Cheap quick tach pallet forks?

[radnack]

Has anyone ever had the around 300 dollar quick attach pallet forks? I see them on amazon and ebay i wouldnt be using them much. Would i be better off with clamp on? Would be going on a 45 hp tractor if that matters.

 

[Fuddy1952]

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.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

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?

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Duplicate post.

Gotta love TBN web interface.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Has anyone ever had the around 300 dollar quick attach pallet forks? I see them on amazon and ebay i wouldnt be using them much. Would i be better off with clamp on? Would be going on a 45 hp tractor if that matters.

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.

 

[radnack]

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

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

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....

 

[radnack]

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

 

[ning]

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!

 

[BlueKnife]

Has anyone ever had the around 300 dollar quick attach pallet forks? I see them on amazon and ebay i wouldnt be using them much. Would i be better off with clamp on? Would be going on a 45 hp tractor if that matters.

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.

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

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

Having had the clamp on forks I can say they work okay for light loads. Heavier loads can stress your bucket. Also, they shift the load a foot and a half further away from the fulcrum of your front axle. I got rid of them when I got a two prong hay spear which doubles nicely as a pallet fork.

Regarding the cheap SSQA forks, I think I'd fork over a hundred or so more for a set with adjustable forks from Titan or other supplier.

 

[JCoastie]

I have had clamp on forks on a previous 30hp tractor, and now have SSQA forks on my new 40hp tractor. Usability is worlds better on the SSQA forks and I make use the adjustable fork width very often. I would not want a set of fixed/non-adjustable forks, and I'm just a homeowner.

 

[ning]

I have had clamp on forks on a previous 30hp tractor, and now have SSQA forks on my new 40hp tractor. Usability is worlds better on the SSQA forks and I make use the adjustable fork width very often. I would not want a set of fixed/non-adjustable forks, and I'm just a homeowner.

I'll second the point on adjustability.
I typically move brush/logs/fenceposts with my forks adjusted much wider than will fit in pallets for load stability. I could make do with pallet-width fixed forks, but I'd need to chain or strap loads more.

 

[JCoastie]

same use for me, "brush/logs/fence posts with my forks adjusted much wider than will fit in pallets for load stability"

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Put me down also in the camp that tried the clamp on forks, HATED them, bought an SSQA set of adjustable forks, and gave away the clamp on forks.

I'll second the statement that you will end up using them a heck of a lot more than you think.

Love mine. Glad I bought them. Even before we moved house. But after the move? Yeah, those babies are worth their weight in gold to me now.

Speaking as someone that did try to "cheap out" and get the clamp ons, don't do it. These guys on TBN tried to talk me out of it, and they were right. My dealer even tried to talk me out of it. He was right too. Get the SSQA set, and get them adjustable. You'd be surprised how often something that's on a "pallet" is on a non-standard width one. Or you need to move something oddball in size or shape. Having that width adjustment is great.

 

[TractorGuy]

Yeah I have the clamp on forks and pretty much avoid using them. I have and do use them but very seldom. Wish I would have bought REAL forks but seldom need them.

The Pallet Forks dot com stuff is about as cheap as it gets. Might be fairly safe to order from them since there are few parts involved. Their packing and shipping department leave lots to be desired. Make sure and pay with paypal or buy through eBay for some third party protection.

Quick Attach Pallet Forks For Tractors - Tractor Replacement Pallet Fork Attachments (Free Shipping) Titan Attachments™

 

[radnack]

Okay you guys convinced me ill save up money for good ssqa forks. I was also kind of worried about visibility with the clamp ons.

 

[Underdog57]

Okay you guys convinced me ill save up money for good ssqa forks. I was also kind of worried about visibility with the clamp ons.

Good move, you won't be sorry!
In the future, You'll probably be on here trying to talk someone out of buying clamp-on forks!! :thumbsup:

 

[Johnkn]

Aside from clamp on forks putting the load another 2 feet in front of the pins greatly reducing lifting capacity, AND the bucket completely blocking your view, AND no matter how much you tighten them, even using a stabilizer bar and they come loose every 6 minutes, clamp on forks are just fine....,:laughing:

 

[Btown]

A few years ago I purchased the Titan 42” pallet fork with 2 inch receiver and hay spear for $500. It is great. There were a couple of issues. I think they fixed one. The 2” receiver stuck out about 2”, so you cannot slide the forks together in the middle. I think the mount it flush now on new ones. The other issue was the two bolts that hold in the small spears to keep the bale from spinning, seize up and break when you go to loosen or tighten them. Larger bolts are needed. For the price you can’t go wrong.

42" Pallet Fork Hay Bale Spear Trailer Hitch Titan Skid Steer Attachment.

Today they are $589. They do offer coupons every once and a while.