I've got a 1994 1070 (40 hp) with a 440 loader, about 1200# capacity. I'm considering buying pallet forks for general work around the house, about half the time carrying logs. Looking for recommendations for pallet forks that will fit my quick attach loader arms, and what size, 3" or 4", 36" or 42" long?
I considered converting to skid steer QA but I don't see the need for anything other than the bucket and forks. Anyone have experience with using the JD QA? I understand it's a little more diffcult and time consuming than the skid steer QA, but time is usually not an issue for me. I'll probably be converting between bucket and forks just a couple times a year. Thanks for your help.
Jerry
Additional but confusing information: I spent some time looking at pallet forks on various web sites and on one of them (Titan) someone asked if the advertised forks would work on a JD 440 loader with quick attach. Even though the manufacturer lists the 440 loader as a match their answer is confusing. They said "yes" so long as it's a hook and pin set up. But my 440 loader connects to the bucket with only pins, two on each side, one high on the hydraulic ram, one low on the lifting arm. Maybe I'd better call them.
I considered converting to skid steer QA but I don't see the need for anything other than the bucket and forks. Anyone have experience with using the JD QA? I understand it's a little more diffcult and time consuming than the skid steer QA, but time is usually not an issue for me. I'll probably be converting between bucket and forks just a couple times a year. Thanks for your help.
Jerry
Additional but confusing information: I spent some time looking at pallet forks on various web sites and on one of them (Titan) someone asked if the advertised forks would work on a JD 440 loader with quick attach. Even though the manufacturer lists the 440 loader as a match their answer is confusing. They said "yes" so long as it's a hook and pin set up. But my 440 loader connects to the bucket with only pins, two on each side, one high on the hydraulic ram, one low on the lifting arm. Maybe I'd better call them.
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