Notforhire
Veteran Member
Used them for the first time today. Picked up my pallet forks from the freight terminal and what a perfect way to unload them from my truck.
Not trying to nit pick here. Just thought I'd point something out.
After your cutting edge gets a little worn, it will develop a sharp kinda serrated edge. The tractor and load rocking side to side will create a sawing action and cut your ropes in about five seconds.
Using chain instead pretty much solves this problem.
Good move installing the hooks. I can't imagine having a bucket without them.
I've also welded a set of hooks at a 45 deg angle near the top of my fork frame. They come in handy if I need to drag a pallet back so I can get under it. They're also good for securing loads on the forks.
I no longer have these forks, but they have the hooks welded in the same general area as my present set.