Forks

[MJZ]

Hi all. Happy Thanksgiving.

Anything in particular to look for in Forks? I will be doing simeple utility work. Moving brush, lumber, pallets stacked with junk.

I'm thinking longer Forks the better.

How handy is that front receiver on Forks? I have a log splitter and trailers i could move? I have a 42hp tractor with bout 2600 lifting capacity.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Consider the weight of the forks you buy. It will reduce that 2600# lifting capacity. Don't buy anything stronger, longer or heavier than you actually need.

 

[oldtimer 66]

I think I have about the same lift capacity as you do. I have a set of forks that are rated at 4000 lbs. if I remember correctly and 42" long. Buy those forks rated at 2600 lbs. and see how long they last. It's like machine tools. If you want to take 50 hp cuts you better buy at least a 100 hp machine.

 

[5030]

Not clamp on bucket forks either. Great way to put a smile in your bucket.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Thinking stronger was better, I bought 6000# 48" forks which weighed close to 500#. This reduced the lifting ability of my FEL from 2200# to 1700#. This meant I wasn't quite able to lift some of my palletized implements.

None of my pallets exceed 40", so I bought a set of lighter duty 4000#, 36" forks which weigh just over 250#. The extra 200# of lift capacity made all the difference for me and I can now move all my equipment.

I don't dig out rocks or stumps with forks, or otherwise abuse them, so lighter duty isn't a problem for me. I found in my case, that stronger isn't always better. This may not be the case for others though, but something to think about anyway. YMMV.

 

[MJZ]

I will likely get longer Forks. I will keep weight in mind. I dont have to lift much weight. All the brush, or 98% anyway, is cedar. Not too heavy when dry. Just gotta haul them to a burn pile.

Thanks again. Im looking at tractor supply. Also iron something, formerly Titan, I think. Maybe something used.

 

[5030]

Bought one set of SSQA forks (ATI brand) from my Kubota dealer used. Very stout and I paid under 200 clams for them.

 

[MJZ]

Bought one set of SSQA forks (ATI brand) from my Kubota dealer used. Very stout and I paid under 200 clams for them.

That's what I'm talking bout! Scanning Facebook marketplace now

 

[scootr]

I have 4 ft forks. Depends upon what you intend to use them for. Most pallets are 42"
Remember to look at 5 ft fork extenders too. These are great when you want to lift wide loads.

 

[chim]

I've seen forks like these on many construction sites over the years being used and abused. They are very quick on/off but I haven't seen them for our smaller tractors. Sure don't look all that complicated to make.

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