Forks Pallet Forks For Rear 3 Pt Hitch

[Markey]

I have searched many threads and have not found any references to pallet forks that attach to the rear hydraulic 3 pt. There are many references to forks that attach to front bucket. Is there any manufacturer that produces a fork assembly for attaching to rear 3 pt? I am also interested to hear about experiences from owners with such a device. Thank you.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I don't know of any manufacturer that makes them; perhaps there are some? But many of us have made our own. There have been many threads on the topic and many pictures posted.

 

[Glowplug]

Try Payne's Forks.

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Payne's Forks and I do not receive commision. In fact, I have never owned any of their products.

 

[Luremaker]

You might be able to build your own. Here is a picture of my home made forks/spears. It cost me $25.00. It's not pretty but does come in handy. They are made from used bale spears and some scrap steel. I use them to move round bales, skids, tree branches etc.

 

[windy acers]

TRACTOR SUPPLY SELLS REAR FORKS FOR FOR ROUND BALES.THEY ARE WIDER AND WILL FIT WIDE PALLETS USED FOR CONCRETE BAGS ETC. ALSO CAN BOLT INSIDE OF A FRONT BUCKET. CHECK AGRI ERBIN FARM SUPPLY STORES

 

[Glowplug]

Actually, come to think of it, what I would do is get a 3ph-QA adapter plate. It can be mounted on the 3ph and you can attach ANY universal skid steer type implement to the rear! Then you could even attach your loader bucket or grapple to your rear end!

Bradco makes a good quality product.

 

[California]

By chance I just walked in the door after completing a rear fork adapter for my Harbor Freight Quick Hitch. See attached photos.

The fork material was left over from a standard 'relay rack' that I previously made bucket forks from. (a 6 ft tall radio transmitter chassis in its first life). The channel may seem upside down here but it's stronger with the thin edge in tension rather than compression.

The sloping angle iron is old rusty bedframe, and the only new material is that $3 horizontal angle iron that carries the weight on the 3-point pockets.

In the second picture it easily lifted a 485 lb box blade with half that weight 2 ft back, and the rear half on the tip of only one fork.

This is sufficient capacity for my application. I built it to put a platform on, and then carry several garbage cans of water down to new trees in the back of the orchard.

Maybe this will give you some ideas for building one.

 

[Markey]

Thanks to all for the great replys and ideas. Unfortunately, I do not have welding capabilities. I have found an inexpensive set of forks for the 3 pt hitch that bolt together. They are not for heavy duty applications. However, they look like they will work for what I need (not too heavy loads). I have included a photo as well as specs. Any input will be appreciated. The cost is $70 plus $40 for shipping.


Heavy duty steel construction
LIFT UP TO 1000 lbs.
Including 7/8 inch mounting pin
Length of Forks 36"
Overall Width 30"
Overall Height 30"
Approximate Weight lbs
Construction Heavy Duty Steel
Bottom Mount 7/8" Pins

Hitch Category 1
Hitch Type 3 Point

 

[whodat90]

I got one of those at tractor supply for $80. Dang useful.

 

[MadReferee]

Those are commonly referred to as a carry-all. Usually the max weight that they will support is 750-900 lbs.

I built a rather heavy duty carry-all for another member and he regularly uses it to haul 1500+ lbs of cut wood.