DIY Easy Forks

DanBowers · Oct 9, 2013

Hello all. My first post on TBN.....but not a new tractor owner. However I did recently get a new Kubota B3200 w/ FEL and MMM.

I've always wanted a set of forks for a FEL....even back to when I had a Satoh S370D. But just the other day it popped into my head how to make a SUPER easy set that you could pick up and drop w/o ever getting off the tractor. Behind the garage I had a TSC Carry All. After making a quick cardboard template, flat steel, grinder and welder.....I had what I was after.

My goal was to be able to lift the swingset high enough to move it w/o needing assistance from the lil'lady. Goal accompilshed!!

I've since made four hooks from 1/4" plate and attached them on each side of the carry all to spread the load surface. I'll snap a pic of that later. I'm also going to gusset the under side of the loader lip to avoid bending it.

k0ua · Oct 9, 2013

That is actually pretty ingenious. :thumbsup: Welcome to TBN from down Branson Mo. way..

James K0UA

mpham · Oct 9, 2013

Great Idea!

Xfaxman · Oct 10, 2013

:welcome: to TractorByNet!

Very clever. You will find many other uses for it. :thumbsup:

DanBowers · Oct 10, 2013

Thanks!!

So far I have used it for bringing out firewood....now I can haul it out in 6-8' lengths and cut it at the pile instead of messing around in the woods and having to handle wood one more time. Also for general cleaning up....its much easier to pile saw horses, lumber, tools, etc on the forks than trying to get it all in the loader bucket. Since winter is coming I put away the porch swing and picnic table. Simply set the swing on top of the table, slid the forks under the table, curled the bucket back and away I went. Also put away the kids go-cart by putting the forks under the rollcage and lifting it. That was just the first afternoon!!

Being able to drop or pick them up w/o getting off is the best part. Makes work much more efficient.