Recommendation for 3-point forks

[Spike56]

I am looking for a decent 3-point set of forks. My application is to leave my front-end loader on and be able to haul some tools (shovels, chain saw....) along. I wouldn't mind if someone had a ready made "basket", but I have not seen one ? So, will construct my own pallet to use. I see prices all over the spectrum ? Any recommendations?

 

[RjCorazza]

I am currently considering a 3 point to ssqa adapter to use my existing pallet forks off the rear. There are direct 3 point pallet forks out there, but not nearly as many as ssqa forks.

 

[Runner]

I built a three-point adapter for the JD hook and pin style pallet forks.

Curious why you wouldn't just use a carryall for transporting tools, etc. on the back end?

 

[Spike56]

I built a three-point adapter for the JD hook and pin style pallet forks.
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Curious why you wouldn't just use a carryall for transporting tools, etc. on the back end?
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>>Curious why you wouldn't just use a carryall for transporting tools, etc. on the back end?

That is what I am looking for. But, I do not have any method to attach it to the 3-point ? Never did a search for "carry-all" ? I need to buy something ready made, can do the lumber part, but need the metal part AND I do not have a quick attach, so hopefully easy to hook / unhook ?

 

[Runner]

>>Curious why you wouldn't just use a carryall for transporting tools, etc. on the back end?

That is what I am looking for. But, I do not have any method to attach it to the 3-point ? Never did a search for "carry-all" ? I need to buy something ready made, can do the lumber part, but need the metal part AND I do not have a quick attach, so hopefully easy to hook / unhook ?

I bought my County Line carryall frame from Tractor Supply and did the wood part myself. If you look close, you can see that I also added a receiver hitch to pull my utility trailer behind. Here is what the bare frame looked like (except for the green paint).

 

[Spike56]

I bought my County Line carryall frame from Tractor Supply and did the wood part myself. If you look close, you can see that I also added a receiver hitch to pull my utility trailer behind. Here is what the bare frame looked like (except for the green paint).
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Okay, thanks for answering a dumb question ! This looks like what I need and then add my own wood / box. I checked on Tractor Supply website. There are (2) different ones ? Weird ? At least the numbers following the product seem different ?

 

[Runner]

Okay, thanks for answering a dumb question ! This looks like what I need and then add my own wood / box. I checked on Tractor Supply website. There are (2) different ones ? Weird ? At least the numbers following the product seem different ?

They appear to have slightly different top link connections, so you might want to think about which one works best for your tractor. Sounds like you're not using a quick hitch, so it may not matter. The one I bought from there was not quick hitch compatible, so I had to make an adapter.

 

[Spike56]

They appear to have slightly different top link connections, so you might want to think about which one works best for your tractor. Sounds like you're not using a quick hitch, so it may not matter. The one I bought from there was not quick hitch compatible, so I had to make an adapter.

No quick hitch here. I had bought a quick hitch for the front years ago, but it did NOT help that much removing the bucket and putting on a hay spear takes two grown men and a small boy to do. If everything is PERFECTLY level, works ok but ....
Thanks for the advice. I *really* need something on the rear to "carry all".

 

[Spindifferent]

I use a three-point Double-Fork Carrier from Hay King for all sorts of material and tool handling. Heck, I even use it to move round bales of hay!

Very solid and well-built. You can certainly build whatever type of bucket or platform to fit on it.

Hay King is a small business located in Taylor, Texas. I have several of their products. Highly recommend them. More info here: Hay King Loaders

 

[CharlesBobdole]

I am looking for a decent 3-point set of forks. My application is to leave my front-end loader on and be able to haul some tools (shovels, chain saw....) along. I wouldn't mind if someone had a ready made "basket", but I have not seen one ? So, will construct my own pallet to use. I see prices all over the spectrum ? Any recommendations

Everything Attachments makes a nice set of rear forks. Lots of adjustment for the top link to work with a QH too.

 

[ruffdog]

I bought the King Kutter carry-all and bolted 2x12 boards to it to make a working platform and wood carrier. It has worked perfect for me.

King Kutter Carry All - CA-YK | Blain's Farm & Fleet

I also have an adapter so I can use it on the loader instead of the 3pt.

 

[newbury]

I bought a three point set of forks for my B7610 back ~ 2009.
Works well but it was only about $100 back then.
From Agri-supply. link

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Carries a pallet mounted 275 gallon Tote cage very well. Got the tote and pallet for free, thus I was only out about $100.

 

[zzvyb6]

You might need a hydraulic upper link to make forks work effectively. I went with the JD QA loader plates and then got the QA forks. Switch out in less than a minute. But having the loader bucket PLUS rear forks might be actually what you need.

 

[old and tired]

I bought a three point set of forks for my B7610 back ~ 2009.
Works well but it was only about $100 back then.
From Agri-supply.

I bought them at about $140... works for the pallets of firewood. Not sure I would buy them for the going rate at $320

Yes hydraulic top and side link are a must have with this!!!!

 

[Spike56]

I use a three-point Double-Fork Carrier from Hay King for all sorts of material and tool handling. Heck, I even use it to move round bales of hay!

Very solid and well-built. You can certainly build whatever type of bucket or platform to fit on it.

Hay King is a small business located in Taylor, Texas. I have several of their products. Highly recommend them. More info here: Hay King Loaders

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Yes ! Looking at Hay King ! Taylor only 45 minutes away from me. Long ago had a renovator from them. Was solidly built.
Did you do any modifications / make into a carry-all ? Maybe best that I build my own pallet ? What say you ?

 

[Spindifferent]

Yes ! Looking at Hay King ! Taylor only 45 minutes away from me. Long ago had a renovator from them. Was solidly built.
Did you do any modifications / make into a carry-all ? Maybe best that I build my own pallet ? What say you ?

They are great folks at Hay King. I have a small renovator and a disc harrow from them as well. Rock solid!

No modifications to the actual carrier, but I did build a wooden platform for a 200 gallon water tank that I tote around to water trees. The platform is just 2x4 and 4x4 designed so that the carrier tines slip under the platform that supports the water tank.

I typically use the carrier by itself for hauling cedar branches or long-handled tools or for moving long heavy objects like a tree trunk, etc.

You could easily build a sturdy wooden platform for it, kinda like a pallet, or perhaps weld on anything metal for your needs. I like the ability to "slip-on" and "slip-off" the water tank platform so that I can use the carrier for other tasks when not carrying water.

Good luck to whatever you do!

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

DIYMyWay did a good video on YouTube of building his carry-all on a frame from tractor supply. He did have his materials list on his website. His video is worth watching, youtube diymyway - Search Videos

 

[Fallon]

I bolted some old beat up truck boxes I got an auction for $5 to a pallet. Added some pipes to put shovels in vertically. It was my "fencing pallet" for years. Dropped at the work site & could keep using the tractor. Recently upgraded it to a job box.

I had a 3pt forklift for a bit. It was a pain to mount & couldn't lift more than the loader (forklift would lift, but 3pt wouldn't & I didn't want to risk it). Sold it for a few bucks more than I paid for it.

 

[rumwrks]

Maybe best that I build my own pallet ?

I have a couple of Skids I made for this purpose which are basically "pallets" but instead of pallet layered construction it's just some 4x4's for the base (I usually use either 3 or 4..) with a deck lagged to the top of them. I have one of "truck bed bench seats" the previous owner of my place I can put on one of them for hauling folks in luxury and comfort (relatively speaking.. cough..) to the lower field or the back pasture. The other I put a bunch of holders for tools on for trail and woodlot work. I chain the skid to the forks when in transit.

I like the one in the video here - that's nice! Way more finely engineered than what I did.

His video is worth watching, youtube diymyway - Search Videos

 

[Duds13]

I recently purchased these. Haven't used them a whole lot yet but they are very well built

Pallet Forks For 3-Pt Hitch & Front-End Loader GWT Versaforks

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