Pallet Forks

[gltrap54]

Kicking around investing in a set of pallet forks for my B3200.... Looks like there are droves of them to consider so I was hoping for some hands on advice about quality.... 1,500 lb capacity would probably suffice... Who has purchased these & would you recommend them?

 

[erikjohn67]

I know some in here don’t like the clamp on ones but I have had a set for about three years now and I love them.

1.) Are they somewhat of a PITA to attach, yes at first until you figure out how to grab them quickly. Tilt bucket way forward so can see the cutting edge. Lay the edge on the forks and then curl and drop bucket into the forks. Then you just have to get out and tighten the clamp. Reverse the process for removal. Once you get it down they come on and off as fast as a quick attach.

2.). Can they bend your bucket? Yes but it a fricken tractor bucket it’s not your fine china its a tractor bucket. Mine looks a little warped inside the bucket, but the cutting edge stays straight. I have lifted around 1,000 lbs with mine on my JD 790.

I have a set from Titan with the stabilizer bar which you need to make sure you get if you go that route.

All that being said, fork are absolutely a must have accessory for anyone that has a FEL.

 

[RoyJackson]

Better off, IMHO, with dedicated forks. I've read too many stories about folks' messing up their buckets using the clamp on forks.
Mine are Titan attachments with a 42" forks. Quite well made (better than expected, actually)...downside is prices have really increased

 

[Jstpssng]

I'm one of those who won't use the bolt-on type. They put the load too far out beyond your loader forks so that it bounces easily and also reduces your lift capacity. Also, depending on what you are picking up it can roll up your bucket and into your lap... of course you could always build a backstop to prevent that.

I have the lowest priced Titans, which I have destroyed through abuse. A member in another thread suggested these; https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/...-Forks-4_1049d7329a87b88b49ec13ec6b64037a.jpg
I've been looking around for a while, and they seem to be the most reasonably priced that I can find. Plus they're Made in USA...

 

[RoyJackson]

I have the lowest priced Titans, which I have destroyed through abuse. A member in another thread suggested these; https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/...-Forks-4_1049d7329a87b88b49ec13ec6b64037a.jpg
I've been looking around for a while, and they seem to be the most reasonably priced that I can find. Plus they're Made in USA...

I have the Titan Attachment forks...it would take some serious abuse to destroy them.
I limit mine to lift, as forks are intended. They'll easily handle anything I need to lift, which is normally well below the loader's capability (loader and tractor can handle >1 ton with proper ballast)

 

[Joe Hickerson]

I purchased the Construction Attachments, Inc. compact pallet forks for my Mahindra eMax 25 Cab. They have been a good investment. Versatile and tough. Easy on/off with the QA. Came with 42" forks and around 238lbs. Mahindra dealer here stocks them. Rated for 50hp. I see the new model is rated 2200lbs. Mine were 1800lbs.

 

[jyoutz]

I have the Titan Attachment forks...it would take some serious abuse to destroy them.
I limit mine to lift, as forks are intended. They'll easily handle anything I need to lift, which is normally well below the loader's capability (loader and tractor can handle >1 ton with proper ballast)

Most people who destroy their forks do that by digging stumps.

 

[RoyJackson]

Most people who destroy their forks do that by digging stumps.

Wrong tool for the job...can't see blaming a tool for misuse

 

[jyoutz]

Wrong tool for the job...can't see blaming a tool for misuse

Yep

 

[lman]

I bought one of these for $450 in 2018. Picked it up at the factory.
https://tomahawkattachments.com/products/tomahawk-fork-frame-forks