Loader B3300SU Pallet Forks

[GWTodd]

I've checked on the (very) many options for pallet forks for the FEL on my B3300SU but I wanted to see what experience the community here had. I have reviewed many threads on the topic, but I did not see any specific to the B-series tractors.

btw...I'm not looking to lift anything massive, nothing over about 500lbs is fine (and within the FEL capabilities)

Thanks for any feedback.

 

[TheGreyRider]

I have the kubota QA with kubota pallet forks on a B2620 and i have no complaints, I use them quite a bit and for many things.

 

[JJZ 109]

I have the kubota QA with kubota pallet forks on a B2620 and i have no complaints, I use them quite a bit and for many things.

My B3030 didn't have QA from Kubota when new. I bought a universal SSQA and then a set of Bradco 48" forks.
QA is the only way to go if you can swing it. I had a set of Payne's and hated them for various reasons.

 

[Tompet]

I just copied this from a post I made last year on this topic. As an update these were on sale from a vendor on this site in the last two weeks for (I think) 525. with free delivery which is a great price. Then someone posted that was affiliated with the vendor offering them for $485. with free shipping (to a business location) which is a super price!

I ordered these (CAL manufacturing) through my dealer at the time for a B2920 and they also fit the B3300 I traded for last year with Kubota Q/A bracket that fits either tractor. btw, I had clamp on forks prior with another tractor and couldn稚 wait to get rid of them, the difference between clamp on and frame forks is night and day.

After looking at most brands of Q/A forks (calls and e-mails to various manufacturers) and waiting for back ordered Kubota forks for 6 months, I settled on these from Cal manufacturing. Glad I did.
What also is nice about these compared to some other after market fork sets is that even those these look like the floating type forks (that would swing forward when you tilt forks down)...they are not! They lock to the frame and are a breeze to adjust the forks and the frame is light enough I can shove it out of the way when they are detached.

I would recommend if you look at this brand that you do not be tempted into the larger size sets unless you have a much larger FEL because a set was initially delivered here by accident and though they hooked on tractor they were huge! About 450lbs!

 

[mjw357]

Here's the actual link.

COMPACT X-TREME DUTY Shaft Mounted Pallet Fork

 

[mjw357]

I ordered these (CAL manufacturing) through my dealer at the time for a B2920 and they also fit the B3300 I traded for last year with Kubota Q/A bracket that fits either tractor.

Any chance you remember where you bought them and how much? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[Tompet]

Any chance you remember where you bought them and how much? If you don't mind me asking.

At the time they were part of a tractor deal and it was around $550.-$600. The Kubota forks were part of original deal, but they just were not available and after waiting for 6 mo. and then finding out they would be backordered a little longer yet I started doing my own search and found these. Also, the Kubota forks were much more even though I was getting a good discount with the deal at the time.

Like I said, the prices listed recently in previous post, you will never see a better price with free shipping.

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

I've checked on the (very) many options for pallet forks for the FEL on my B3300SU but I wanted to see what experience the community here had. I have reviewed many threads on the topic, but I did not see any specific to the B-series tractors.

btw...I'm not looking to lift anything massive, nothing over about 500lbs is fine (and within the FEL capabilities)

Thanks for any feedback.

We carry a 36", 42", 48" and 60" set ups for the standard quick attach. Our 36" is $474 which includes your shipping. For just $51 more, you can get the 42". Give me a call toll free and I can give you more info, 1-800-605-8241. My name is Todd.

 

[mjw357]

We carry a 36", 42", 48" and 60" set ups for the standard quick attach. Our 36" is $474 which includes your shipping. For just $51 more, you can get the 42". Give me a call toll free and I can give you more info, 1-800-605-8241. My name is Todd.

Thanks for the info, Todd. Do you guys carry any attachments for the Kubota FEL mount?

 

[TitanSkidsteer]

Our attachments are universal to the standard quick attach.

 

[chriscos]

I have the kubota QA with kubota pallet forks on a B2620 and i have no complaints, I use them quite a bit and for many things.

Ditto here. I have the kubota forks on my B2920 and have had no problems with them. I believe they are the forks and quick attach of the b3200.

I lifted a pallet of bricks that weighed about 600 pounds with no problems. It helps if you have filled tires and something heavy on the 3 point.

 

[mjw357]

Ditto here. I have the kubota forks on my B2920 and have had no problems with them. I believe they are the forks and quick attach of the b3200.

I am looking for other options besides the Kubota forks. I am scared to call a dealer and find out the cost, and availability. If they were $500-$600 and could get them in a week, sure but that's not what I'm hearing.

 

[JJZ 109]

I am looking for other options besides the Kubota forks. I am scared to call a dealer and find out the cost, and availability. If they were $500-$600 and could get them in a week, sure but that's not what I'm hearing.

Do you have a Kubota QA or universal? It seems like in the last couple of months someone on the forum bought a pretty lightweight set for Kubota QA and I cannot turn up that thread in a search.
Maybe it was the Artillian for JD that I was thinking of. Sorry.

 

[mjw357]

Do you have a Kubota QA or universal? It seems like in the last couple of months someone on the forum bought a pretty lightweight set for Kubota QA and I cannot turn up that thread in a search.
Maybe it was the Artillian for JD that I was thinking of. Sorry.

Kubota LA504 loader with the Kubota QA thingy.

 

[chriscos]

I am looking for other options besides the Kubota forks. I am scared to call a dealer and find out the cost, and availability. If they were $500-$600 and could get them in a week, sure but that's not what I'm hearing.

I'm thinking there were around a grand for the orange ones. Orange is expensive

 

[JJZ 109]

I've been searching online like crazy for an aftermarket maker of forks that will fit a Kubota QA. Dead end so far. You just might be stuck with a Kubota dealer unless someone else here digs up some info that I cannot seem to find. I can find them for some Deere models and for BX, but nothing for a 504.
I think now that I'm glad my tractor didn't come with a QA from Kubota and that I bought a universal one.

 

[chriscos]

List price from last year (this is off the B3200, which also fit on the B2x20 series:

Quick Attach $279.00
Pallet Fork Frame $636.00
36" Forks $395.00

 

[AStanton]

Personally, I like to keep things KISS and go el cheapo. I bought a set of clamp-on forks for my Kubota. They are made by Payne and I bought them from Northern Tool. They served me well in a pinch. Here I moved an ornamental landscape bridge for my neighbor. I'm guessing that the thing weighed over 600 lbs. Notice, no rear ballast; just loaded tires.
By the way this is my first post in this chat room. I always wanted to thank Ductape for his posts. He helped me to install rear work lights on my 3030.

 

[TheGreyRider]

I am pretty sure i was well under 1000.00 for my QA and forks, although i did wait a while so i wouldnt have to pay freight, i waited until he had other stuff coming in.

 

[DieselDon]

At first, I didn't understand the three parts:

QA
Pallet Fork Frame
Forks

Didn't get how it all fit. But the forum helped me discover that the b3200 QA actually fit my b2620 perfectly. I was also fortunate to get the forks from a neighbor. Having gone with the Kubota brand, it was well worth it.