Loader Pallet Forks

[Engine Mike]

I have a 5 year old B 2320 with fixed pin bucket attachment. I am looking for pallet forks but all seem to require investment in a quick connect. Is anyone aware of pallet forks that utilize fixed pins for attachment?

 

[jaxs]

There are forks available for fixed pin attachment but if you can't find any,they are simple to fabricate.

 

[snymat68]

Depending on what you need to lift, you could go the route of the kind that clamp to the bucket.

 

[Engine Mike]

Do you have any idea the supplier that may sell fixed pin forks?

 

[jaxs]

Try Tractor Loader Pallet Forks

OR

Google search

 

[shooterdon]

Check out the load capacity first. I found when I was shopping around the Kubota's seemed a bit light on FEL capacity. You will have less then 1000lbs at the pins and likely an effective working load capacity of under 500 lbs using pallets.

I love the forks, and they are necessary for the way I store and handle firewood (on pallets). But even with the larger machine I have, I added RimGuard and use 900 lbs of ballast on the 3 PH.

When I had my JD855, I used a carry all on the 3PH to move pallets as it had a lot more capacity than the FEL. For occasional use that may be worth considering as switching over pin FEL attachments will get old quick even if you are handling light pallet loads.

 

[kennyd]

Do you have any idea the supplier that may sell fixed pin forks?

Since there is so many different pin configurations from various manufacturers, there is really no money to be made making them.

 

[Diggin It]

I taking a different approach. Not sure it will work for others, but it will do what I need. I've got a thread started here somewhere, but I don't have too many pictures yet because I don't have the details worked out. I'm using a Carry All rigged to strap/chain into the FEL bucket that will slide into a standard pallet to lift firewood. I don't have any scales or other means of testing load capacity.

 

[ruffdog]

I have a 5 year old B 2320 with fixed pin bucket attachment. I am looking for pallet forks but all seem to require investment in a quick connect. Is anyone aware of pallet forks that utilize fixed pins for attachment?

Like these forks?

Kubota pallet forks - farm & garden - by owner - sale

 

[fried1765]

I have a 5 year old B 2320 with fixed pin bucket attachment. I am looking for pallet forks but all seem to require investment in a quick connect. Is anyone aware of pallet forks that utilize fixed pins for attachment?

I have a set of fixed pin forks that I would like to sell, but they are from a medium size Ford TLB, and would likely not fit your machine.

 

[RBA50]

I got a set from an E-bay vendor a few years ago, made for the B series Kubota loaders. I don't know if they are still available, or even the vendor's name anymore. I think they may have been just a small shop operation, and if they didn't sell a bunch they may not be making them anymore. There are several threads here about making your own, which was my original plan before I found these.

 

[mjw357]

They are out there, just have to look.

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-attachment/for-sale/33895723/kubota-b1659

BTW, that one is pictured with the Kubota quick connect. If it was closer to me, I would grab it.

 

[Engine Mike]

Do these fit a B or use a BX?

 

[robertm]

I have a 5 year old B 2320 with fixed pin bucket attachment. I am looking for pallet forks but all seem to require investment in a quick connect. Is anyone aware of pallet forks that utilize fixed pins for attachment?

Jery Dunn makes a QA for the loader and super light movable forks. I had them on my B2620. With his, you can go from bucket to forks in seconds.

 

[mjw357]

Do these fit a B or use a BX?

The forks and quick connect are for B series tractors with LA 403/504/534 loaders.

The BX is totally different, has a single curl cylinder in the center.

Also, see this thread.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/336462-new-pallet-forks.html

 

[diesel85]

A while back I bought the Titan Attachments clamp on forks. They work well for moving stuff. Especially logs.

You just need to be watchful on placement and loading, not to bend the bucket.

 

[Smokeydog]

Pin on forks may be handy but not quick attach. I have titan clamp on forks too. Very handy and quick to install and remove. Advantage over ssqa forks are they are much cheaper and that they can go as wide as the bucket and helps with long stuff particularly on uneven ground. Have ssqa Fork set too. Advantage; stronger, better back stop and better visibility. Use both about equally as much.

 

[robertm]

I had a set of clamp-on forks. Mine, at least, destroyed my bucket, and we’re good for about brush carrying only. Too far out. After bending my bucket from the forks and their tightening mechanism, I sold them and moved on. BXpanded forks were nice, but only lifting with minimal control. To each his own, but after two sets of Jery’s forks, this is my most used implement next to my mid-mount mower.

 

[diesel85]

Every time I use mine, I am super conscious of what I'm picking up.

Especially the loading distribution because the BX is a mono cylinder, so you can easily tweak the loader.

With that being said, I'd never let anyone but myself use those forks on my machine.

My next machine (probably a L3901) will have likely a SSQA and will get a proper setup.

 

[Ripkid]

If u really want a great system, as stated above, take a look at Jery Dunn's Mytractortools.com Quick Attach Tach-N-Go, plus his Fixed Forks. Fantastic quality, and a super easy quick attach. Unbeatable with regard to strength vs. weight ratio. Makes your SCUT much more usable for sure!! He's also got a few other tricked out tools available as well, check him out!!