Forks Kubota forks or Bobcat quick release FEL attachment and aftermarket forks for B3200HS

[Garandman]

If I can piggyback onto an existing thread. I just got an L3200 with quick detach bucket and want to get some pallet forks. The dealer offered Land Pride 48" forks # PFL3048, which are 48" forks on a 48" frame and weigh 358 lbs.

I held off because I'm not sure what length to get (36, 42, or 48") and it seems to me that I'm using up a lot of lift capacity with that weight. Their PFL2042 model weighs 230 lbs with 42" forks (1" thick instead of 1.25") and is still rated for more than I can lift. (PFL Series Pallet Forks | Land Pride) But the dealer did not have them in stock.

Suggestions?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

If I can piggyback onto an existing thread. I just got an L3200 with quick detach bucket and want to get some pallet forks. The dealer offered Land Pride 48" forks # PFL3048, which are 48" forks on a 48" frame and weigh 358 lbs.

I held off because I'm not sure what length to get (36, 42, or 48") and it seems to me that I'm using up a lot of lift capacity with that weight. Their PFL2042 model weighs 230 lbs with 42" forks (1" thick instead of 1.25") and is still rated for more than I can lift. (PFL Series Pallet Forks | Land Pride) But the dealer did not have them in stock.

Suggestions?

The Construction Attachments 42" Compact Pallet Forks are really popular for small compact tractors like yours. They are rated for 1,800 pounds and the forks/frame only weighs 220 pounds, which is ideal.
Travis

 

[k0ua]

The Construction Attachments 42" Compact Pallet Forks are really popular for small compact tractors like yours. They are rated for 1,800 pounds and the forks/frame only weighs 220 pounds, which is ideal.
Travis

That is what I have.

 

[Tompet]

The Construction Attachments 42" Compact Pallet Forks are really popular for small compact tractors like yours. They are rated for 1,800 pounds and the forks/frame only weighs 220 pounds, which is ideal.
Travis

Either have your dealer order the lighter weight model you listed or I would suggest the Construction Attachment model. They are very nice. Just because dealer has heavier ones in stock, they are not ideal for your tractor.

I have the 42" and am happy with that length. I think the 36" would be a little too short and would take 48" over a 36" set.

 

[Garandman]

Tompet, so do-over, would you get 42" or 48"?

 

[k0ua]

I am happy with the 42 inch length, as I can still see them. The longer they stick out, the less maneuverable they are. But too short to see the ends, would really suck. But a lot of guys really like the 48's. I guess it depends somewhat on the geometry of your tractor hood and the size of the tractor.

 

[bumperm]

That is what I have.

Same here. I also added a RVS (rear vision safety) camera that allows me to see the 42" fork tips as well as back aft (two cams). The tractor cab prevented me from standing to see the tips, but the cam does the trick nicely.

bumper

 

[Tompet]

Tompet, so do-over, would you get 42" or 48"?

I'm happy with the 42" and would get same length if purchasing again.

 

[Garandman]

The Construction Attachments 42" Compact Pallet Forks are really popular for small compact tractors like yours. They are rated for 1,800 pounds and the forks/frame only weighs 220 pounds, which is ideal.
Travis

Just ordered them.

 

[Garandman]

Ordered the pallet forks from Everythingattachments Friday morning, they shipped that afternoon, and arrived today from NC. They were shipped assembled on a skid, but I dissasembled them to load into the truck. The forks weigh around 50 lbs each and the frame is around 125 lbs so it isn't too bad to move by hand.

These are the Construction Attachments brand. After ordering I noticed theyEverything Attachments Compact Pallet Forks with 42" Tineshave their own brand from Ansung and sent off an email asking the difference. Never got a reply so it remains a mystery. From the image I prefer the CA design anyway.