Front-End Loader FEL forks for subcompacts

[bx24d]

Rimshot, I see your point. The bucket setup looks great. Do you have any difficulty with visualizing the tips of the forks for placement while you're sitting in the operator's seat?

 

[Just2quickz28]

check out these they are about as heavy as the BX bucket

Micro Pallet Forks for Compact Skid Steers

and check out this link about the quick hitch scenario

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/113942-bx-fel-bucket-quick-attach.html

 

[rimshot]

Rimshot, I see your point. The bucket setup looks great. Do you have any difficulty with visualizing the tips of the forks for placement while you're sitting in the operator's seat?[/QUOTE

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Hi bx24D,

I suppose if visibility of fork bars is an issue the pin model is the way to go. If I skewer the refrigerator with my new forks I think I shall blame the spotter I shall be certain to employ and watch up close as I move to get into lifting position. There's no way I would trust my steadiness without somebody watching. But I don't think fork tip visibility is going to be a show stopper anyway. The first thing I do if heavy lifting is in order will be to raise an old pallet slightly just short of the pickup truck tail gate premounted on tractor forks. Something like a refrig or washer/ dryer can then be manhandled from the tail gate down to the pallet. That will diminish chances of screwing up........even for a clutz like me.

rimshot

 

[Rara Avis]

I finally bought a set of LandPride PF10 clamp on forks for moving mulch bales 5 at a time on a pallet which I attached to the forks, so when the bales arrived at the compost pile I could just dump them and go back and load 5 more onto the pallet...moved over two hundred that way...had to tighten the forks twice...for a simple one-off task they worked well...

Land Pride Pallet Forks

 

[Timber]

I finally bought a set of LandPride PF10 clamp on forks for moving mulch bales 5 at a time on a pallet which I attached to the forks, so when the bales arrived at the compost pile I could just dump them and go back and load 5 more onto the pallet...moved over two hundred that way...had to tighten the forks twice...for a simple one-off task they worked well...

Land Pride Pallet Forks

these are the greatest things ever. these and the tooth bar

 

[Workstead]

This works for me, cost less than $120 and has held 500 lbs. so far.

Is that just channel iron for the forks and frame? Nice setup. I only need lightweight lifting and this looks like something I could build myself.

Do you have additional photos?

Thanks,

Clem

 

[n8586m]

Clem, PM sent.

 

[Workstead]

Clem, PM sent.

Got it.

Thanks.

Nice work.

Clem

 

[MarkLeininger]

Clem, PM sent.

Would you please PM me too with more photos? this looks like a good setup and something I could build myself.
thanks