Pallet Fork / Lift Capacity question

[Duds13]

Interesting concept, Looking at the 3 point pins and the ssqa slots I have to wonder how easy it will be to use the ssqa part of if the 3 point pins would have to be removed to connect using the ssqa.

Shout out to Good Works, sent them an email using their online question form, got a reply within 10 minutes from the President. Pretty impressive.

The pins are not used when the forks are used on the front end loader, only when they are used on the 3 point hitch

 

[grsthegreat]

a front mount fork attachment will lift alot higher, say if loading on a trailer. but if your just moving it around, the 3 point would work just fine.

 

[Duds13]

a front mount fork attachment will lift alot higher, say if loading on a trailer. but if your just moving it around, the 3 point would work just fine.

Yeah I'll just be moving it around

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

Interesting concept, Looking at the 3 point pins and the ssqa slots I have to wonder how easy it will be to use the ssqa part of if the 3 point pins would have to be removed to connect using the ssqa.

It does look like an interesting concept. It appears as though the conversion is quick and easy, with pins and hairclip pins.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

So after that long winded background, lol, my question is will a 100 gallon collection tank full of sap (~800 pounds) be ok for the Kioti? I believe it should handle it relatively easy but just wanted to double check with the experts.

IF, you really wanted to double check with "experts", why are you asking here???

SR

 

[Duds13]

IF, you really wanted to double check with "experts", why are you asking here???

SR

 

[Duds13]

Update - ordered the pallet forks from Good Works yesterday. Another shout out to their customer service. I sent them an email on Sunday thinking I would get a response today, but they were responding to emails on a Sunday.

I'll post more updates once I receive the forks.

 

[RjCorazza]

Update - ordered the pallet forks from Good Works yesterday. Another shout out to their customer service. I sent them an email on Sunday thinking I would get a response today, but they were responding to emails on a Sunday.

I'll post more updates once I receive the forks.

I had a good experience with Good Works also. I ordered several UHMW Poly cutting edges for my front and rear snow plows.
It was a seamless transaction, and the edges are awesome.

 

[Everhard]

Another expert chiming in here.. I did what you're asking on a smaller scale using my CK20s at the time. I was moving 50 gallon drums of sap.
Without question I would recommend if you're travelling any distance hang the container off the back not the loader. Lots of reasons, better for the front axle to start, better traction in likely messy conditions, rear end is much better at taking a large load and then you don't need to have an additional load of a counterweight on the tractor while travelling. Also maneuvering is much easier with the container on the back vs out on the forks of the loader. (if you're on a windy trail in the woods.) All better for the tractor.
If possible I would suggest testing the lift capacity on the loader with a full container (fill it with water) - you will be near the max of the loader when you add on the weight of the fork attachment... It will likely lift it a bit but you might not get max lift depending on how close or past the max lift you are at. There is another loader option for your tractor which lifts a lot more but I don't know if that's an expense you would want to take on at this point.Of course if it lifts it high enough then you're all good.

Look forward to pics! I keep debating an RO system for my tiny setup...

E.

 

[Duds13]

Another expert chiming in here.. I did what you're asking on a smaller scale using my CK20s at the time. I was moving 50 gallon drums of sap.
Without question I would recommend if you're travelling any distance hang the container off the back not the loader. Lots of reasons, better for the front axle to start, better traction in likely messy conditions, rear end is much better at taking a large load and then you don't need to have an additional load of a counterweight on the tractor while travelling. Also maneuvering is much easier with the container on the back vs out on the forks of the loader. (if you're on a windy trail in the woods.) All better for the tractor.
If possible I would suggest testing the lift capacity on the loader with a full container (fill it with water) - you will be near the max of the loader when you add on the weight of the fork attachment... It will likely lift it a bit but you might not get max lift depending on how close or past the max lift you are at. There is another loader option for your tractor which lifts a lot more but I don't know if that's an expense you would want to take on at this point.Of course if it lifts it high enough then you're all good.

Look forward to pics! I keep debating an RO system for my tiny setup...

E.

Thanks for the info! I know in my original post I mentioned a 100 gallon collection tank. I must have been anticipating purchasing one because my tanks now are 65 gallon. I'm still going to collect with the tank on the three point hitch for the reasons you and a few others have mentioned.

Regarding your debate over an RO system, DO IT! hahaah. It's pretty amazing and I wish I had purchased it 6 years ago.