Forks Looking for Combination Pallet Fork for 3PH & FEL

[OrangeAgain]

I am looking for a pallet fork that can be used on the 3PH and the FEL. Is there such an attachment?

 

[motownbrowne]

I've thought about adding three point pins to my existing set of SSQA forks, but haven't done it yet. I think that would be the easiest way to go. I've also considered just buying a set for the three point, so I could carry a pallet on the front and one on the back at the same time. I hear Agri-supply has them for a pretty good price. I've also considered a three point forklift mast. There's a used one available locally for around $500. That seems like a good option since you could put stuff up high, but I suppose you lose some lift capacity due to the weight of the unit.

Good luck with your search, and let us know what you figure out.

 

[4570Man]

I would just add some pins unless carrying two pallets is important. I have been wanting to do the same thing since my 3ph lifts 3,700 pounds.

 

[Fallon]

I just sold my 3pt forklift. It had a similar or better range than my loader. But with the extra weight of the forklift (500lbs maybe) my 3pt couldn't end up lifting much more than the loader & forks (IBC tote a little over 1/3 full of water). The forklift didn't even flinch lifting things, but my 3pt stopped lifting. I didn't want to push it & break something on my tractor. It lifted a ton or so & guess it might have been able to lift 2 or so, but my 3pt stopped lifting around 3/4 ton. I probably could have gained a bit taking off my quick hitch, but I'm lazy & like the ease of the quick hitch.

Bought it for $200, put new hoses on & ended up selling it for $300. Really haven't seen many on Craigslist in the past year or so. There is another for $900.

 

[4570Man]

Did your forks have a mast like a forklift?

 

[Fallon]

 

[4570Man]

How well did that work? I have been thinking about building something similar. I have an old forklift mast laying around.

 

[Fallon]

Could have origionally been off a forklift for all i know. It was chained to the quick hitch ontop because my welding for a temporary quick hitch compatible toplink bracket sucked.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Once you get the weight of the mast off the ground the capacity of the lift depends on the mast hydraulics matched to the tractor PSI and GPM.

I have been looking for a 4K mast but so far no luck. I would would probably put it on the front in place of the FEL using the QH unit for front blades. I am also looking for ideas so will be following this post. I like the point of not adjusting the angle constantly like using bucket forks.

Ron

 

[4570Man]

If I did it I would want to hook it up on the backhoe subframe to reduce the risk of busting something. The problem is I can't figure out how to get it hooked up without using another tractor to lift it up. I also thought about putting it on the loader and resting the mast on the ground, but I was afraid it would still put too much pressure on the loader.