Thumbs
Having an excavator thumb, will add value to your equipment by essentially make two machines out of one. In addition to being able to dig, it allows the machine to also easily pull, grab, sort & load all sorts of things from rocks & scrap to trees & pipes.
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What Is The Difference Between Manual & Hydraulic Thumbs?
There are two different types of thumbs available: Manual & Hydraulic. A manual thumb is more common, and a less expensive option. The thumb is held in position using a pin & solid arm. The adjustment of the thumb to bucket angle, is changed by unpinning the arm & allowing the arm to slide to the desired position, then being re-pinned. A hydraulic thumb requires the machine already be plumbed with auxiliary hydraulic lines & have a foot pedal or switch to control the thumb. A hydraulic cylinder allows for on the fly adjustment of the thumb's proximity to the bucket, without ever leaving the cab.
MANUAL THUMBS
8x24 Manual Thumb
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3-10K Lb Machines
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 105 Lbs
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8x24" Thumb
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3x18" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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Closeout Price
$950
10x35 Manual Thumb
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10-15K Lb Machines
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 135 Lbs
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10x35" Thumb
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5x19.5" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
$1,495
14x40 Manual Thumb
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11-19K Lb Machines
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MiniExcavator / Midi Excavator Thumb
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Approx 295 Lbs
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14x40" Thumb
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5x27" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$1,995
18x50 Manual Thumb
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20-39K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 655 Lbs
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18x50" Thumb
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6.1x31" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$2,595
18x60 Manual Thumb
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20-39K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 815 Lbs
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18x60" Thumb
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6.2x32" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$2,795
24x58 Manual Thumb
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40-55K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 975 Lbs
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24x58" Thumb
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7.5x32" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$3,695
24x66 Manual Thumb
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40-55K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,000 Lbs
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24x66" Thumb
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7.75x33" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$4,095
32x62 Manual Thumb
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40-76K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,420 Lbs
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32x62" Thumb
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7.5x32" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$5,695
32x67 Manual Thumb
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60-100K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,420 Lbs
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32x67" Thumb
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7.55x32" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$6,895
32x72 Manual Thumb
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60-100K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,770 Lbs
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32x71.5" Thumb
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9.5x36" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$7,695
HYDRAULIC THUMBS
8x24 Hydraulic Thumb
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3-10K Lb Machines
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 110 Lbs
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8x24" Thumb
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3x30" Weld On Bracket
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Includes Bracket, Thumb & Cylinder
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
$1,200
GIYI 9x37" Hydraulic Thumb
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3 Ton Model (Fits 4-10K Machines)
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 120 Lbs
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9.25x37" Thumb
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4.5x36" Weld On Bracket
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Bracket, Thumb, Hoses & Cylinder
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
$1,250
GIYI 10x40" Hydraulic Thumb
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5 Ton Model (Fits 10-16K Machines)
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 160 Lbs
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10.5x40" Thumb
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4.75x41.5" Weld On Bracket
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Bracket, Thumb, Hoses & Cylinder
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
$1,450
GIYI 10x42" Hydraulic Thumb
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7 Ton Model (Fits 10-17K Machines)
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 170 Lbs
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10.5x42.5" Thumb
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4.75x41.5" Weld On Bracket
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Bracket, Thumb, Hoses & Cylinder
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
$1,550
8x30 Hydraulic Thumb
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4-10K Lb Machines
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 120 Lbs
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8x30" Thumb
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3x34.25" Weld On Bracket
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Includes Bracket, Thumb & Cylinder
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SPECIAL ORDER ONLY
$1,550
10x35 Hydraulic Thumb
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10-15K Lb Machines
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Backhoe / Mini Excavator Thumb
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Approx 175 Lbs
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10x35" Thumb
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4x39.25" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
$1,995
14x40 Hydraulic Thumb
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13-19K Lb Machines
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MiniExcavator / Midi Excavator Thumb
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Approx 275 Lbs
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14x40" Thumb
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4.25x46" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$2,495
18x50 Hydraulic Thumb
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20-39K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 675 Lbs
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18x50" Thumb
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7x65" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$4,895
18x60 Hydraulic Thumb
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20-39K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 800 Lbs
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18x60" Thumb
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7x67.25" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$5,195
27x73 Pin On Hydraulic Thumb
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Designed For Most 40-55K Lbs Machines
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80mm Pin Includes
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23 1/8" Between Ears
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Approx 1,040 Lbs
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27x73" Thumb
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56" Weld On Bracket To Pin Center
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Weld On Cylinder Bracket
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$4,950
24x58 Hydraulic Thumb
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40-55K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 975 Lbs
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24.5x58" Thumb
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7x80" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$5,595
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24x66 Hydraulic Thumb
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40-55K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,000 Lbs
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24x66" Thumb
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7x79.5" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$5,895
32x62 Hydraulic Thumb
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45-76K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,500 Lbs
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32x62" Thumb
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8.75x83.75" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$7,695
32x72 Hydraulic Thumb
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60-100K Lb Machines
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Excavator Thumb
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Approx 1,650 Lbs
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32x67" Thumb
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8.6x83.55" Weld On Bracket
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Folds Against Stick For Storage
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$8,495
What Size Thumb Does My Machine Need?
Depending On Your Year Model, What Height Of Bucket & If A Quick Attach System Has Been Added To Your Machine Are All Things That Could Effect What Size Of Thumb Your Specific Machine Needs. The Best Way To Verify Your Specific Size Needed Is To Measure From Your Stick (Right Above Where Your Stick Meets The Bucket Pin Or Quick Attach Pin) To The Tip Of Your Teeth. If You Come Back With A Measurement That Is Between Thumb Sizes, It Is Better To Have A Thumb That Is A Little Longer, Than A Little Shorter, So That The Bucket Doesn't Swallow The Thumb When Pinching.
Click Here To Watch A Video Demonstrating How To Measure Your Machine
Our thumbs are custom built with universal fit design for a variety of brands including John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Kobelco, Volvo, XCMG, Hyundai, JCB, Link Belt, Bobcat, Hitachi, Sunward, Kubota, Case & most others. They are manufactured to heavy duty specs, weld-on ready & have serrated edges for better gripping. The proximity of the manual thumb is adjustable by moving the placement of the arm & pin, while the hydraulic thumbs utilizes your machine's auxiliary hydraulics and foot pedal or thumb switch. If the machine is being used to grab materials more often, the operator may choose to have the thumb angled closer in proximity to the bucket for less bucket swing. In the opposite situation where digging is more of a necessity than grabbing, the thumb can be moved to a larger degree of angle, away from the bucket or even completely positioned against the stick or fully removed if it is not being required during certain dirt digging work.
What About Used Thumbs?
I35 Equipment offers new thumbs for sale, which include the brackets and pins, because often complete used thumbs are rare, because they do not include the bracket, as they were left welded on the previous machine.
Delivery Available
Interested in a hauling quote or have a question?
Please contact us at (405) 833-6437 or Info@i35equipment.com
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