 | Mid-size — 3-6 ton classes |
| R3 | Large — 6-8 ton classes |
| R4 | Very large — 8+ ton heavy class |
🔗 Attachment Compatibility
Designed for rock placement in landscaping, waste transfer, storm debris management, demolition material sorting, boulder and log handling, and any application where an open-tine grip is needed opposite a thumb. Especially valuable for operators who already have a thumb and want grapple capability without a second dedicated attachment. Contact eskidsteer.com at 866-757-8337 for model selection guidance.
🚜 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with excavators and backhoe loaders. Compatibility is determined by machine weight class and pin/boss dimensions — confirm your machine's configuration before ordering. For backhoe loaders and excavators up to 80,000 lbs. Works with any thumb type (rigid, mechanical, hydraulic). Pin set sold separately.
Bobcat
Caterpillar
John Deere
Case
Komatsu
Volvo
Doosan
Hitachi
Specify your excavator Make, Model, and Year when ordering.
❓ FAQs
Q: How does the HoeMate create a grapple?
A: The HoeMate replaces the bucket on your excavator. When used opposite any thumb (rigid, mechanical, or hydraulic), the open tine design of the rake grips material on the bottom while the thumb closes on top — creating the functional equivalent of an open-tine grapple without purchasing a dedicated grapple attachment.
Q: What applications can this handle?
A: Rock placement and landscaping (everyday), waste transfer and debris management (mid-duty), through to demolition, boulder handling, and log work (extreme duty). The Amulet description confirms all these application levels.
Q: Does this require hydraulics?
A: No — the HoeMate has no moving parts and no hydraulic components. It pins on like a standard bucket. The thumb on the opposite side provides the hydraulic closing force if a hydraulic thumb is used.
Q: Will this work with my existing thumb?
A: Yes — confirmed compatible with any rigid, mechanical, or hydraulic thumb.
Q: What is the machine weight range?
A: Up to 80,000 lbs. Contact eskidsteer.com at 866-757-8337 to confirm the correct model for your specific machine.
Q: Is the pin set included?
A: No — pin set sold separately. Specify your excavator Make, Model, and Year when ordering.
Shipping
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Returns
Returns
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- In order to submit a return, you must contact us by email at support@eSkidsteer.com for us to confirm the items ordered are eligible for return or exchange;
- To be eligible for a return, you must commence the return process within 30 days of your item being delivered to you and:
- it must be unused, for example, once an item is hooked up to an attachment plate, hydraulic lines or electrical connection, it will not be eligible for return. Likewise, if your item shows any sign of use, which we may determine in our sole and absolute discretion, we will not accept the return;
- it must be in the same condition you received it in. You will be required to send us timestamped photos of the condition of your items as a condition to determine your eligibility for the return or exchange; and
- it must be returned in the same packaging or containers as it was received in.
We do not accept returns for products that were listed as final sale items at the time of purchase.
You agree to pay a 25% restocking fee on all returns, which we will deduct from any refund owing to you.
After the above referenced 30-day period, unfortunately we cannot offer you a refund or exchange, under any circumstances.
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Our shipping cost to you is not refundable.
You are also responsible for ensuring the items are carefully packaged for shipment and that risk of loss or damage during return shipping shall be your sole liability. You may wish to obtain insurance while the returned items are in transit.
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