Finally got a set of "real" pallet forks

[nikdfish]

I've used a set of "strap-on" forks on both the 3038e & 1025R for 7 or 8 years now. They are a cantilevered set that extend under the bucket & have a chain that wraps across the back side of the bucket & gets ratchet strapped to a catch sitting on the cutting edge. They really helped with a lot of tasks but had their shortcomings, primarily a tendancy to move & being a really unwieldy extension beyond the bucket.

Anyway, I finally picked up a quick attach set (mounts to the FEL the same way as the bucket). I previously had good luck with the 3PT FEL adapter plate from Titan (i.e. Palletforks.com), so I ordered one of theirs. They have a number of different configurations, but I went with their JDFRLD42 with a delivered price of about $540 (after applying "points" from my prior purchase. Ordered it Saturday & it arrived today (Wednesday) by R&L Carriers.

The unit comes with 42" 4x1.5 inch forks & mounts for bale spears (which I won't be using) and does not have a 2" receiver. The 3PT FEL adapter plate has a 2" receiver that get used all the time for trailer moving & I couldn't see myself removing/replacing 80lb (?) fork tines for access to another receiver.

I'm looking forward to using these with both tractors. Getting them on & off is a lot easier than the "strap-on" variety & are not sticking way out beyond the bucket (plus I can actually see the tips when setting on the ground).

When not in use, they can snuggle up under the landscape blade & rake.

(excuse the mess, a 22x20 building houses both tractors & implements...)

BTW, part of the excuse (to SWMBO) for ordering is needing to more safely move some some sizable logs from storm downed oaks with the 3038e over at the acreage ...

 

[fried1765]

I've used a set of "strap-on" forks on both the 3038e & 1025R for 7 or 8 years now. They are a cantilevered set that extend under the bucket & have a chain that wraps across the back side of the bucket & gets ratchet strapped to a catch sitting on the cutting edge. They really helped with a lot of tasks but had their shortcomings, primarily a tendancy to move & being a really unwieldy extension beyond the bucket.

Anyway, I finally picked up a quick attach set (mounts to the FEL the same way as the bucket). I previously had good luck with the 3PT FEL adapter plate from Titan (i.e. Palletforks.com), so I ordered one of theirs. They have a number of different configurations, but I went with their JDFRLD42 with a delivered price of about $540 (after applying "points" from my prior purchase. Ordered it Saturday & it arrived today (Wednesday) by R&L Carriers.

The unit comes with 42" 4x1.5 inch forks & mounts for bale spears (which I won't be using) and does not have a 2" receiver. The 3PT FEL adapter plate has a 2" receiver that get used all the time for trailer moving & I couldn't see myself removing/replacing 80lb (?) fork tines for access to another receiver.

I'm looking forward to using these with both tractors. Getting them on & off is a lot easier than the "strap-on" variety & are not sticking way out beyond the bucket (plus I can actually see the tips when setting on the ground).

When not in use, they can snuggle up under the landscape blade & rake.

(excuse the mess, a 22x20 building houses both tractors & implements...)

BTW, part of the excuse (to SWMBO) for ordering is needing to more safely move some some sizable logs from storm downed oaks with the 3038e over at the acreage ...

Your Titan forks look very nice.

I was seriously considering the United Attachments (Titan) 42" forks with the tall "brick guard" back, for my Kubota L48.
Good price too at $724 + tax = $769 delivered.
Made a decision today.
I opted for the "Extreme Skid Steer & Tractor Pallet Forks" by Everything Attachments, instead.
$120 bucks more from EA, but their forks are apparently stronger,..... their stuff is always the BEST.
I trust that a set of EA forks will be outstanding as well.

One month PLUS.... estimated wait time!

 

[Jstpssng]

Nice setup, and you will be glad that you paid a little extra. I bought a set of the $249 forks which were serviceable for a while until I worked them a little- OK, WAY too hard. I tried to weld them back together but finally realized that I need a much heavier backing plate. By the time I get done I'll have almost as much tied up in them as you do... and they still will be too narrow and unadjustable.

 

[jonathanstarr]

Nice looking setup, enjoy them. Well worth it.
We really like having the quick change bucket-to-forks on the 540 loader on our 5300 MFWD. We get a lot of use out of them.

 

[goeduck]

I have a set of those Titan forks (SSQA model) on one of my properties and they are a good value and get used a lot. On the property I live on where I have a smaller tractor I am looking at the 42 SSQA model

Titan Skid Steer 42" Pallet Fork & Trailer Hitch Attachment Bobcat Case Kubota

On this property I can use a 2 receiver in the front for putting boats in the water as well as moving things around