Pallet Forks For 3720

[NYBOB]

I am looking at pallet forks for my 3720 John Deere. I originally asked about different manufacturers and many liked the Horst ones. My questios is, what rating ones do I need? Horst has 1200lb, 2000lb and 3700lb models. What would the price differences be and what one is best for me.

The largest usage will be carting my firewood around on pallets.

Thanks
Bob

[Woody_NH]

Originally Posted by NYBOB

I am looking at pallet forks for my 3720 John Deere. I originally asked about different manufacturers and many liked the Horst ones. My questios is, what rating ones do I need? Horst has 1200lb, 2000lb and 3700lb models. What would the price differences be and what one is best for me.

The largest usage will be carting my firewood around on pallets.

Thanks
Bob

I would try to match the capability of the 300CX loader. The 2,000 lb model sounds about right.

[putt_putt_green]

I was told to go with the 4000 pound ones. You'll sacrifice about 100 pounds of lift, but shouldn't have to worry about bending the forks. I found the JD forks ($700) to be $150 cheaper than the Horst forks. The stronger Canadian dollar at play here. Just got my forks about 1 month ago.

[slaveToHorses]

I have the Horst 3700 lb forks for my 3720/300CX.
They work great. I use them regularly. I have been doing quite a bit of logging in the last 5 years. The unit has held up very well. It is kind of a pain to adjust the fork separation, but other than that, I highly recommend the unit.

It has good visibility, a high vertical frame, strong forks. It also has a heavy duty ring for lifting, pulling and load security.

It also has two pin sets so it can be used with larger tractors. That was a consideration when I purchased it.

The one modification I made is to paint the tips with a bright yellow epoxy paint. It really helps to see the fork tips.