Buying Advice Pallet forks

[WillBuc59]

I’m in the market for some pallet forks and just wondered if there was a certain kind of quick attach i need to be looking for or are they all pretty much the same?
I have a 2018 4225 that has the quick attach bucket.
Some of the “universal” quick attaches I have seen look slightly different where the securing bolt goes through the bottom but they may still be usable with my QA.

 

[PapeCAT]

I just picked up a paladin bradco light duty 48" fork SSQA unit from the local kubota dealer. Has a D ring on it for lifting items with chain etc. as well. No complaints, price was right, less than what EA is asking here Bradco Compact Tractor Loader Pallet Forks, Model Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach

 

[Texasmark]

I’m in the market for some pallet forks and just wondered if there was a certain kind of quick attach i need to be looking for or are they all pretty much the same?
I have a 2018 4225 that has the quick attach bucket.
Some of the “universal” quick attaches I have seen look slightly different where the securing bolt goes through the bottom but they may still be usable with my QA.

My Branson dealer had 4000 PFs for my purchasing. Fit my skid steer dimensioned quick hitch FEL on the 6530.

 

[LouNY]

I’m in the market for some pallet forks and just wondered if there was a certain kind of quick attach i need to be looking for or are they all pretty much the same?
I have a 2018 4225 that has the quick attach bucket.
Some of the “universal” quick attaches I have seen look slightly different where the securing bolt goes through the bottom but they may still be usable with my QA.

I would expect that you have SSQA, they will have a pair of tapered pins that engage a slot in the lower edge,
the only ones with "bolts" or pins would be JD,
then their is the Global quick attach on larger equipemt.

 

[ericm979]

The pallet forks I got from Titan (palletforks.com) fit my 3725's quick attach well.

 

[WillBuc59]

I would expect that you have SSQA, they will have a pair of tapered pins that engage a slot in the lower edge,
the only ones with "bolts" or pins would be JD,
then their is the Global quick attach on larger equipemt.

I believe you are right, SSQA is what I have.

 

[Xfaxman]

The John Deere QA:

Global Carrier:

SSQA:

 

[LouNY]

Good pics of the various quick attach,
I prefer the global they seem easier to reconnect,
and safer to disconnect.
The global on the Puma and 5070 have a catch when you unlatch,
after you catch the top hooks and rotate up when the lower pins lineup the latches engage automatically.
One time disconnecting I unlatched the ssqa with the bucket tipped down, just reached over the bucket and unlatched
it fell off and almost got my toes.
The globals upper hooks stay engaged till you lower down out of them.

 

[WillBuc59]

In the ssqa drawing the bottom piece where the locking pin goes thru, has two holes on each side. My Branson QA bucket has only one slot on each side. Hopefully they’ll line up with the titan forks I ordered

 

[ning]

In the ssqa drawing the bottom piece where the locking pin goes thru, has two holes on each side. My Branson QA bucket has only one slot on each side. Hopefully they’ll line up with the titan forks I ordered

I recently got some palletforks.com forks (Titan). One of the holes was a bit tight and I had to grind it a bit so that the pin on my tractor (Branson 3520h) would engage. All I had was a 4" grinder but it managed; had to take about 3/16" off as the pin was barely poking in the hole before and obviously wouldn't lock.

I haven't put any other FEL attachments on yet so I can't say if there's something funky about my tractor's pins or not - I suspect not as the my OEM bucket fits perfectly.

 

[Texasmark]

My Branson has the skid steer plate. Easy enough to connect and then there are 2 handles you push down to set the locking pins. Neighbor has a '16 JD 4052 with the JD QA hitch. Its easy enough to mount. Only question is availability of attachments on the JD. Don't know just a thought. I don't have a problem getting what I want for mine.

 

[WillBuc59]

I recently got some palletforks.com forks (Titan). One of the holes was a bit tight and I had to grind it a bit so that the pin on my tractor (Branson 3520h) would engage. All I had was a 4" grinder but it managed; had to take about 3/16" off as the pin was barely poking in the hole before and obviously wouldn't lock.

I haven't put any other FEL attachments on yet so I can't say if there's something funky about my tractor's pins or not - I suspect not as the my OEM bucket fits perfectly.

My bucket fits perfectly as well.
Hopefully the forks will fit right off the bat, but if not I guess grinding is always an option. I’ll find out soon. Thanks

 

[Btown]

I recently got some palletforks.com forks (Titan). One of the holes was a bit tight and I had to grind it a bit so that the pin on my tractor (Branson 3520h) would engage. All I had was a 4" grinder but it managed; had to take about 3/16" off as the pin was barely poking in the hole before and obviously wouldn't lock.

I haven't put any other FEL attachments on yet so I can't say if there's something funky about my tractor's pins or not - I suspect not as the my OEM bucket fits perfectly.

That sucks that they didn’t fit. I bought the pallet forks/ hay spear combo from them with 2inch hitch receiver. Mine fit perfectly, my only only initial complaint was the 2 inch receiver stuck out and you could not slide the forks from one side to the other. You had to take it off and put it on the other side.

 

[jdlaw]

I got forks for my 3820i with BL25r loader (ssqa) from these guys: 48" Standard Pallet Forks - Express Steel Inc They are only about 20 minutes away from me, so I just picked them up. Perfect fit and very well made!

 

[WillBuc59]

Just an update: I got the 48" Titan forks with the hay spears. Fits perfectly, very solid.

 

[Branson Bob]

I work construction and am certified to run a telescopic boom forklift (i.e.- Gradall, Skytrak).

On this type of equipment when you tilt the mast down (like having the FEL bucket in a dump position) the forks hang free and can easily be slid left or right on a solid rod to match the width of the load.

However on your typical tractor fork attachment they use those stupid trailer hitch lock mechanisms which don't really work at all IMO.

I never understood why they didn't adapt the industrial method of fork adjustment... it works better and has fewer parts to break/malfunction.

 

[Xfaxman]

I also prefer the industrial style pin top frorks. Got these first, 42":

Then got a deal on these 48" pin top block forks:

 

[goeduck]

Just an update: I got the 48" Titan forks with the hay spears. Fits perfectly, very solid.

Same ones that I have. Good value and quality.

 

[Branson Bob]

I also prefer the industrial style pin top frorks. Got these first, 42":



Then got a deal on these 48" pin top block forks:

Pin top forks? Never knew they were called that.

Maybe someday I'll get the ones I have modified to those.

 

[case580c]

I got forks for my 3820i with BL25r loader (ssqa) from these guys: 48" Standard Pallet Forks - Express Steel Inc They are only about 20 minutes away from me, so I just picked them up. Perfect fit and very well made!

jdlaw or anyone else that has experience with Express Steel, How is the Express Steel pallet holding up ? Is it USA made ?