Forks Question, pallet fork users, which one should I get

[allen in texas]

My tractor is a Grand L5740 with an 854 loader. What capacity, what brand, notched fork locators or sliding bar type? Length of forks? width and thickness. I don't abuse my equipment but I don't baby it either.
Is that enough questions?

 

[allen in texas]

Shoot!!! Just noticed a sticky about pallet forks. Guess I'll read all that

 

[allen in texas]

Ok read the entire thread didn't find what I wanted to know...

 

[gwdixon]

Ok read the entire thread didn't find what I wanted to know...

There wasn't an answer to your questions anywhere?

Buy the stock Kubota forks that are made for the L5740. They are expensive but quite sturdy.

Mine are mostly used for heavy logs but they come in handy for a multitude of uses.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

There wasn't an answer to your questions anywhere?

Buy the stock Kubota forks that are made for the L5740. They are expensive but quite sturdy.

Mine are mostly used for heavy logs but they come in handy for a multitude of uses.

Those look pretty identical to my frontier forks...probably made in the same factory...pretty darn sturdy if you ask me...

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[powerscol]

Try and find an ANSUNG dealer. I have their Terraforce 42 inch for my Bobcat CT235. Perfect match. You do not need much more capacity in the fork than you can lift. The ones I have are the sliding notch type. Best investment I have made yet.

The best suggestion I can make is visit you local AGG dealers that rent equipment. Looks at the brands they rent and the sizes they recommend for your tractor. I got a sweet deal on a used set.

Hope this helps

 

[Xfaxman]

I prefer the sliding bar type, because on uneven ground the tips are free to be at different heights.

I put a chain around one or both forks for dumping brush or trees.


They are 42" long, but I am looking for longer ones.

 

[paulwestski]

I second the sliding bar type.
I was raised on the sliding bar type and find them much more versatile.
My tractor came with the notched bar type and I really don't care for them. I would like to replace them with the sliding bar type.

 

[Zebrafive]

I vote for the notched bar (non floating) vs the bar type (floating).
The round bars are too easy to bend. then your forks do not line up with each other.
You can not use the forks to (floating) to press down, like a brush pile.
Floating forks are easier to side under a pallet for less experienced user.

I am not familiar with your loader model. What is it's capacity?
I would get at least 42" long that will work with std pallets. 48" long might be easier to see the ends of the forks from the seat.
1 1/2" thick x 4" wide forks capacity is 5500lbs at 24" and weigh about 100lbs each. 48" will be about 10lbs more each.

 

[94BULLITT]

I vote for the rail type pallet forks that latch in place. You can dump something of off them if you want to. I have a set of lofflin forks for a Skid steer. They are 4500lb capacity. I would check around and see what all of the local dealers have. The mahindra dealer here now has so knock Bobcat forks. They look nice.

Here are mine