Custom bale fork

[GordNovo]

Well I finally got my custom bale fork today. Don't have any bales yet to put it to use, but I did manage to pick up 8 stacked rail road ties in the back yard. It did a nice job.

It's quick-attach and imatch compatible, so it'll fit on the front or the rear. I intend to move 900lb square bales on the front and the occaisional 5X6 round bale on the back.

The fork has a nice low profile so it's also ideal as a pallet fork. Nice bonus cuz I wasn't expecting that feature when I negotiated it as part of my deal. Now I have to find stuff to move around with pallets

Here are some pictures, if you're interested. Let me know what you think.

PS> Any ideas on how much something like this is worth?

GordNovo

 

[Chris2520]

Very nicely done gord. you should be able to pick up
whatever you need with those. any idea how much it weighs.

Chris....

 

[JerryG]

Nice job on the bale fork.
Is the lower wrap around guard stock or did you make it? I haven't seen one like it before on that model of tractor. Maybe I just missed them if they are stock. If you made it how about some pictures?

 

[VA Rebel]

Did you make that or have it made?

 

[GordNovo]

They were made by a friend of the dealer. The dealer and manufacturer are curious how i make out with them. He's thinkin about building some more.

It weighs about the same as the bucket, maybe a touch more.

GordNovo

 

[Chris2520]

if horses or cows get out of line you can just prod them.
or just speer a cow and pick him up and take him to butcher....

 

[GordNovo]

if horses or cows get out of line you can just prod them.
or just speer a cow and pick him up and take him to butcher....

We were joking about using it to roast marshmallows at the next bonfire

I used to play chicken on the road with the other local JD owners. Now with the spear, no one's gonna wanna play with me no more

 

[Chris2520]

I used to play chicken on the road with the other local JD owners. Now with the spear, no one's gonna wanna play with me no more

I am sure thay would get the point....LOL....

 

[GordNovo]

Hello everyone.. I know you all like pictures, so here's a couple more...

I put my bale fork to use today... woo hooo!!! It's been killing me not having any bales around to do some liftin'. Still don't have any around yet but I found some other stuff that needed moving around.

I don't know what these railway ties weight, but I can only lift up each end to move them around by hand, so maybe 120lbs... maybe?!? The tractor could only lift the load you see in the picture about 3 ft off the ground. I only had the 5ft box blade on for ballast yet the whole machine felt very stable as I was manuevering it across the yard.

From what I can tell so far, the fork seems to work extremely well. I'm looking forward to trying it with some larger square bales when they finally come. Right now the farmers are waiting for some dry weather so they can get out on the fields and bring in their first cut of the season.

enjoy the pics.

GordNovo

 

[Chris2520]

Thats what i am taking about Gord..
Lets put some weight on him.....
Keep them pictures comeing..

Chris....