forklift forks.......used

[txslowpoke]

What would they be worth? I have a pair that are about 34"s long. Came off a 6 k Cat fork lift,6"s wide. Used and abused but both are straight, on same plane.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

I have been looking for them on Craigslist and haven't seen forklift forks specifically. What I keep finding is Pallet jacks. I was thinking of getting some forklift forks to hang on the front of the FEL to life things that way. What I have found in Pallet jacks is $75-$200. I thought of just cutting the forks off off the pallet jack although they are much thicker. Not sure if that gives you a price to work from.
Jim

 

[Wayne County Hose]

They're only worth what someone will give.
It depends on wear. If the heel thickness is 10% less than the vertical thickness, they are considered worn and according to OSHA are scrap. Enough with the lawyer talk. I used to sell used pairs 42" long and longer to my local farmers for $50 a pair. These were also 4" wide, yours are wider but shorter. I'm also told I could have gotten more, but I have a soft spot in my heart for farmers.

Treemonkey, contact a local forklift repair outfit and tell them you need a set that are worn out. Better yet, go there with a box of donuts and some cash. Instant friends.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Hey that's a good idea about bribing them a little or hitting their soft spot. There is a place down the road that sells and rents forklifts. After seeing some of the other postings on here on how useful the forks can be I wanted to do that on my tractor.
Jim

 

[Mighty Dodge]

Paid 80 for the forks and frame at an auction.

 

[bx24]

Wayne Co Hose

Your dough nut idea is right on target. Food talks - most blue collar shop guys (regardless of the industry) will go out of their way to help someone who is nice to them

Great suggestion

 

[Wayne County Hose]

I was a forklift mechanic for 22 years. A small gift to the right guy might score you a pair for nothing.

 

[RichT]

I've been researching this a bit, as I want to fab my own quick attach pallet fork for my B26 loader. As noted here, best source seems to be forklift repair shops. Lot more of those around than I expected.

Best price I've found so far on a pair of 42" long, 4" wide shaft (pin) forks with the shaft is about $100.

 

[Ductape]

I've seen several pairs of forks on Craigslist in the $75 - $100 range.

 

[Villengineer]

RichT, the pic in Mighty Dodge's post is exactly what I was talking about in your post about real forks vs. clamp-ons. That's the front frame from a sideshifter. Most likely ITA II, but without dims of a better size reference I can't say for sure.

 

[txslowpoke]

These forks started out life as atleast 42" ers, not positive though. We "scoop" products that weigh upto 15 k, but mainly in the below 6k range. We have 5- 6k trucks and I just replaced the forks on this unit. Scooping the product sitting on concrete sharpens the ends of the forks to a razor edge over time, so we have grind the tips etc. Over the yrs this pair ended up at 34"s. I replaced them with 48"ers to the tune of 950.00 installed. These are destined for the scrapper. If anyone in South Texas wants to meet and pick them up. PM me
I can ship them collect via motor freight to someone not in driving distance. In Texas that should equate to about 70.00$ I can get prices out of state, let me know your zipcode.
I hate to see them go to the scrapper if someone can use forks that short.

 

[Mighty Dodge]

The forks I bought are 42". I modified them to fit my tractor. Waiting for warm weather so I can paint them.

M.D.

 

[Wayne County Hose]

Mighty Dodge's sideshift frame is a Cascade unit, class 2.

 

[3RRL]

Whatever they are, Mighty Dodge got a heck of a deal for forks AND frame like that.
If I could a set like that in that price range, I'd jump on it.

 

[Mighty Dodge]

Check you local auction(s).
Auction Zip - Live Auction Locator - Find Auctions Anywhere!
Just put in your zip code and mileage.

M.D.

 

[bx24]

mighty dodge-

Great web site link .... I have always wondered if there was one source like this. Thanks!

 

[3RRL]

Yeah, thanks for the link!

 

[Mighty Dodge]

Your quite welcome!

M.D.

 

[txslowpoke]

Just want make sure you folks understand these forks are FREE if you can pick up locally, IF not and you want them you pay just shipping.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

If you were in Gods country up here in Washington I would pick them up in a heartbeat my friend.
Jim