Newbie likes clamp-on forks

[daveshoot]

These are cheap, light-duty Gearmore clamp on forks, and I have no illusions about their ability to move mountains.

But they keep coming in handy for all sorts of unexpected reasons! They came up in another gentleman's thread so I thought I would show them off here.

My Kubota dealer "comped" them to me for some small issues I had (not with the B2320, it has been stellar!).

They can pick up the abandoned utility pole left in the yard by Edison. I off-loaded a new steel bathtub with them. I used them like a sort of hay spear to move a bunch of tree trimmings in the drive. I lifted the rear mower with them to sharpen blades (had the scraper on the back and the mower was in the yard), although I don't get arms under it held by the forks alone... used them to remove and carry a nasty palm that had grown to about 6'... just keep finding little things they are good for.

Easy on, easy off, not too much trouble with swiveling if you butt them up against the blade securely. I keep a nice salvage pallet now for moving piles of odd heavy things.

I know there are heavier and more capable setups, but these have been great for my weekend warrior needs... I didn't know I needed them until I had them!

 

[scoutcub]

They definitely are handy. Throw a pallet on em and you can move all kinds of "stuff".
One word of caution however....as you gain confidence in they're abilities you will be tempted to lift bigger and heavier loads.....and they WILL bend your bucket.....don't ask me how I know.....

 

[Diamondpilot]

I could not live without mine either. I have loaded a 800# safe on a semi for a neighbor, unloaded numerous pallets, and use them all the time to pick up 5-6 8' logs into our dump truck and trailer.

Chris

 

[Timber]

Yup I have had mine since I both may tractor and use them all the time. The forks will not bend, I have used mine to the capacity of my loader. I use mine over a tooth bar that adds a lot of strength to the lip of the bucket. When I close my grapple over them the grapple makes a great back stop.

 

[Timber]

Here are the Forks, Grapple & toothbar together. You can see how well all 3 pieces together make a very strong combination. I have a trucking company and warehouse so mindset is to palletize everything.

Video

 

[daveshoot]

That is a very formidable looking combination. I think I am going to look for a toothbar next.

Thank you for the pics!

 

[RoyJackson]

Those Sundowner's look very nice.
If you don't mind me asking, what was the price?

 

[American Bulldog]

They don't look so bad - very useful actually. Anybody ever try the debris forks? One of the sponsors sells them.

Tractor Hay Bale Spears

Curious to hear some feedback. They look really useful...

 

[dave1949]

Looks very handy. I have considered clamp-on forks for moving light brush piles and logs.

Some of the forks sold by Northern Tool look like they will accept a 2x4 vertical in a socket which is above the bucket edge. If that's true, the height extension could be handy for brush. When the FEL bucket is curled back, the brush would rest against the uprights. This would transfer some of the weight back where it will be carried better.
Dave.

 

[robertwhite]

Where to purchase and for what cost, please?