Got my Carry All today.

[Runner]

I've got neither a carry-all or rear pallet forks, but I've wondered for some time now why would you ever want a carry-all versus rear pallet forks?

It seems like the pallet forks would be way more useful. You could literally design a custom pallet for anything you might ever want to carry using the carry-all, and instead just switch between the custom pallets at ease. If stability is an issue, just strap or chain the pallet to the pallet fork frame. What am I missing?

The answer is elementary - you need BOTH.

 

[Alan46]

 

[Gordon Gould]

I've got neither a carry-all or rear pallet forks, but I've wondered for some time now why would you ever want a carry-all versus rear pallet forks?

It seems like the pallet forks would be way more useful. You could literally design a custom pallet for anything you might ever want to carry using the carry-all, and instead just switch between the custom pallets at ease. If stability is an issue, just strap or chain the pallet to the pallet fork frame. What am I missing?

You’re not really missing anything - it depends on what you do. For me I routinely carry a lot of weight and would rather carry it on the rear which is designed to handle it. Also maneuvering around in the woods is a lot harder with a set of forks sticking out up front than a rear carry all. Different strokes for different folks - but both are handy.

 

[Tifford]

Update:
After a few errands I was able to get started.
Went to a big boxy store to get a series of drills bits that are recommended by a certain utube channel for their price and durability. Then I went to a local store to pick up nuts bolts etc.
I prefer nylon nuts but they only had two so I had with those spring type washers. They didn't have many grade 8 bolts so I went with 1/2" grade 5.
Slow going. Drilling smaller pilot holes, twice. Then larger holes until I got to 1/2 inch.
5 done and 15 more to go. I also got two rattle cans of spray paint today (online) that's suppose to match up pretty well with my tractor.

 

[Tifford]

I got 4 more bolts in today. It was slow going and I reversed the previous 5 bolts I put in. So 9 bolts in and 11 more to go.
Slow on the drill with oil on the bits.

 

[JDW 1]

Pallet forks are one of my most used attachments. Add the frontier pallet fork grapple for the complete package. I fabricated mine to also be used on the draft arms for heavy loads, would not be without them

 

[JDW 1]

Also as far as a carry all goes you can find these totes laying around for near nothing, they also make a good safe working platform while elevated.

 

[Tifford]

Also as far as a carry all goes you can find these totes laying around for near nothing, they also make a good safe working platform while elevated.

I might use that idea of a tote later on. I definitely want my forks on my carry all to be able to carry different items. I picked up four pallets (for free) and saw a good use for them on a utube channel. I also got two 55 gallon steel drums (10 bucks a piece) to carry water with for the main purpose of filling my plastic septic tank back up when it gets pumped. I know first hand that those plastic tanks will rise, when empty, with a heavy rain. I'm taking no chances. I drained my well filling up a very recent tank install. Had to use my truck, the steel drums, a cheap pump, an inverter/generator to get water from a lake to finish filling the tank back up. I can always use the 55 gallon drums as burning barrels as they age and either get new barrels or use your tote idea.
I also live at the end of a 1/2 mile single lane dirt road that is not maintained by the state of NY. Add to that a 200 foot driveway in Central NY where we get snow, ice etc. I burn coal as much as I can and will use garbage cans to reuse the burnt coal for traction. Burnt anthracite (fancy name for coal) is excellent for traction as it is sharp and about the size of a pea. I'll spread the Burnt coal on the areas of the road that need it. I've got a snow blower attachment for the front of my tractor (runs off my mid pto) in the winter combined with 4 wheel drive and chains on the rear tires so I should be good to go. Extra weight on the rear tires could help.

 

[Tifford]

Pic of my snow blower attachment in reference to previous post. One pass up the road and a pass back to the house and the road is clear.

 

[Tifford]

Also, not to beat a dead horse, but if I could run a cable from blue dot to blue dot connected with a turn buckle, that would really add strength. Probably increase the capacity way beyond my tractor's capability.