Forks Best QA pallet forks with rotate???

[bjcsc]

The tilt-tach option is exactly why I was asking about your loader hookups, however you're going to find that they probably are as expensive as the forks you originally posted (~$2500). Lots of people make rotators, I think you could find a light duty one (considering your anticipated load) for less than the heavy unit you posted or the tilt-tach route. When you're googling, look up fork rotators and submit inquiries for prices...there are some used ones out there, too...

 

[GinNB]

I re-thunk it.

Approach tilted pallet, pause, adjust rotating pallet forks to match pallet and tractor tilt, drive it in.

Bingo.

This is where is wouldn't get dangerous if you did it right; Float the FEL and rotate the pallet forks to level, resting the weight on what was the high side, THEN lift it carefully. Start backing but watch the pallet; if you've remembered the tractor tilt correctly rotate the forks to keep the load level as the tractor gets back to level. Gee, I wonder if they offer an automatic self leveling option.

Lift loader, don't worry much about tilt. Back up, turn, drive towards truck. If ground level reasonably level, level forks. Approach truck. If truck and tractor level set pallet down. If not, match tilt and set down.

Hive contents (frames) are glued in place, so exact level isn't hideously important when moving. Sharp shocks aren't good because it breaks the frames free and starts killing a few bees. Level _does_ lower the risk of breaking the propolis holding the frames in place though.

Dead workers=no big deal
Dead queen=major hive setback