built pallet forks

[rus_geek]

When are you going to build a second carriage for my forks?

Actually, can you just add some dimension information for the materials you used? I've got a set of forks that are farmer-welded into a three-point contraption that is just a little bit too wide for standard pallets. My plan is to get/build a carriage for the forks that I can use on the SSQA on my loader and hopefully also put them on the three-point, but I need to see if it's possible to have the mounts not interfere with each other... Otherwise I need a QA on my three-point, I guess.

-rus-

 

[spo307]

38" high x 46 1/2 wide I used 5" c channel ( overkill but free ) welded 1/2 x 1 1/2 flat stock onto that, used 4" cutting wheels and torch to make the notches. back plates are 3/8 x 13 x 20 all the rest of the material is 3 /8, I removed the front Q/A plate off the tractor for sizing the pins and side plates. I have like 10 picture of pallet forks off google, I stopped by a guy in a shop who had them on a skid steer, so I measured it up and took pictures. the forks I had so i speced it off them, keep in mind what is the max lifting capacity or you FEL, mine is 1800, so I was not concerned with making 5 thousand lb forks, although these would probably handle it. if you need exact measurements let me know

 

[cowsrus]

That is a real nice job you did, you gave me some good ideas.
thanks

 

[gpflepsen]

That's a great looking set of forks. I like the use of the C-channel for the fork supports.

I'll put a few pics of the build I did late last Fall just as the temperature dropped away, before I could get the paint on. I used paired 3-1/2 x 1/4 angle for the frame members, stitched together to form an offset box. The attachment plates were from 3/8 plate. It's setup for quick attach pin style coupling for Massey Ferguson. The biggest obstacle is finding forks. I ran across some 48" forks on craigslist and that launched the project.

 

[rdln]

I also just bought a pair off of craigslist 48" way overbuilt for my loader cap. but $150.

a local dealer had used OEM JD pin type forks for my loader for $600 ouch. and even though they met my loader's capacity, I am sure I could and would have abused them and broke/bent something.

I think you guys did a good job!

I will take on the job of buildiing a frame plus a SSQA for the loader and adapter for the current pin bucket.

I wish was able to do all this when buying the tractor new but not available in 1994.

 

[spo307]

GPFLEPSEN nice job looks much simpler than mine

RDLN I agree my loader capacity is like 1800, new forks were way 2 much good luck

 

[dex3361]

Very nice build aside from being your first. Those look nice. Looking forward to the other stuff to follow. I adapted a #point quick to attach to the front so I can use rear implements on the front. The pig pole makes a great high lift and the rear platform works great on the front too.

 

[Grustang]

Just wanted to let you guys know there are these forks on Ebay, 36" for 150 bucks with free shipping!!! Just got mine, great deal, brand new!! NEW 36" PALLET FORKS 2300lb tine tractor skidsteer fork - eBay (item 300390801761 end time Feb-25-10 05:22:45 PST)

 

[gpflepsen]

I had considered 36" forks but 48", for me, are much more useful. They give 33% more reach which is great for times, such as when reaching and getting loads off a trailer. How deep is a typical pallet? Having 48" of fork under a pallet may mean something at some point. Having said that, any fork is a great tool for the loader.

 

[spo307]

forgot to post a pic of the forks on the tractor, removed a brick chimney loaded bricks on to the pallet