blupen
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Does anyone have or used EZ-Pallet Forks? I am looking for a skid steer adaptable set of forks for my JD 4052 and they look good online but have no experience with them. Thanks!
Has anyone used EZ-Pallet Forks by CL Fabrication
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Xfaxman
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What model number is the loader on your tractor?
Does it have the JD hook and pin attachment system?
Here is their Website: CL Fab Pallet Forks | Skid Steer Forks | Tractor Forks
Does it have the JD hook and pin attachment system?
Here is their Website: CL Fab Pallet Forks | Skid Steer Forks | Tractor Forks
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I just got my Artillian setup last week. Modular frame system that you can hang other attachments off of the front of, forks happen to be one of those choices. If I was *just* after a set of forks, then the Artillian setup is just too spendy. But I was after the modular system that I can hang other "stuff" off of as well. One of those being a modular grapple system.
They sell 2 different frame sizes, a 2K pound and a 3K pound frame, and they offer both JD pin on, as well as a standard SSQA frame.
I went with the 3K frame with SSQA attach, and the 4" x 48" forks. I also added the "back brace" option. My plan going forward is to at least add a grapple, and probably get the digging spade. I've also talked to them about a bale spear, which they don't offer but seem interested in when I spoke to Tom. The 3K frame has a receiver hitch tube welded into it, so at the very least, I can get a receiver hitch spear to slide into that for now. I may see if a local weld shop can make up a spear attachment for me, and see if Artillian will sell me a "blank" attachment plate for that project.
https://www.artillian.com/
Again, I was after the modular "system", and not just a set of forks. Your mileage may vary.
They sell 2 different frame sizes, a 2K pound and a 3K pound frame, and they offer both JD pin on, as well as a standard SSQA frame.
I went with the 3K frame with SSQA attach, and the 4" x 48" forks. I also added the "back brace" option. My plan going forward is to at least add a grapple, and probably get the digging spade. I've also talked to them about a bale spear, which they don't offer but seem interested in when I spoke to Tom. The 3K frame has a receiver hitch tube welded into it, so at the very least, I can get a receiver hitch spear to slide into that for now. I may see if a local weld shop can make up a spear attachment for me, and see if Artillian will sell me a "blank" attachment plate for that project.
https://www.artillian.com/
Again, I was after the modular "system", and not just a set of forks. Your mileage may vary.
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blupen, looks like you will have to buy them and let the rest of us know what you think about them.
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Really pallet forks are one of the simplest impliments out there. There is a little bit of metallurgy on the forks themselves, but the frames are kind of hard to screw up.
I've got palletforks.com forks. They are cheap chinese & probably some of the cheapest impliments in all meanings of cheap. But 3k rated forks on my machine rated to lift 1.7k are doing just fine after a few years.
I've got palletforks.com forks. They are cheap chinese & probably some of the cheapest impliments in all meanings of cheap. But 3k rated forks on my machine rated to lift 1.7k are doing just fine after a few years.
I built my own but those look like they'd be plenty strong. Like Fallon said, forks are just about the simplest attachment there are. Hard to screw up really. Mine are built strong enough so that I can use the top of the frame as an attachment point to pull from, which is something I've never seen on commercially available forks. Not really going to be a concern for most people though.
