What else do you do with forks besides lift pallets?

[Xfaxman]

man! you're really getting your money's worth out of the GroundsMaster....

Yep, hard to realize that I have been using it for 11 years.

Some recent pictures:

Update edit 8-10-2021: Still using it:

 

[CADplans]

Are those original tires, by any chance?

Also, more pics would be nice.

The tires in the previous pic are the original tires,,,

I replaced the fronts about 3 years ago,,, and I replaced the rear tires and wheels this year.
The originals were perfect for over 30 years,,,

A local dealer had the tires and wheels for sale, probably some sort of take-off/swap,,
I am glad I got them,, less concern when the snow starts.

 

[sixdogs]

Nothing beats new tires. They look like Goodyears?
How many hours on the tractor?

 

[CADplans]

Nothing beats new tires. They look like Goodyears?
How many hours on the tractor?

The wheels are Titan (USA) and IIRC, the tires are Titan,,,
(this is stamped into the wheel)

They molded the tire size into the tread bar,,, I guess for extra traction!! :laughing:

About 3,500 hours on the tractor.

 

[BoylermanCT]

I use my forks to move a mom, dad, baby, 3 rich members of royalty, a sheep herder, two sheep, a cow, camel and donkey! I took this today as the Christmas decorations came down.

I have picture jealousy. Why is my pic so small, and the others on prior posts so large? When I upload pics, I don't see an option for picture size.

 

[Xfaxman]

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I have picture jealousy. Why is my pic so small, and the others on prior posts so large? When I upload pics, I don't see an option for picture size.

Great picture. :thumbsup:

Try it now, click "Edit Post", click "Go Advanced", click "The Editor Icon", After the picture loads, double click the picture, click "Full Size", click "OK".

Next time that you post pictures, If the "The Editor Icon" is blue, click it, double click the picture, click "Full Size", click "OK".

Read this: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/photos/107314-photo-posting-how-3.html?highlight=#post3967120

 

[BoylermanCT]

Thank you XFaxman!

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

Thread bump, remembered this unusual use for the 6' forks. The bale ring is 8' diameter.

Put an 8' 2x4 across the fork tips to show how it will hold the hay and ring:

Then I slid the 2x4 under the ring on the ground, slid the forks under everything and picked it up:

Moved it to the pen behind the barn:

 

[sixdogs]

My neighbor used his forks to slide an 8' x 12' heavy shed into a different location and the whole job took maybe 20 minutes. That included lifting the corners to level. Almost felt guilty having the celebratory brewski for the task accomplished with "almost" being the takeaway word.

 

[CincyFlyer]

I used my forks to carry stumps, move pallets, dig small trees, and ... reconfigure my shin.

 

[Xfaxman]

Ouch!

 

[CincyFlyer]

Ouch!

Yep, I walked right into the end of one the day after I got 'em. That was six months ago, and there's still some swelling. The forks weren't damaged, thankfully. And they live on the ground when the tractor isn't being used.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Put a hole in my siding with mine.
And haul brush.

 

[stuckmotor]

Yep, The forks weren't damaged, thankfully.

I'm sure glad the forks weren't damaged. You might ought to have that shin looked at.

 

[Creamer]

After six months I think I would be getting it checked. Does it hurt at all?

 

[CincyFlyer]

After six months I think I would be getting it checked. Does it hurt at all?

I got that same leg crushed a couple of years prior; it was still healing. Things heal more slowly after six decades! But everything is usable, and progress is steadily made.
One added note: that picture was taken right after it happened, not lately!

 

[Creamer]

Thanks! that makes me feel better to know that is not a recent photo. My prayers are with you for healing.

 

[gotrocks]

I use mine to move the pump house to work on the well.

 

[FTG-05]

Had to use two tractors (and two sets of forks) to move this deer hunting shack down my hill and then lift it for the uprights. Some parts of this move were pretty hairy, like 2" of seat cushion hairy!