Pallet Forks?

[robertwhite]

Posted in the general forums, but then I figured someone here will know for sure..........

Will this set of John Deere pallet forks with whatever type of QA it has work with my Bobcat CT335 QA plate and lock on?

Seller says it will work with skid steer and I believe the CT335 uses the same plate as the skid steer.

 

[CurlyDave]

It is not obvious to me that those forks are skid steer QA.

I would have to see a picture of the back of the forks to be certain, by my SS QA forks have holes in bottom back bar for the QA pins to lock into.

 

[lilranch2001]

thyey do not appear to be QA forks from the front, but who knows.....
:confused2:

 

[LD1]

Not sure it they are QA or not but they definatally look like they were made for a SS given the step on both sides.

 

[robertwhite]

I'm working on getting a backside photo.

 

[lilranch2001]

how much do they want for them?

 

[NOTV8]

That really looks a regular skid steer fork with side step and will work with your CT335... but will be certain if you can have the back picture taken and post here as others already said.

 

[robertwhite]

how much do they want for them?

Asking is $375 complete. I figure I could get at least $50 knocked off.

At $300-325, if would be a good price, no?

That really looks a regular skid steer fork with side step and will work with your CT335... but will be certain if you can have the back picture taken and post here as others already said.

I talked to the guy today and he said the mount has the hook plate at the top and the hole for the QA pins at the bottom just like a BC quick mount needs. I will have to take a ride up and check them out for myself.

 

[lilranch2001]

I just paid $450 for brand new Bobcat Bobtach forks, but I did have a $250 off coupon

 

[robertwhite]

I just paid $450 for brand new Bobcat Bobtach forks, but I did have a $250 off coupon

Was that just for the forks or the forks and the mounting plate as shown in the photo above?

 

[lilranch2001]

Was that just for the forks or the forks and the mounting plate as shown in the photo above?

It was for a complete Bobtach 42" fork attachment

 

[NOTV8]

That is about right with the coupon. I was quoted $700 by local Bobcat dealer here in NJ. I bought mine on line for $400 but it was only 36" but is good enough for my use and 48" will be too long for me. The one on the picture appears to be a 48". If you can get it for that price, grab it and run....

 

[robertwhite]

Got 'em!

It is actually a John Deere "Deere Pro" set of pallet forks (48 inch) w/mount.

The grille guard was bent (as you can see in the photo), but some heat from oxy/mapp in the correct places, a few blows from a sledge, and it straightened right out.

The bottom slot in the mount needed to be opened up slightly with a grinder as the QA pins didn't quite fit through and its good as new.

Forks are fully adjustable for width too.

JD sells it for $850 and I was able to pick it up for just $325. :thumbsup:

 

[lilranch2001]

Got 'em!

It is actually a John Deere "Deere Pro" set of pallet forks (48 inch) w/mount.

The grille guard was bent (as you can see in the photo), but some heat from oxy/mapp in the correct places, a few blows from a sledge, and it straightened right out.

The bottom slot in the mount needed to be opened up slightly with a grinder as the QA pins didn't quite fit through and its good as new.

Forks are fully adjustable for width too.

JD sells it for $850 and I was able to pick it up for just $325. :thumbsup:

That is sort of shameful putting a deere attachment on a Cat
:laughing:

 

[robertwhite]

That is sort of shameful putting a deere attachment on a Cat
:laughing:

Why? Now the pallet forks are on a tractor that can actually do some work. :laughing:

 

[lilranch2001]

Why? Now the pallet forks are on a tractor that can actually do some work. :laughing:

yeah but doesnt that attachment make your Cat look moldy?