EverythingAttachments
Elite Member
They vary for different applications but should be around 130-150 pounds.
Loader weld on brackets for quick attach buckets
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EverythingAttachments
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That is correct. The QA adapters for most compact tractors are around 130 pounds. We have QA compact pallet forks with an 1,800 pound capacity that weigh 220 pounds. That would make the total weight 350 combined.
madmax12
Veteran Member
EverythingAttachments said:
Thank you.
I've been surprised, as a newbie, by the weight of tools like pallet forks on small machines that are already very limited in lift capability. I got my kodiak/mahindra forks with my tractor. I was told they weigh 200lbs, but seeing similar versions elsewhere, I think mine really weigh 350... And they are not even QA. They are extremely strong (I think my tractor would break before the forks...and no, I'm not saying that's a good thing). BUT, I have possibly the strongest lift capacity tractor in my size, and the weight of the forks drops my real lift from 1400 to 1150. That's huge!
So, another tractor with lift capacity of 900, has a real lift of 550 with these heavy forks... That's totally not what I would have expected. But, that seems the norm.
I would imagine a hydraulic grapple would be even more limiting to lift capacity...even though it looks to be a phenomenal tool.
Durable metal tools...are HEAVY. I guess thats what makes them durable.
When r they coming out with carbon fiber forks?
Zebrafive
Super Member
Thank you.
I've been surprised, as a newbie, by the weight of tools like pallet forks on small machines that are already very limited in lift capability. I got my kodiak/mahindra forks with my tractor. I was told they weigh 200lbs, but seeing similar versions elsewhere, I think mine really weigh 350... And they are not even QA. They are extremely strong (I think my tractor would break before the forks...and no, I'm not saying that's a good thing). BUT, I have possibly the strongest lift capacity tractor in my size, and the weight of the forks drops my real lift from 1400 to 1150. That's huge!
So, another tractor with lift capacity of 900, has a real lift of 550 with these heavy forks... That's totally not what I would have expected. But, that seems the norm.
I would imagine a hydraulic grapple would be even more limiting to lift capacity...even though it looks to be a phenomenal tool.
Durable metal tools...are HEAVY. I guess thats what makes them durable.
When r they coming out with carbon fiber forks?
Don't forget to factor in the weight of the bucket you remove to put the forks on.
Well like all the tractor companies do, I'm sure it is whatever makes them look better. If memory serves me, they base it at the pins, same for 3pt, it is measured at the ends.
Also if you pay attention to the fine print, even the engine HP states for comparitive purposes, my take on that is that the engine is capable of x HP, but it isn't what it technically puts out.
But back to the original question I posted, thank you for the comments, suggestions and other details I hadn't thought of.
Also if you pay attention to the fine print, even the engine HP states for comparitive purposes, my take on that is that the engine is capable of x HP, but it isn't what it technically puts out.
But back to the original question I posted, thank you for the comments, suggestions and other details I hadn't thought of.
techwrtr2
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Thank you. One of these days when I like my numbers picture, I'll probably talk to you guys about one of them.
