Branson loader attachments

[DeeDubya]

My Branson BL10a FEL has their Quick Attach bucket on it. I would like to find a pallet fork that will replace the bucket. I've used the clamp-on forks for one day and don't like them. They pivot, they're not level, I can't see the forks. Skid-steer attachments will not fit. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Villengineer]

Whats the lift capacity of your loader?

 

[DeeDubya]

Whats the lift capacity of your loader?

1550 lbs

I did find an "adaptor" that converts the Branson QA to Skid-steer. But that only means one more weak link and extra weight. My dealer is searching for an actual Branson pallet fork this morning. I'm sure it will be pricey.

 

[Villengineer]

I'm not familiar with Branson's QA. Can you post a pic?

 

[Reg]

I'm not familiar with Branson's QA. Can you post a pic?

It is the "Euro" quick attach, it is not specific to Branson.
At one time it was thought that it would become a World standard, I don't know how "Universal" it is outside the USA.

The dominance of Skid Steer in the US and the desire in Cat 1 and Cat 2 tractor owners for Skid Steer attachments has led many US marketed tractors towards the Skid Steer standard.

 

[Villengineer]

If it is ISO compliant, then it makes it easier to help him than if it was one of the many OEM specific QA's.

 

[DeeDubya]

Men thanks for all the great info. My dealer did get back with me as he found that Horst makes a compact tractor fork (1200 lb capacity) with either 36" or 42" tines and in the Euro or Skid-steer QA. It's gonna take a few weeks to get one but looks to be a good choice. Here's their catalog if anyone's interested. They do have a lot to offer.

www.acidist.com/Pricebooks/horst.pdf

 

[shepdog49]

If your putting on forks, would you want to sell your bucket.

 

[DeeDubya]

No I still use the bucket more than any other attachment.