Forks Again

[bkennedy]

I know the forks question has been covered many times here. I am trying to decide between Horst light 44" forks (230 lbs) and Horst regular duty 48" forks (300lbs) to go on a 2520. Any suggestions?
Also has anyone bought or created a boom type attachment for the forks to carry or lift something very light but bulky?

 

[tomd999]

Hiya,

I have the light duty Horst for my 2520. They will work just fine with anything the loader will pickup. Plus since they weigh 70 Lbs less than the regular duty, that's more material you can lift.

Tom

 

[Chris2520]

get the short tines on the forks. not the 48.
i have frontier 42 in tine fixed rail forks on my 2520 and thay work great.
you dont need 48 inch tines on a fork for a tractor this size. its just more weight.

Chris.....

 

[Runner]

I have the 42" Frontier fixed tine forks on my 2520. I agree with the above posts, get the 42. The more the forks weigh, the less you can pick up.

Regarding the lifting attachment, I haven't gotten around to it yet, but I'm going to make one from a piece of 6" channel iron, about 3 feet long that will lay across the forks and be clamped on. It will have a 2" receiver hitch tube welded right in the middle and some chain hooks welded to each end. Got the parts sitting on my workbench, just ain't had the time...

 

[al3]

48 vice 42-----depends on what your lifting requirements are. I routinely lift things with steel/alum structure that are 3 to 4 feet wide. (docks, snowmobiles, frames). Having forks that span the structure and support both sides of the frame is handy. Also find great utility in longer tines when moving bulky lighter stuff such as brush piles. So which is best for you probably depends on what you intend to lift. Good luck.

 

[Chris2520]

48 vice 42-----depends on what your lifting requirements are. I routinely lift things with steel/alum structure that are 3 to 4 feet wide. (docks, snowmobiles, frames). Having forks that span the structure and support both sides of the frame is handy. Also find great utility in longer tines when moving bulky lighter stuff such as brush piles. So which is best for you probably depends on what you intend to lift. Good luck.

in that case , there are companies that make extentions up to 60 inches.
so get the 42 for max lift. and if you need reach. just slip the extentions on.

Chris....

 

[al3]

Agree that extensions are a good option for large bulk/low weight stuff. But you do pay a weight penalty by doubling up the existing tine structure.

The only time I wish I壇 gone the 3320 route is when I max out FEL capacity. Not a big deal with aggregates/dirt, but its hard to lift a metal lathe in two passes?..