Cost of pallet forks

[Jstpssng]

A poster in SC just mentioned that he has a set for sale. John Deere 59 pallet forks If I was closer I would look into them myself, I kind of folded my Titan forks over from too much abuse.

 

[JethroB]

A poster in SC just mentioned that he has a set for sale. John Deere 59 pallet forks If I was closer I would look into them myself, I kind of folded my Titan forks over from too much abuse.

Titan Attachments or Titan Implements? I seldom can tell which brand folks are referring to.
It’s my understanding that Attachments = err,,, budget knockoffs vs. Implements = made in Tennessee and better quality but more expensive.

 

[dragoneggs]

No need to pile on here but I will. I bought Jery Dunn QA and his adjustable forks. Best mod for my BX. I use the forks more than the bucket and they tend to be on most of the time. I've seen buckets bent bad because of strap on/bolt on forks. Especially on small tractors the loss of lift ability is too great as well.

 

[Fallon]

Titan Attachments or Titan Implements? I seldom can tell which brand folks are referring to.
It’s my understanding that Attachments = err,,, budget knockoffs vs. Implements = made in Tennessee and better quality but more expensive.

People usually mean Titan Attachments (Titan Attachments™ | Pallet Forks | Tractor Parts & Equipment (Free Shipping & Financing Available)). Comparing them to Harbor Freight wouldn't be to far off. Most of their gear comes from China. Adequate quality most of the time, good prices, usually good customer service. I expect the shipping & global supply chain issues to hit them harder than other companies. But as I noted previously I bought a 2nd pair of forks from them & would consider a 3rd pair if I ever needed another.

 

[RoyJackson]

People usually mean Titan Attachments (Titan Attachments™ | Pallet Forks | Tractor Parts & Equipment (Free Shipping & Financing Available)). Comparing them to Harbor Freight wouldn't be to far off. Most of their gear comes from China. Adequate quality most of the time, good prices, usually good customer service. I expect the shipping & global supply chain issues to hit them harder than other companies. But as I noted previously I bought a 2nd pair of forks from them & would consider a 3rd pair if I ever needed another.

So would I...but I think they're made in the USA, could be wrong though.

 

[Fallon]

So would I...but I think they're made in the USA, could be wrong though.

I think Titan Implements is made on the USA. I think Titan Attachments is import stuff.

About Us doesn't mention 1 bit about where things are made & references distribution centers. Usually an indication of imports.

 

[Jstpssng]

Titan Attachments or Titan Implements? I seldom can tell which brand folks are referring to.
It’s my understanding that Attachments = err,,, budget knockoffs vs. Implements = made in Tennessee and better quality but more expensive.

He didn't say, just mentioned them when somebody asked about the JD forks he's selling. Used pallet forks are almost as rare as chicken's teeth, so I thought it was noteworthy.

 

[lman]

I bought one of these for $450 in 2018. Inflation s**ks.

https://tomahawkattachments.com/products/tomahawk-fork-frame-forks

 

[Jstpssng]

I bought one of these for $450 in 2018. Inflation s**ks.

https://tomahawkattachments.com/products/tomahawk-fork-frame-forks

That's still not that bad of a price for Made in USA. The cheap Titan forks like what I destroyed are $479, and they aren't adjustable.

 

[AHNC]

While I understand the benefit of the bolt on forks as more capable and closer to the front axle, I went the forks on bucket route. They fit both the 2660 and the 23. They are 3x.25” channel, 2x2x.019 riser and my Mcgiver attachment of a 1x6 blk npple and a couple pieces of angle iron and a #8 bolt. The go on an off very simply. BX’s are small machines and I am a chicken when it comes to “too much” out front so I haven’t gotten into trouble with them. I built a plywood hopper to sit on them for hauling leaves and yard debris which had made them even more useful.

 

[varmint]

Got an email from Titan Attachments a few days ago saying their SSQA basic 48" fixed spacing forks are on sale for about $410 with free shipping. Sounds good.

 

[mike0000]

Got an email from Titan Attachments a few days ago saying their SSQA basic 48" fixed spacing forks are on sale for about $410 with free shipping. Sounds good.

Thanks for passing this along to the forum.
I have been looking for a set, I placed an order.

Mike

 

[RoyJackson]

Got an email from Titan Attachments a few days ago saying their SSQA basic 48" fixed spacing forks are on sale for about $410 with free shipping. Sounds good.

Excellent price, right now...
My forks are adjustable, but I'll wager I rarely, if ever, move them

 

[3Ts]

Everybody's situation is different. My forks are adjustable also, and i move them a lot and sometimes have them not symmetrical.

 

[Fallon]

Everybody's situation is different. My forks are adjustable also, and i move them a lot and sometimes have them not symmetrical.

Same. I adjust mine every few times they are on. Full wide for max stability carrying posts, pipe or wide stuff. In the middle is the default for pallets & stuff. Narrow for rocks, potted live Christmas tree, bucket spade on the rare occasions I use it.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I've said in here many times that pallet forks with a matching grapple will do anything that a dedicated grapple will do, and it will.

BUT you need "adjustable" pallet forks to make it happen.

SR

 

[jwstewar]

I had a New Holland for 17 years with a pin on bucket and never had forks. We did a lot stuff by strapping things to that bucket. Bought the new Kubota in 2020 with the SSQA bucket and a hay spear. Love the ability to switch. Then finally last April I bought a set of SSQA from a 3rd party company. 4000# capacity for about $800. The spear goes on every couple of weeks to move a bale of hay. The bucket goes on about once a month to clean the barn. The rest of the time the forks are on the tractor. I don't know how we ever survived. Get the SSQA forks. You will have much more capacity. By the time you have the bucket on and then the forks. You will have very little capacity left for lift a load.

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

Thanks for passing this along to the forum.
I have been looking for a set, I placed an order.

Mike

I did also. They are the bargain forks, but I'm on a budget and for what I do with forks, they will do fine. I actually like the hole in the end of the forks. When it becomes time to shuffle trailers, a 2" ball in one and a 2-5/8s in the other.

 

[mike0000]

Just got shipping info on the forks, expected delivery Monday.
That was quick!

Mike

 

[BobInSD]

People usually mean Titan Attachments (Titan Attachments™ | Pallet Forks | Tractor Parts & Equipment (Free Shipping & Financing Available)). Comparing them to Harbor Freight wouldn't be to far off. Most of their gear comes from China. Adequate quality most of the time, good prices, usually good customer service. I expect the shipping & global supply chain issues to hit them harder than other companies. But as I noted previously I bought a 2nd pair of forks from them & would consider a 3rd pair if I ever needed another.

Would you consider their pallet-fork "add-a-grapple"? I got my forks from them, and they are fine but I was unsure of something with moving parts given their reputation. The forks were also "made in the USA", which I'm guessing the grapple is not. I suspect they are a knock-off of this offering by Precision Manufacturing. About 2/3 the price and available now (vs 3+ months from now).

I cuss myself every time I use a junky tool that doesn't quite work, but "now" and "cheap" have me wondering. I'd probably use them a couple of weeks a couple of times a year.

Thanks,