3 PH fork attachment

m7040 · Jul 30, 2020

I have a Bradco plate that converts 3 point to quick attach so I can use the pallet forks on the 3 point. Use it for heavy racks of firewood to move them close to the house. One of the racks has a roof structure on it and I was careless raising it without using the hydraulic top link for leveling resulting in rear window of the cab scattered in a million pieces. Mostly use the pallet forks now on the front and limit the loads to match the lifting capacity.

cstamm81 · Aug 1, 2020

I have that exact Titan 3 point to SSQA adapter, and I use it for the exact same purpose. You need to have the ability to adjust fork width, and there aren稚 many 3 point adjustable forks that I ran across. My pallet forks have a decently tall backrest, and I致e never had an issue with having the totes angled toward the tractor, even on decent slopes. My little Mahindra can handle full totes of firewood with no issues.

cstamm81 · Aug 1, 2020

m7040 said:
I have a Bradco plate that converts 3 point to quick attach so I can use the pallet forks on the 3 point. Use it for heavy racks of firewood to move them close to the house. One of the racks has a roof structure on it and I was careless raising it without using the hydraulic top link for leveling resulting in rear window of the cab scattered in a million pieces. Mostly use the pallet forks now on the front and limit the loads to match the lifting capacity.

I知 looking at that adapter for my 60hp Kubota. Are you happy with it? Is it a pain to loosen the 4 bolts then retighten to lock the pins in place? I like my Titan for my smaller tractor, but the Bradco looks to be a whole lot beefier.

dsb5610 · Aug 2, 2020

I have SSQA pallet forks and lots of IBC totes filled with firewood. Forks are rated for 4000lb and adjustable. My tractor has no problem handling them but if the ground is not solid it leaves ruts.

To minimize the rutting I decided to move the weight to the larger rear tires. Bought a 3pt to SSQA from Neat Farms. Works good. I have a hydraulic top link.

Issues I have found:
- Need to switch between snow removal and wood carrying in the winter. Most I found were not quick hitch compatible. I have the steel to convert mine just need time.
- Hitch is not perfectly true. Only one latch will close. Other side is close. Will require some grinding.
- 3pt does not go low enough to attach the forks. Will be corrected with the quick hitch conversion.
- Hydraulic toplink can tilt forks forward a lot, back a little. Will try to improve that with the quick hitch conversion.

dsb

m7040 · Aug 2, 2020

Yes the Bradco plate works and is very sturdy. It lifts easily a cord of firewood at a time on the racks. There is some work involved in setting it up and you need a hydraulic toplink to be user friendly but other than that it is great. Don't use it much any more. The forks on the front of the tractor can lift maybe 3000 or so pounds so that is what I use mostly

cstamm81 · Aug 2, 2020

m7040 said:
Yes the Bradco plate works and is very sturdy. It lifts easily a cord of firewood at a time on the racks. There is some work involved in setting it up and you need a hydraulic toplink to be user friendly but other than that it is great. Don't use it much any more. The forks on the front of the tractor can lift maybe 3000 or so pounds so that is what I use mostly

Thanks for the reply. Any interest in selling? You are not terribly far from me.