Recommendations for Pallet Forks

[ghec369]

I just bought a new Kubota M62 (no hydraulics) and would like to get some pallet forks. Can anyone provide recommendations for what pallet forks might be better than others? Kubota dealer sells the Land Pride brand for approx. $920.00. E-bay or Amazon sells some for as low as $550.00.

I also looked at e-bay n found some forks that have a spear to allow for moving large bales, something I might do once or twice a year..

Also, anyone have another less expensive option for getting a 12" backhoe bucket? Dealer wants $1000.00. the new unit came with a 24" quick attach. Any recommendations appreciated.

 

[LMychajluk]

No personal experience (yet), but Titan makes a few models of forks with removable bale spears. Ex. - Titan 48" Pallet Fork Hay Bale Spear Attachment 55 lb Capacity for Skid Steer (but check out the other models as well)

I was looking at a lighter set for my Kioti. Prices seemed a few hundred less than a comparable set of forks from other manufacturers, and they seem pretty well regarded around here. They also offer free shipping.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have bought several items from Titan, including add to bucket forks and finally SSQA fixed forks. Their implements are heavy duty and reasonable prices and they almost always have a sale going on with around 10% off, they do today in fact. Register on their site and then they will email you sales.

 

[newbury]

A second vote for Titan. Import quality, often with poor paint, but the stuff holds up well and is a great value for the money.

 

[Fallon]

No personal experience (yet), but Titan makes a few models of forks with removable bale spears. Ex. - Titan 48" Pallet Fork Hay Bale Spear Attachment 55 lb Capacity for Skid Steer (but check out the other models as well)

I was looking at a lighter set for my Kioti. Prices seemed a few hundred less than a comparable set of forks from other manufacturers, and they seem pretty well regarded around here. They also offer free shipping.

I have those. Have yet to use the bale spears, but the forks work well on my L4060. I've hit 1 fork with all 1,900lbs of lift force I can muster on several occasions. The tips aren't perfectly level, but I dont remember if they started that way & they are pretty close.

One of my forks has an OEM hole in the end (for a ball mount). Had some issues with the order, but they sorted things out. Ended up with a spare fork out of the deal, although I think it's a bit shorter.

Basically I'd buy em again. I'd have preferred their made in America line of forks, but that line doesn't have the bale spear mounts. Would have gotten them for a few extra bucks if they had the mounts for the bale spears.

 

[hslogger]

Lannnnnnnd Pride. Built and finished right.

 

[mljenkins]

I bought

ETA-COMP-PF-4848 Inch Compact Tractor Pallet Forks by Everything Attachments 3000 lb capacity

For my L6060HSTC. I guarantee the tractor will break before the forks. I picked up 20 rubber mats Saturday at 72# each about 4” not against the back of the forks (couldn’t go in that far). Tractor could barely curl the bucket in and was barely able to lift them but it did. No issues whatsoever. My other bites were limited to 15 mats so I could curl them up more to make sure I could set them down somewhat level on my pile.

Got a great deal on used mats and decided to mat the gravel parts of our barn.





Matt

 

[rprecision]

I bought

ETA-COMP-PF-4848 Inch Compact Tractor Pallet Forks by Everything Attachments 3000 lb capacity

For my L6060HSTC. I guarantee the tractor will break before the forks. I picked up 20 rubber mats Saturday at 72# each about 4” not against the back of the forks (couldn’t go in that far). Tractor could barely curl the bucket in and was barely able to lift them but it did. No issues whatsoever. My other bites were limited to 15 mats so I could curl them up more to make sure I could set them down somewhat level on my pile.

Got a great deal on used mats and decided to mat the gravel parts of our barn.

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Matt

Being in a Very similar spot to buy forks for the exact same tractor are you still happy with 48" vs 42".

Thanks Charles

 

[Fallon]

Being in a Very similar spot to buy forks for the exact same tractor are you still happy with 48" vs 42".

Thanks Charles

42" minimum, but I'm happy with my 48". 48" sticks through most pallets a bit (6" I'd assume, guessing most pallets are 42"), but gives you more option.

 

[sloeffle]

I bought these forks a couple days ago.. They are very heavy and seem well built.

 

[MickeyDBC]

For being skid steer forks I am impressed with the ones that I got from Titan. I bought a set of 48" 4k pound forks from them and last weekend I used them to lift and move a 12' Oliver tow behind disc. Instead of properly slinging it I was in a hurry and just put about 6" of the end of the forks under the transport wheel axle and lifted it right up and moved it to where I wanted it. Probably 2500 pounds hanging out on the end of the forks and no bad behavior. Glad my tires are loaded and I had the 10' Shulte mower on the 3 point. The welds on them are typical chinese booger welds instead of the nice robot welds we are all getting used to seeing on new products but they work and are easy to fix if they become a problem.

 

[mljenkins]

Being in a Very similar spot to buy forks for the exact same tractor are you still happy with 48" vs 42".

Thanks Charles

I debated the length up until I purchased them. No complaints with the 48” and was glad to have them for the mats. I have so many odd ball things on the forks like posts and such I figured the length would help. Also I wanted to make sure I could reach into my truck bed. I haven’t used them a whole lot yet with pallets but thus far I have had no regrets.

 

[Fallon]

I debated the length up until I purchased them. No complaints with the 48” and was glad to have them for the mats. I have so many odd ball things on the forks like posts and such I figured the length would help. Also I wanted to make sure I could reach into my truck bed. I haven’t used them a whole lot yet with pallets but thus far I have had no regrets.

On my old L3200 & new L4060 the forks are on more than the bucket. And I'm as likely to use it non-pallet things (like the aforementioned piles of posts or lumber & using them to attach chains or straps to for lifting things) as pallets. I moved a shed with them the other day (lift a corner shove posts under to roll on then push with the forks or fork frame).

 

[rprecision]

I debated the length up until I purchased them. No complaints with the 48” and was glad to have them for the mats. I have so many odd ball things on the forks like posts and such I figured the length would help. Also I wanted to make sure I could reach into my truck bed. I haven’t used them a whole lot yet with pallets but thus far I have had no regrets.

On my old L3200 & new L4060 the forks are on more than the bucket. And I'm as likely to use it non-pallet things (like the aforementioned piles of posts or lumber & using them to attach chains or straps to for lifting things) as pallets. I moved a shed with them the other day (lift a corner shove posts under to roll on then push with the forks or fork frame).

Thanks for the input, I think 48" makes sense, probably get away with using longer when needed just can't make the short ones longer

 

[PILOON]

Remember that forks only need to be about 3/4 the size of the load or pallet to be functional.
Overly long can be cumbersome and damaging.

On fork lifts used in warehouse applications 42" was the most popular.
(I once sold lifts)

 

[tractorsanmore]

I have Blue diamond 48" pallet forks . Made in the usa. bought from a Kubota dealer. good quality and price.

 

[MHarryE]

I bought Construction Attachments heavy duty forks. They worked several years but eventually both forks failed. Block welded to the top of each fork with the spring loaded locking pin, and which resists the bending load on the forks, failed welds. Both sides about 50% of the length of welds had penetrated into only one side of the joint. Was lucky they didn't fail when it could have really done damage.