wont lift pallet

[BalsomsViewFarm]

Built a pallet fire wood box. Tried to lift it with slip on pallet forks, no luck. Think of getting a quick attachment with forks to get the weight closer to the tractor?

 

[Diggin It]

What does the box weigh empty? Did you try loaded or unloaded?

If you mean forks that clamp onto the front of the FEL, there have been a few threads about that not being very efficient at lifting.

 

[4570Man]

How big is the box? And yes SSQA forks would be a lot better.

 

[WranglerX]

My itty bitty SCUT will lift 800 pounds at the FEL..... Think your tractor might have a problem that even a SSQA is not going to help....


(before everyone gets their panties in a twist, this was staged [under controlled conditions] as an example for need of ballast box)


520 pound (by JD manual) mower..... Need to have rear ballast box to do it though....

Dale

 

[davrow]

Think of getting a quick attachment with forks to get the weight closer to the tractor?

If you need to buy something anyway, thought about 3pt forks? Higher lift capacity.

 

[goeduck]

Built a pallet fire wood box. Tried to lift it with slip on pallet forks, no luck. Think of getting a quick attachment with forks to get the weight closer to the tractor?

Pictures? Size of tractor? Need more details

 

[jeff9366]

Built a pallet fire wood box. Tried to lift it with slip on pallet forks, no luck. Think of getting a quick attachment with forks to get the weight closer to the tractor?

Insuffecient information.

 

[PEJ5]

Built a pallet fire wood box. Tried to lift it with slip on pallet forks, no luck. Think of getting a quick attachment with forks to get the weight closer to the tractor?

What was the nature of your "no luck" - rear tires lifted or pressure relief valve kicked in? You have a good size tractor so it should be able to lift a good load. Even without more details, getting the load closer to the loader pins will make a significant improvement, but you also must have a counter weight on your 3pt hitch such as a heavy implement or a heavy ballast box.

 

[grsthegreat]

also need to take into account the weight of a true pallet forks attachment. if i remember mine comes in at like 400# without anything on the forks. Whats the lift capacity of your tractor

 

[4570Man]

also need to take into account the weight of a true pallet forks attachment. if i remember mine comes in at like 400# without anything on the forks. Whats the lift capacity of your tractor

The bucket and the clamp on forks almost certainly weighs more than the dedicated forks.