Clamp on pallet forks

[Smf834]

What is the consensus on those? I just need something to move brush from point a to point b, less than bucket load limitation by far. Or should i still get the qa version?

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/pallet-forks-and-accessories/pallet-fork-attachment-with-pallet-fork-blades-–-skid-steer-quick-tach/133210.html

Would it fit my l2501 without any mod?

thanks.

 

[Doughknob]

Your link "is" a QA setup. I have a set of forks that clamp onto my bucket and they work fine for most things. I have lifted 1000lbs with them. If I were using forks daily or for actual pallets of different sizes, I might get a QA version. Otherwise clamp-ons work fine.

 

[LittleBill21]

this is what i bought last year, use them a lot

man prices went up..... i paid 163 with tax

Amazon.com: Titan Attachments Light-Duty 46" Clamp-on Pallet Forks Stabilizer Bar Rated 1,500 LB Loader or Skid Steer : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com: Titan Attachments Light-Duty 46" Clamp-on Pallet Forks Stabilizer Bar Rated 1,500 LB Loader or Skid Steer : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

 

[stephenh]

I have clamp-ons. Yes, they are great for some jobs. Takes five minutes to install, max. I use them for moving stuff around, such as crated stuff I have hauled home in the pickup bed. Largest thing was a 56" tool chest, heaviest a 900-lb. gun safe. Very handy for someone who does not have a lot of help around.

Used to borrow a buddy's set, very heavy steel. Found some heavy-gauge aluminum ones at Northern Tool. They are not rated for as much weight as the steel, but I have moved quite heavy stuff with no problem.

For my uses, they are the answer. Done with the task, five minutes to remove them, including putting them away til next time.

I have heard of someone bending the bottom of their bucket by lifting too-heavy an item, but I haven't seen that in my use.

 

[WranglerX]

This is what I made for brush moving/hauling....Works well for small logs too....

 

[Roadworthy]

You give no indication of the expected weight, your question seems to pertain to whether forks would fit your L2501 without modifications. I'd give you a qualified yes on that as the LA525 loader is used on several L series tractors, the L2501 being the smallest of them. Mostly I move tumbleweed and branches so I built a pair of "pallet forks" out of four foot chunks of 2 X 4 and added a piece of siding to the top to carry a larger load that the bucket by itself.

 

[DB Pilot]

I got the clamp-ons and the cross bar to help stop twisting of the forks for my L3800. I also now have a warped bucket. Seems all the weight is placed on the bucket at the clamp point which is very far forward from bucket pivot point. As for moving brush or tree limbs, stuff like that, when dumping, the forks (even with the cross bar) would slide sideways out of alignment no matter how much torque I used. I changed the bucket to QA and now have QA forks. Much better for me.

 

[Smf834]

Wow, i haven’t thoughy of that before. Weight most likey under 400 lbs for brush moving. So i think the clamp on is sufficient

 

[kennyd]

Does you loader already have the SSQA carrier?

If so, you'll never regret getting real forks, you'll use then 1000x more than you thing you will.

Lost of lift capacity, loss of visibility, having the load sooo far out in front (reduced maneuverability), and the risk of bending the bucket are all reasons not to get them. IMHO.

 

[Smf834]

My loader has the factory qa bucket, so does that mean i can use any universal skidsteer pallet fork?