Cheap quick tach pallet forks?
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Fuddy1952
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The little I use pallet forks I use the clamp on, Titan I'm pretty sure. They do ok the little I use them but I have had them swivel, no longer straight.
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Lifting capacity and FEL "break out force" will matter much more than tractor hp.
Are we talking clamp on forks, or SSQA quick attach forks?
Do you have a link to what item you're looking at?
Are we talking clamp on forks, or SSQA quick attach forks?
Do you have a link to what item you're looking at?
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Duplicate post.
Gotta love TBN web interface.
Gotta love TBN web interface.
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Where are the $300 quick attach forks on that link? The cheapest are $475.... you can get a cheap set of bolt / clamp on ones for under $150. Depends on what you are going to use them for.... carrying a small log, a small / light pallet they would be ok... any heavier type stuff, you should go with a quick attach set up.
These are the forks im talking about they are ssqa they are 325 and have an extra 18 dollars off https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082XXKTFF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2MEUUKKWLSVWK&psc=1
I dont really plan on using them a ton. Maybe a dozen times a year.
These are the clamp on ones im considering they are 74.99.
15lbs 2lbs 4lbs 43" 6" Clamp on Pallet Forks Heavy Duty Loader Bucket | eBay
I dont really plan on using them a ton. Maybe a dozen times a year.
These are the clamp on ones im considering they are 74.99.
15lbs 2lbs 4lbs 43" 6" Clamp on Pallet Forks Heavy Duty Loader Bucket | eBay
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The quick attach would definitely put the load closer in towards the pin, so you would probably get the most lift capability. They are definitely light duty. The fork mounts look like they could easily bend the back plate. Not sure how thick it is, hence why I would be concerned.
My neighbor has a set of the bolt on type. He has carried 25 - 8' x5" fence posts no problem. He really doesn't lift anything heavier than that. He does have the stabilizer bar and they "seem" to be much more stable with the bar in place.
Again, depending on what you will be doing with them will determine which you should go with.... if I were purchasing an inexpensive set, to be used for light moving, I would go with that SSQA quick attach one. Almost can't go wrong for $325......
The only bad thing that I notice with the SSQA one is that the width / spacing of the forks is not adjustable. That would be a real deal breaker if you would be moving different sized pallets.
With a 45 HP tractor, you could easily bend both those sets if you are not careful and press down too hard on the tips....
My neighbor has a set of the bolt on type. He has carried 25 - 8' x5" fence posts no problem. He really doesn't lift anything heavier than that. He does have the stabilizer bar and they "seem" to be much more stable with the bar in place.
Again, depending on what you will be doing with them will determine which you should go with.... if I were purchasing an inexpensive set, to be used for light moving, I would go with that SSQA quick attach one. Almost can't go wrong for $325......
The only bad thing that I notice with the SSQA one is that the width / spacing of the forks is not adjustable. That would be a real deal breaker if you would be moving different sized pallets.
With a 45 HP tractor, you could easily bend both those sets if you are not careful and press down too hard on the tips....
Yeah i dont really have any use of forks i just think they would be handy to have if the need arises. Thats why i was leaning toward the cheaper clamp on the biggest downside to the ones i linked was the length of them only around 30 inches
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I'd bet 90% of new palette fork owners end up using them more than they realized they should.
Get quick attach forks that are a bit heavier-duty than those, you won't regret an extra $100 or so, and then you can join the legions who are abusing theirs in new ways every day!
Get quick attach forks that are a bit heavier-duty than those, you won't regret an extra $100 or so, and then you can join the legions who are abusing theirs in new ways every day!
How much you'll use them doesn't matter as much as what you'll be using them for. Forks aren't something that wear out over time. If they get damaged, they get damaged all at once because they were overloaded in some way. I'd recommend looking for a used set of real forks, or better yet, build them if you have the skills. With a tractor that size, you'll bend those ones in your link real quick if you use them for anything that has some real weight to it, or if you screw up and push down too hard on the tips. Once you have forks, you may be surprised how often you use them.