3 point fork lift anybody build one?

[RobKinNH]

I've got a pallet mover for the 3pt hitch that I added a skid steer quick attach plate to. I can use it on the back or the front, It's quickly becoming one of my favorite tools.

 

[sweettractors]

I've got a pallet mover for the 3pt hitch that I added a skid steer quick attach plate to. I can use it on the back or the front, It's quickly becoming one of my favorite tools.

That is a nice looking piece. What does King Kutter rate the lift capacity at? Ken Sweet

 

[RobKinNH]

That is a nice looking piece. What does King Kutter rate the lift capacity at? Ken Sweet

2000 LB @ 24" Out
In order to get the QA plate on I did move the bottom 3pt plates all the way down to the bottom, this also gives it a higher lift on the back.

 

[sweettractors]

2000 LB @ 24" Out
In order to get the QA plate on I did move the bottom 3pt plates all the way down to the bottom, this also gives it a higher lift on the back.

That ought to be enough to raise the front end off the ground. You run a loader or front ballast? Ken Sweet

 

[RobKinNH]

That ought to be enough to raise the front end off the ground. You run a loader or front ballast? Ken Sweet

Loader, full if need be.

 

[George2615]

I built these forks for my tractor. I can mount them on the 3 pt. or in the loader bucket. I built them out of 1 1/2" x 4" C - Channel, 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" rectangle steel and 1/4" x 2" flat steel for bracing. The underside of the C Channel has 1x1 angle welded the full length for strength. They are not adjustable in width but were made to fit most standard pallets. They are strong enough for anything my tractor can lift.

 

[wedgeheaded]

I made mine using reinforced channel steel for the forks. i documented my process in a tread that you can find from my signature. i use it to move fire-wood, dog houses, and implements. It seems to work well.

Mike

You did a great job on all your projects! They are very helpful too with great pics. You've built about everything I wanted to build. Thanks!

 

[wedgeheaded]

You guys are all a very talented bunch. I've seen some very nice work here. Well done!

 

[sweettractors]

It would be nice if you could find a pair of forklift forks from a junked out machine and fabricate around those. We see them in farm equip. consignment sales quite often here in Ky. Ken Sweet

 

[jb62901]

I built these last year for the BX2360, they will lift more than I should.

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