Toothbar and Palletworks

[TGF]

After searching the forums for about an hour I decided a tooth bar is just as good as a tooth bucket for what I am going to be doing and that Markham Welding is a good place to get one.

Barring any additional toothbar info, I was wanting to get peoples thoughts on these.

Tractor Forks, Bucket Forks, Loader Forks

They seem like they wouldn't work very well and would stress the heck out of your bucket and FEL. They are 1/3 the price of a manufacturer set of forks.

 

[RoyJackson]

I guess they'd be ok for light duty (maybe 500 lbs, maximum). I sure wouldn't use them for a pallet weight near the loader's capability.

 

[TGF]

I guess they'd be ok for light duty (maybe 500 lbs, maximum). I sure wouldn't use them for a pallet weight near the loader's capability.

That was my thoughts as well.

 

[dmay]

Take a look at the Fast Fork Logger Series. Scroll to bottom of page.

Fast Forks - tractor bucket attachments, clamp on forks

I like the fact that you can build a 2x4 back and they appear to be only $200. I have not purchased. Just a site I came across doing my own searching.

 

[dmay]

Just thought of something. If you have a tooth bar on your bucket I doubt these clamp on style pallet forks would work. You'd probably have to take the tooth bar off first.

 

[CurlyDave]

I bet they won't safely lift much more weight than I could wrestle into the bucket by itself. No I am not that strong, but I have a lever dolly and am pretty good at getting things into the bucket.

If I was going to be using them a lot, I would get purpose-made forks because of the much better visibility.

If I was going to only use them a little, I would spend much less money on a good lever dolly (look in the Northern Tool Catalog) and keep some wooden blocks on hand.

 

[TGF]

I think you guys have confirmed my suspicions, I will just save some bucks and get a real pallet fork attachment for the FEL.

 

[RobKinNH]

I've found used pallet forks with the SSQA for $500 to $700. They are definatley built to handle more weight than a FEL can handle.

 

[TGF]

I've found used pallet forks with the SSQA for $500 to $700. They are definatley built to handle more weight than a FEL can handle.

SSQA? sorry not familar with all the acronyms yet? Is there a forklift style FEL attachment where I could hook up my AUX hydrolics to make the elevator work?

 

[MESSMAKER]

I have some chain on forks and they seem plenty strong. They go on with the tooth bar in place. You just fit them between the teeth.

 

[RobKinNH]

SSQA? sorry not familar with all the acronyms yet? Is there a forklift style FEL attachment where I could hook up my AUX hydrolics to make the elevator work?

SSQA is skid steer quick attach. These forks are made for skid steers, but if you have the SSQA setup on your tractor you can use any skid steer attachments. No aux hydraulics needed, they just move like the bucket would.

 

[sawduster98]

I have some ebay special $138 chain-on forks and love them! About the most I've put on them is 600lbs but they had no problem with it. I guess it all depends on what you need to lift.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I also bought a set of the chain-on forks. Modified them by welding on a 2 x 4 x 1/4" steel back-stop, replacing the slot for 2 x 4 wood backstops. (Proptly broke off 2 sets of the 2x4 wood backstops hauling log sections.)

Granted, these don't match the purpose built forks, but for my occasional use, these are quick to install and cheap.

 

[veresjwv]

After searching the forums for about an hour I decided a tooth bar is just as good as a tooth bucket for what I am going to be doing and that Markham Welding is a good place to get one.

Barring any additional toothbar info, I was wanting to get peoples thoughts on these.

Tractor Forks, Bucket Forks, Loader Forks

They seem like they wouldn't work very well and would stress the heck out of your bucket and FEL. They are 1/3 the price of a manufacturer set of forks.

Just picked up my "Gator Attachments" toothbar formerly Markham Welding tooth bar yesterday. Still a great place and great service. The toothbar is well made and fits like a glove! Get to try it out this weekend!

 

[Timber]

You guys are nuts I have use my forks for 5 years now for everything I can possibly think of. The tooth bar only adds to the strength of the bucket. I think it is fine to go for a tach-all fork carriage but bucket forks are fine for the capacity of the loader. Mine are rated for a thousand pounds & I certainly have used them for the capacity of the loader countless times. The biggest advantage with bucket forks is you can carry your project material on the forks and your tools in the bucket. They are one of the most useful things I have ever bought for my tractor. It is rare that they are not on it or very close by.

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I lift this in and out of my pickup all the time. It lets me work on anything any place

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