Forks What about these Forks

[Foodplot]

I'll take a pic. Yes it does move the center of the load forward. However, with the fork chained to the bucket, I can still lift my 6 ft. tiller into the back of the truck, and that extra forward thrust helps the load clear the bedwalls of the truck and fenders of my trailer when side loading.
I also welded up a frame to which the pallet fork bolts, and which replaces the bucket, mitigating the extra weight/reach issue. However, it's a pain to switch, I use the bucket a lot, and I don't need to reach the theoretical maximum lift.

 

[Foodplot]

Here's a pic of how I secure a 3-pt. pallet fork to my front bucket. Easy, and most importantly, fast.

 

[sailorman]

Here's a pic of how I secure a 3-pt. pallet fork to my front bucket. Easy, and most importantly, fast.

Thanks for the pic. Now I understand.

 

[jb62901]

Made these forks for the TPH last year, moved them to the FEL awhile ago to unload a flatbed. John

Rear
http://oi37.tinypic.com/wlytqh.jpg

Front
http://oi56.tinypic.com/2cf369y.jpg

Platform
http://oi54.tinypic.com/2d9xlr4.jpg

 

[DRL]

Thanks for all the good ideas. I just ran across a pair of old forklift forks, haven't bought them yet. Now I'm thinking of building my own frame for them.
Is $150 a good price for a pair of old forks.

DRL