Forks

[dvan1966]

I acquired a set of 36-in forks off a scraped forklift. They were free. Has anyone done any modification to put them on to a bucket?

 

[FullMetalBucket]

I wonder if you can find a ssqa frame.. those look like they clip on like mine below

 

[dvan1966]

I wonder if you can find a ssqa frame.. those look like they clip on like mine below

They are the same as yours, I would like to be able to use them without removing the bucket if possible.

 

[kneedeep]

Connect the top of fork to the top of bucket with a pin system of some sort.
The lower part should rest against bucket cutting edge.
See them used in road building crews to quickly turn a wheeled loader into a forklift.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

IF you have to lift the weight of the bucket AND those forks, you won't be lifting much else!

SR

 

[nyone]

IF you have to lift the weight of the bucket AND those forks, you won't be lifting much else!

SR

And the weight on the forks is that much further out.

 

[jonsstihl]

sounds like a great way to twist the lip on the bucket.

I seem to remember seeing some companies that offer fork frames only for sale. you would have to verify fitment.

any chance that scrap forklift is still around so you can cut/remove the frame also and fabricate a ssqa mount?

 

[dvan1966]

sounds like a great way to twist the lip on the bucket.

I seem to remember seeing some companies that offer fork frames only for sale. you would have to verify fitment.

any chance that scrap forklift is still around so you can cut/remove the frame also and fabricate a ssqa mount?

Forklift went to the scrap yard a few months ago.
I really don't need the forks, I was looking for an easier way to get my toolbox in the back of my truck, I use the bucket right now.
I guess I will try to sell them or scrap them if I can't sell them.

 

[mark in portugal]

I have a similar pair of forks; I made a frame that will fit on the 3-point or the FEL. It's extremely handy.
Today I used it to lift one end of a 20' container while I dragged it 400 yards to another plot.
I can't count the number of jobs I've done with this over the last 10 years.
Those forks are really tough; the frame had to evolve a bit before it was strong enough not to bend when I did silly things to it.

 

[RjCorazza]

I have a similar pair of forks; I made a frame that will fit on the 3-point or the FEL. It's extremely handy.
Today I used it to lift one end of a 20' container while I dragged it 400 yards to another plot.
I can't count the number of jobs I've done with this over the last 10 years.
Those forks are really tough; the frame had to evolve a bit before it was strong enough not to bend when I did silly things to it.

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Sweet. I recently moved my 40' box and looked into a 3 point fork, but my lifting capacity was about 1000' less than required. I rented a construction forklift and used 2 wheels on the other end.

 

[big bubba]

IF you have to lift the weight of the bucket AND those forks, you won't be lifting much else!

SR

yes to above. the lifting capacity of your size tractor will be greatly reduced having forks extended over bucket, not worth the time & effort to modify attachment.
suggesting salvaging the forks & if you want forks, do it right. good luck

 

[hoardac]

I acquired a set of 36-in forks off a scraped forklift. They were free. Has anyone done any modification to put them on to a bucket?View attachment 1796796

I have a blank skid steer plate with 2 pieces of heavy angle iron welded on. You could use regular flat iron if you needed just takes extra welding. The top one has groves cut for the fork locks. It works well, adjusts a little stiff but the forks do not wiggle. Mounted a camera on the front of the tractor to see what I am picking up.

 

[KennyG]

That's a pretty small tractor to put forks on. A skid steer plate would be really heavy. If your bucket is a quick attach, you could build a fork frame to attach to the loader arms.

 

[dvan1966]

I just wanted it to use to load a toolbox in back of my truck, I'm able to do that with a bucket although Forks would be easier. I think I will just sell the forks. Thanks for all the suggestions. I don't have a quick attach bucket.