24 inch forks?

[btarb24]

Anyone know of a place that sells 24 inch pallet forks? I've got a pair of 42's and looking to have a shorter set just to carry logs out of the woods. The 42's are a bit cumbersome for that.

 

[WM75Guy]

If their stock 30" is still too long then it looks like these folks could make you some.

ITA Class II Forklift Forks

Standard ITA Hook Type Class II Replacement Forklift Forks, Forklift Blades, Forklift Tines in stock for your truck at Fork-Co.

www.fork-co.com

 

[Vigo327]

I honestly think you will regret 24" forks because they will 'get shorter' as you curl back to keep things from rolling off of them. If you are trying to move more than one log at a time you may end up with a fairly small area considering that.

And unless you need to be able to change their width setting like normal forks, I dont think it's worth the cost of anything built to mount and slide on a fork carriage vs just making something. For example, if you aren't trying to pick up very heavy stuff, it would be far cheaper to buy a pair of the short bale spears and just weld their mount bushings onto your fork carriage. I believe there is a 32" bale spear size that only ~26" sticks out past the mounting sleeve, but they are a bit harder to find than 39" which ~32" sticks out or so. That might be the right size for you considering what I said about how 'short' they will be at max rollback.

 

[jeff9366]

I have never seen stock pallet forks shorter than 36" offered.

However, debris forks are usually around 20" long.

 

[btarb24]

the bale spears to cradle the log is an interesting idea. That'd likely work well without a ton of effort. I had contemplated buying longer fork blades and cutting them down, but I'd prefer an option that keeps the taper. My forest is only bout 30 or so years old so the logs would be fine with the short supports.

thanks for the link to the 30's. Currently out of stock but nice to have an option.

 

[Xfaxman]

just to carry logs out of the woods.

A grapple works best for that.

What tractor do you have?

 

[Citydude]

Grapples are nice but I've migrated away from mine because I use my forks way more than a grapple. A grapple is a one horse use where i use my forks for a multitude of different tasks. Makes life easier for me.

 

[Smokeydog]

You could cut forks for that. Need stouter forks for logs anyway. Option of trying 30-36” long before going shorter. For logging had some bottom bevel thick log forks that worked better off road. Set 5’ wide. Have some bottom bevel clamp on Titan forks which work better picking off the ground. Switched to grapple that I liked better.

 

[btarb24]

It's a B2601. Rather not buy a grapple for the logs unless i find a need for it beyond that. Even then, i probably wont want to make room to store another big attachment so it'd be a tough sale.

I've contemplated buying a longer pair of forks and cutting them down, though it'd be nice to have the bevel on them. Cutting and grinding them wont be hard, but I'm a little concerned about messing up their temper. Bummer that the shorter forks don't really seem to be available anywhere.

 

[jeff9366]

Kubota B2601 Attachments​

Kubota LA434 Loader
Height (to pin):	78.5 inches 199 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	61.7 inches 156 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Rollback angle:	25°
Breakout force (at pin):	2146 lbs 973 kg
Breakout force (at 500mm):	1520 lbs 689 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	948 lbs 430 kg
Lift to full height (at 500mm):	659 lbs

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[diesel85]

While those numbers are at the angled reference at the bucket pins, forks add a significant length. Go 24" out and you half that roughly. So it would be more like 750lbs give or take. No different than measuring 3pt lift specs at pin and at 24" out. At 36" you'd be at 500 lbs or so, maybe a little less with how Kubota de-rates their machines for margin. Do the maths for the lift to full height you'll be really low at 36".

I've also found that you need a heavy ballast to comfortably use them to their max potential.

As I always tell folks... skid steers and tractors are NOT forklifts. Use with extreme caution.

 

[jeff9366]

What tractor do you have?

Kubota U17
It's a B2601.


1. Click on your "illuminated" screen name in upper right corner.

2. Click on SETTINGS in drop down box.

3. On left side of screen, click on ACCOUNT DETAILS.

4. Scroll down to TRACTOR. Enter ****B2601****

5. Scroll down further to enter your LOCATION.

 

[Xfaxman]

Grapples are nice but I've migrated away from mine because I use my forks way more than a grapple. A grapple is a one horse use where i use my forks for a multitude of different tasks. Makes life easier for me.

You probably have a clamshell style grapple:

I have owned both styles and for brush, trees and rocks, I recommend the dual lid, L bottom style, this one is called a rock bucket:

Mine is bigger but same style:

I have several different sizes of pallet forks and use the grapple more often.
My 24 inch forks:

 

[Smokeydog]

It's a B2601. Rather not buy a grapple for the logs unless i find a need for it beyond that. Even then, i probably wont want to make room to store another big attachment so it'd be a tough sale.

I've contemplated buying a longer pair of forks and cutting them down, though it'd be nice to have the bevel on them. Cutting and grinding them wont be hard, but I'm a little concerned about messing up their temper. Bummer that the shorter forks don't really seem to be available anywhere.

Porta band or cheap 4x6 metal saw should make a good cut and bevel with a bimetal blade.

 

[Smokeydog]

54” wicked grapple on B26. Most used attachment.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

For log use, dedicated grapples are just extra weight on a small tractor, that's not needed...

On top of that, adjustable pallet forks are just so MUCH more useful!

SR

 

[Citydude]

You probably have a clamshell style grapple:
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I have owned both styles and for brush, trees and rocks, I recommend the dual lid, L bottom style, this one is called a rock bucket:
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Mine is bigger but same style:
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I have several different sizes of pallet forks and use the grapple more often.
My 24 inch forks:
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You are correct, I do have a root grapple. It's good for brush piles which I don't burn anymore because I chip the brush now. The forks can bunch up piles with out crunching it together which makes it easier to pick apart for chipping.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

I have never seen stock pallet forks shorter than 36" offered.

However, debris forks are usually around 20" long.

Naw, the college here had a set of shorties on a new tractor. Sky tracks have them to pick up section of a bundle of bricks on multi story buildings.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

A set of forks at a junk yard is one hundred. Cut to length you want after you get them.

 

[ptsg]

For log use, dedicated grapples are just extra weight on a small tractor, that's not needed...

On top of that, adjustable pallet forks are just so MUCH more useful!

SR

This is what you use, right? Well, a similar one. I agree. A light, stronger and versatile implement instead of an heavy and cumbersome grapple. You pretty much get the best of both worlds with one of these.

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