Pricing pallet forks

[GeneV]

I looked up those 2 towns, yeh you're pretty out there. Sure does look pretty, yeh. The only place I've been up that way in NM was Taos, we went there to see the earthship houses.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

A beautiful area but it is a long ways for shopping trips.

A few years ago my girlfriend was talking to a friend in the L.A. area about shopping.

I have three Trader Joe's within six miles, he said. Yes, she responded, I have to go about 100 miles to get to one - but I can get there faster.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Bumped up the relief valve a hair? Well, I won't tell it if you don't.

Maybe you won't, but your wheels or front end just might!

SR

 

[GeneV]

Maybe you won't, but your wheels or front end just might!

SR

Naw, I didn't bump mine up.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Neither did I.

 

[jyoutz]

Thanks. We have a fair amount of elk, too. The other day about 80 of them wandered by in one group.
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Yes, all of northern New Mexico in the forested areas has large elk populations. I love the Chama Valley. My neighbor used to own the hardware store there and had a cabin near the Brazos Cliffs.

 

[FERLING]

Guys, I'm finally grown up enough to buy real pallet forks instead of the bolt-on mess that came with my tractor.

I'm looking for 36" forks, and the cheapest ones I found with a headache rack was at Titan for $660. These.

Is that a good price for pulling the trigger, or should wait until they have a sale? Or is there another vendor I should look at?

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/pallet-forks-and-accessories/fork-blades/pallet-fork-frame-attachment-4000-lb-capacity/FRLD-FORKS.html

Past purchased with 60 inch forks and also purchased 42 inch forks. Use 60 inch to reach out keeping tractor a distance from item being picked up. Tilt back to allow item to slip back on to all four forks (42 and 60 inches). Keeps heavy load ridge with less bounce when carrying. Mine is on a New Holland WorkMaster 50 and if load is heavy enough it will pick rear wheels off of ground with no damage to forks. Also the 60 inch work good side by side to dig rocks out of ground. Just be careful because the 60 inch will flex and slingshot whatever you are digging.
Purchase shorter forks that have hole in tip of them. You can mount trailer ball in each tip and use as stops (if you also have 60 inch mounted) for log pickup and strap down.

 

[FERLING]

I researched it a bit, including watching tractor time with Tim's video on it. He's got a good vid on that topic. 4k weight rating is totally overkill for my little massey, but the only forks rated less (thus lighter) from Artellian are double the cost of those Titans.

36" seems a good fit for what I need them for, moving logs and concrete, stuff like that. But I also want to buy fork extensions from Vevor, for when I need longer reach. They're like 83 bucks, and they turn those 36ers into 60" forks!

Just remember overkill is better than just barely enough.

 

[FERLING]

Well, it helps to pay attention when using them, much like when using the tractor in general, and the M6040 does have adequate lifting capacity to use all of the 60 inches.

Having the extra reach is great when stuffing things into the shed, for example. And I couldn't load cars on trailers if the forks were any shorter.

To me, it's better to have the extra length and not need it than the other way around.

That's What She Said!

 

[GeneV]

That's What She Said!

Mhaaahaha! I'm 51 y/o, and I still lol at stuff like that.

Anyways, guys, this came today:



I went with Proworks. 42" forks, 2200 lbs rating, US made, 75 lbs lighter than Titan's 42" forks.
Total with shipping to a residential address, $775, $42 more than Titan's.
Here's them for whoever is wanting some: Standard Duty Pallet Fork Frame with 42″ 2,200 Pound Pallet Forks Fits Skid Steer Quick Attach – Skid Steer Attachment Depot

So far looks great, nice welds, seems beefy enough. I think it's quite ok.

 

[MaxLee]

Guys, I'm finally grown up enough to buy real pallet forks instead of the bolt-on mess that came with my tractor.

I'm looking for 36" forks, and the cheapest ones I found with a headache rack was at Titan for $660. These.

Is that a good price for pulling the trigger, or should wait until they have a sale? Or is there another vendor I should look at?

Got my 42" from express steel roughly same price but made in america

 

[TractorCo.com]

I think it seems that an important detail is being missed. The cage itself is rated at 4000 lbs capacity. With the 36" forks would be about a 1100 lbs capacity. 48" forks gives you about 2000 lbs of capacity.

 

[cavedweller29]

Guys, I'm finally grown up enough to buy real pallet forks instead of the bolt-on mess that came with my tractor.

I'm looking for 36" forks, and the cheapest ones I found with a headache rack was at Titan for $660. These.

Is that a good price for pulling the trigger, or should wait until they have a sale? Or is there another vendor I should look at?

Just a suggestion, if you don't need them yesterday, keep your eyes on Craigslist or marketplace for a couple weeks. When I decided I wanted a set I started watching Craigslist. It took all of a week to find a set of cat 54" that looked like they came off the showroom floor except the step was bent. I paid $330 for them. Obviously I used a Craigslist monitor...searchtempest, and jumped as son as I got the notification. He was asking $350 but didn't mention the bent step so I offered $325 and we agreed on $330. I have never priced cat forks but I'm betting those are $2k new. The deals are out there, use a monitor and give it a few weeks, you might be surprised what you find.

 

[Elviscaretaker]

Guys, I'm finally grown up enough to buy real pallet forks instead of the bolt-on mess that came with my tractor.

I'm looking for 36" forks, and the cheapest ones I found with a headache rack was at Titan for $660. These.

Is that a good price for pulling the trigger, or should wait until they have a sale? Or is there another vendor I should look at?

I have the Titan euro version. Normally use them for moving building supplies and hay bales. I've torn the metal frame that the forks slide on, bent them at other times. After beefing them up they seem to be better. I'd check the farm auctions in your area, you can get skid steer mount forks for less made in the same place. Guess it depends on your mounts though. The price on the extensions though seems better than the average auction price. By the way, most of this stuff is new, think they decided they can make more this way vs selling through wholesalers.

 

[Elviscaretaker]

The Titans had no problem with this, not that you want to try that with a sub compact though! But the car weighed in at 2500 pounds. This wasn't what bent the frame on mine.

 

[Rhorn4400]

I purchased a set of used forks like from a real forklift from a place in Atlanta and had a local welder build a frame and I have been very satisfied

 

[twowoode]

I like express steel out of Indiana. You can save money by picking up at the yard. I myself like either 36 or 42 inch forks. Less chance of puncturing when picking up pallets .

 

[Gettyupgo]

Guys, I'm finally grown up enough to buy real pallet forks instead of the bolt-on mess that came with my tractor.

I'm looking for 36" forks, and the cheapest ones I found with a headache rack was at Titan for $660. These.

Is that a good price for pulling the trigger, or should wait until they have a sale? Or is there another vendor I should look at?

I’d wait and get the 60” when they go on sale (704.00). Which is about every 2 months. To be honest I buy them in bulk from Titan and resale them. I use mine at least every other day. Plus you can use them for round bales and or move trailers.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I myself like either 36 or 42 inch forks. Less chance of puncturing when picking up pallets .

I dunno. That'd be like saying that if you bought a larger tractor, which would have a longer loader and larger bucket, you'd be running into things with it.

Or that I would back into things when towing a longer trailer than usual.

 

[Eebbee]

Guys, I'm finally grown up enough to buy real pallet forks instead of the bolt-on mess that came with my tractor.

I'm looking for 36" forks, and the cheapest ones I found with a headache rack was at Titan for $660. These.

Is that a good price for pulling the trigger, or should wait until they have a sale? Or is there another vendor I should look at?

I fully agree with Jyoutz...It is imperative to see the tips of those forks. So make sure to test with some sticks.