Moving the Couch with a BX

[LBrown59]

Very nice! I just showed my wife the pictures to help justify my new BX2660, and now she want a new couch...

Bad move wasn't it ?

 

[Tom_H]

Thanks folks. The idea to buy brush forks vs simple pallet forks appeals to me, especially for these SCUT's because they would be more versatile. Thus one could load/unload a sofa, a rototiller or various other stuff, as well as smaller brush piles. I just hate to unload the money for two or three attachments. I've been doing all this stuff for 35 years by hand loading and burning and shoving with my Case 448.

Everything you say is true. I prefer the brush forks to pallet forks, however I should point out that you cannot insert the brush forks into the slots on a pallet unless you modify each and every pallet you might use. One reasonable way one might use pallets in a rural (as opposed to industrial) setting is to cut firewood in the field, stack it on pallets, then shrink wrap the pallets. They can then be moved to a storage area, and one at a time can be moved closer to the house as needed. On the other hand, a carry all can also do this to some extent; you just can't get the lift on a carry all that you can on a FEL with forks. In an industrial setting where pallets are used, pallet forks are the obvious choice, particularly on a fork lift. If you think you will not use pallets, brush forks are more versatile than pallet forks. Pallet forks are typically mush stronger than brush forks; in fact I'd guess that most pallet forks are capable of lifting much more than the FEL on most CUTs can lift.

 

[EE_Bota]

I use BXpanded forks. I like the length of them for getting under brush piles. I like the thickness for pallet work. My King Kutter 3ph attached forks can lift a lot of weight, but not nearly as high (obviously) and the web thickness will not go into pallets as easily as the BXpanded forks.

JOHNTHOMAS...In this hard economy, I doubt I can spring for much money for a vacation this year. I was thinking...

IF I can find a used sleeper sofa for cheap and

IF if buy a tarp and

IF I can borrow a pick up and some gas money, I could have a wonderful vacation looking at some of the prettiest property on earth

IF you would be willing to drive my sleeper sofa around your property come vacation time.

Think of the pictures we could post!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I use BXpanded forks. I like the length of them for getting under brush piles. I like the thickness for pallet work. My King Kutter 3ph attached forks can lift a lot of weight, but not nearly as high (obviously) and the web thickness will not go into pallets as easily as the BXpanded forks.

JOHNTHOMAS...In this hard economy, I doubt I can spring for much money for a vacation this year. I was thinking...

IF I can find a used sleeper sofa for cheap and

IF if buy a tarp and

IF I can borrow a pick up and some gas money, I could have a wonderful vacation looking at some of the prettiest property on earth

IF you would be willing to drive my sleeper sofa around your property come vacation time.

Think of the pictures we could post!

Now Mr Bota, you know I have a special bond with you and you know I'll do it. My rental property is 2 miles from the Marina one way and Barlows is 2 miles the other way. I'll take you to both. Maybe we can talk them into letting us use one of their big tractors to pull your truck around. You come visit and I guarantee I'll show you around.

The Flatlander: That is a new optional seat/couch with recliners on each end and drink holders in the middle. Problem is it's more conducive to resting than working.