Forks Clamp On Pallet Forks

[YZLEEYLD]

Have been looking for forks for my 4600 JD backhoe bucket and was discouraged with pricing. I found a great set of forks at a very fair price through wheelsanddeals4you on eBay. Received and mounted them this weekend - they fit thickness of the bucket very well. I am using them to move logs around for a portable sawmill operation and am very happy with them.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

:thumbsup:Thank you for your business and we are happy to know they are being put to good use.

Have been looking for forks for my 4600 JD backhoe bucket and was discouraged with pricing. I found a great set of forks at a very fair price through wheelsanddeals4you on eBay. Received and mounted them this weekend - they fit thickness of the bucket very well. I am using them to move logs around for a portable sawmill operation and am very happy with them.

 

[cmhyland]

Clamp-on pallet forks are one of the things I use alot. They will damage your bucket and bend it a bit. I use them to move logs myself and logs are heavy.
I'm going to try using a section of c-channel shaped steel across the full inside width of the bucked and clamp the forks down into the c-channel.
This will spread the weight and stress across the full bucket width and will help to keep the bucket in shape.

Regards,
Chris

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Hi Chris,

Let me know how the channel steel works.. we may offer some type of channel pad as an option with these.
Pallet Fork Attachments | Clamp on Pallet Forks | palletforks.com

Clamp-on pallet forks are one of the things I use alot. They will damage your bucket and bend it a bit. I use them to move logs myself and logs are heavy.
I'm going to try using a section of c-channel shaped steel across the full inside width of the bucked and clamp the forks down into the c-channel.
This will spread the weight and stress across the full bucket width and will help to keep the bucket in shape.

Regards,
Chris

 

[asjohn20]

Since you guys are doing what I plan on doing with these clamp on forks I was wondering about capacity of these type of forks. I've found a nice looking set on CL for $145. I own a Kioti CK35 with weighted rear tires. Do you think I'll be able to pick up an 8' to 12' log 30" diameter(all hardwood since this is my firewood operation) with these forks or am I asking TOO much out of them. Also thanks for the hot tip on the C-channel to save my bucket!

 

[Rodiron]

In reading this post I can see that alot of people use pallet forks as I do myself. I have 2 sets that I fabricated myself and the channel iron in the bucket is a great idea. I bought one wide fork (8") from the salvage yard and split it down the middle and no the heat didn't mess with the strength of the fork. I welded a "foot" on the back of the fork and it sits inside my bucket with a eye welded in the back of the bucket and a turnbuckle, then done the same on the top of the fork and they work great. I also built a set for the 3pt. hitch out of a smaller set of forks and it comes in handy at times too. I am in the middle of fabricating a boom now and planning to put a 12v winch on it. You can never have too many toys, lol Hey, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. This is just rumor but I heard that Santa renamed his lead deer to John, don't know. ;~p

 

[PhysAssist]

Hi Chris,

Let me know how the channel steel works.. we may offer some type of channel pad as an option with these.
Pallet Fork Attachments | Clamp on Pallet Forks | palletforks.com

Hi Titan,

What are the dimensions of the fork openings and maximum spread on your spreader bars for the forks.

I have Yankee Warehouse forks and would be interested in the bar, if I can get it onto my forks.

Thanks,
Thomas

PS: Sorry 'bout the thread highjacking, but I had been meaning to ask.
T

 

[rabtfarm]

I bought an inexpensive set of pallet type forks for my 955. After a season I had the channel steel forks reinforced so they wouldn't just bend down with use. Probably my biggest disappointment with these is that any side pressure and they twist sideways/slip on the FEL bucket. Any more bolt pressure and the bucket deforms/dimples. Not being able to see the tips of the forks while in normal use because of the FEL bucket is annoying.
The best I could pick up was about 14-16" diameter logs 10-12 feet long before deforming both the forks before reinforcement or the 5 foot FEL bucket. I can't see picking up a 30 inch log..I would think that some part of the equation, either the forks, bucket or hydraulics would break.

JD 955, loaded rears.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Hi Titan,

What are the dimensions of the fork openings and maximum spread on your spreader bars for the forks.

I have Yankee Warehouse forks and would be interested in the bar, if I can get it onto my forks.

Thanks,
Thomas

PS: Sorry 'bout the thread highjacking, but I had been meaning to ask.
T

Hi there,

The outside dimensions of our forks are 2x4" and the openings on the spreader/stabilizer bar is slightly larger than 2"x4". The bar telescopes from 26" to 50" wide. The ends of the bar have set screws to keep it from sliding. Pallet Fork Attachments | Clamp on Pallet Forks | palletforks.com

If you are doing some serious lifting you can insert chain to the chain holes. Not only will this keep the forks from sliding around but it also spreads the weight to the top as well as the bottom of the bucket.



Happy Holidays!
Bill

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Since you guys are doing what I plan on doing with these clamp on forks I was wondering about capacity of these type of forks. I've found a nice looking set on CL for $145. I own a Kioti CK35 with weighted rear tires. Do you think I'll be able to pick up an 8' to 12' log 30" diameter(all hardwood since this is my firewood operation) with these forks or am I asking TOO much out of them. Also thanks for the hot tip on the C-channel to save my bucket!

Hi asjohn, I think these will work great for the logs in your firewood operation. They are full tubular steel with reinforced stress points and we guarantee the capacity. If you want to spread the load out even more you can purchase our 3 fork setup for only $245 and shipping is free. Triple Clamp on Pallet Forks $245.00 | Loader Forks | Bucket Forks | palletforks.com

 

[Illini22]

Titan, not to thread jack but. I noticed your 42" ssqa weigh 295 lbs. the 48" weigh considerably more at 375lbs (80lbs for 6"), then the 60" are only 20lbs more than the 48" (only 20 lbs for 12"). Are those weights accurate?

 

[asjohn20]

Thanks for the input Titan. I did end up buying the forks on Craigslist for $125. Couldn't pass it up. Hope I made the right choice! They are 42" long plus backer and clamp-on area. 4" wide, 2.5"thick at base of fork, 2" thick in the middle of the fork, tapered down to 3/4" at the tip of the fork. They are used and rusty but not bent. Pure guess but I would say they weigh 80 lbs. each. Just like most of this go's I'll put them on and see how they work! I'm imagining a left to right stabilizer in the future. Thanks for all of your knowledgeable input. Aaron.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Titan, not to thread jack but. I noticed your 42" ssqa weigh 295 lbs. the 48" weigh considerably more at 375lbs (80lbs for 6"), then the 60" are only 20lbs more than the 48" (only 20 lbs for 12"). Are those weights accurate?

The 42" fork attachment weighs 295lbs and the 48" weighs 375 lbs. The frame(or backing plate) is a bit heavier on the 48" and the 60" fork attachments and that is where bulk of the weight difference is.

Happy Holidays!

Bill

Tractor and Skid Steer Quick Tach Pallet Fork Attachments | palletforks.com

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Thanks for the input Titan. I did end up buying the forks on Craigslist for $125. Couldn't pass it up. Hope I made the right choice! They are 42" long plus backer and clamp-on area. 4" wide, 2.5"thick at base of fork, 2" thick in the middle of the fork, tapered down to 3/4" at the tip of the fork. They are used and rusty but not bent. Pure guess but I would say they weigh 80 lbs. each. Just like most of this go's I'll put them on and see how they work! I'm imagining a left to right stabilizer in the future. Thanks for all of your knowledgeable input. Aaron.

Aaron,

Those look like some beefy forks and with some cleaning up I think you made a great buy! :thumbsup:

Merry Christmas!

Bill