Express Steel inc attachments

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Ive seen their stuff on ebay and been curious too since the prices at that time were good. It looks like a lot of it has gone up, but surprisingly their pallet fork setup is still pretty cheap.
 
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I looked into their pushers a year or so ago, after seeing them on eBay. The listing was somewhat local to me, so I contacted them about local pickup only to discover they were located in Indiana or Illinois (forget which). It kinda turned me off to the company.
 
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I looked into their pushers a year or so ago, after seeing them on eBay. The listing was somewhat local to me, so I contacted them about local pickup only to discover they were located in Indiana or Illinois (forget which). It kinda turned me off to the company.
How did that turn you off? The website does state there location.
 
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How did that turn you off? The website does state there location.

Yes, their www site specifies where they're located, as did the answer to my email query. The ebay listing that first attracted my attention specified the equipment was located on the east coast about 40 miles away from me. So I'm now interested in going to look at and purchase a pusher, only to discover it's not there to see or pickup.
All that said, they appear to be well made (by the photos) and at a good price.
 
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Express Steel advertises on eBay and local for sale groups all over the country. I saw the ad for a Tampa location. I called and fount there is only one factory and all items are shipped. I got a 66" skid steer type bucket for hundreds cheaper than any local dealer. Bucket is good quality but it looks like its just painted in primer. I'm on the fence about painting it, it is a bucket after all.
 
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Express Steel advertises on eBay and local for sale groups all over the country. I saw the ad for a Tampa location. I called and fount there is only one factory and all items are shipped. I got a 66" skid steer type bucket for hundreds cheaper than any local dealer. Bucket is good quality but it looks like its just painted in primer. I'm on the fence about painting it, it is a bucket after all.
That's actualy how I found them. On craigslist. In no way did I think they where local, just like every other business advertising on there.

I'm on the fence about buying a new bucket from them vs spending a bit under half on steel to fix my current one.
 
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I just stumbled upon these guys while searching for options for attachments. I am a big data nerd and usually do a lot of research before I spend more than about $100. I guess I don't expect manufacturers to be local to more than one part of the country.

I am very curious about the quality of the product as the prices are very competitive. The delivered prices are cheaper than anyone else without delivery.

Pros (so far): Dealing directly with the manufacturer; family-owned company in the Heartland (Indiana); clearly laid out prices and additional costs for optional services;

Cons (so far): Not much info available to evaluate quality or support; may have to figure out how to get pallet forks when I need pallet forks to unload the pallet forks
 
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I just stumbled upon these guys while searching for options for attachments. I am a big data nerd and usually do a lot of research before I spend more than about $100. I guess I don't expect manufacturers to be local to more than one part of the country.

I am very curious about the quality of the product as the prices are very competitive. The delivered prices are cheaper than anyone else without delivery.

Pros (so far): Dealing directly with the manufacturer; family-owned company in the Heartland (Indiana); clearly laid out prices and additional costs for optional services;

Cons (so far): Not much info available to evaluate quality or support; may have to figure out how to get pallet forks when I need pallet forks to unload the pallet forks
I just received my ES pallet forks. They ship with YRC freight, yellow freight. The guy said all there delivery trucks have a lift gate weather they say it or not. I paid no extra and a lift gate came. I was prepared to unload with out pallet forks. A bucket and ratchet strap would be fine.

The forks them self are great. The frame is just as good. The forks are a bit tough to slide on the frame but things are still working in. The welds all look great and thickness of steel looks just as good.

Con..the paint isnt the best but theres really no bench mark on paint quality.
 
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I just received my ES pallet forks. They ship with YRC freight, yellow freight. The guy said all there delivery trucks have a lift gate weather they say it or not. I paid no extra and a lift gate came. I was prepared to unload with out pallet forks. A bucket and ratchet strap would be fine.

The forks them self are great. The frame is just as good. The forks are a bit tough to slide on the frame but things are still working in. The welds all look great and thickness of steel looks just as good.

Con..the paint isnt the best but theres really no bench mark on paint quality.
I'm looking at these currently as well. Hows it been with them, still happy?
 
 

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