Loader Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader

   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader #21  
Thanks Kenny, I could swear I looked at some forks with dual pins and being advertised as compatible for both the 200 & 300 series loaders. I just assumed the dual pins meant one for the 200 and one for the 300's. Glad to have you on staff!

In this picture of my grapple, you can see the distance difference. To the best of my knowledge, the shorter spacing (like mine is attached) will work on all the SCUT loaders and the CUT loaders, here is a list off the top of my head:

210, 200x and cx, 300x and cx, the new 305, 400x and cx, 419, 420, 430, 460.

Standard disclaimers apply of course;)
 

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   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader #22  
HI, just flipping through the pages the highest lift cap i see listed for the 300 CX is 2125lbs so looks to me like it wouldn't exceed the forks. I would be interested in a set when you are ready keep me in mind ( I will be you test case for 3520 size...lol)

Brian
 
   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader
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#24  
To the best of my knowledge, the shorter spacing (like mine is attached) will work on all the SCUT loaders and the CUT loaders, here is a list off the top of my head:

210, 200x and cx, 300x and cx, the new 305, 400x and cx, 419, 420, 430, 460.

Standard disclaimers apply of course

I took a closer look and Kennyd named them all except the 440 loader. Wow.

HI, ...I would be interested in a set when you are ready keep me in mind ( I will be you test case for 3520 size...lol)

Thanks for checking B. I'd be happy to oblige, but there will be a non-negotiable requirement for some photos (I can never get enough of the 3520 & 3720).

And thanks to everyone else so far for their kudos. It's great.

Update: I haven't yet gotten quotes back for the waterjet cutting, but I've been refining the design a bit to make it easier for everyone to fit up the assembly for welding. It's basically a "tab 'A' in slot 'B' " situation now. See image. I hope it makes sense to everyone. These tabs will greatly help to ensure everything goes together squarely and dimensionally accurate with minimal fixturing.
 

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   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader #25  
It's basically a "tab 'A' in slot 'B' " situation now. See image. I hope it makes sense to everyone. These tabs will greatly help to ensure everything goes together squarely and dimensionally accurate with minimal fixturing..

Makes sense to me.

Oh, I have a question to pose: Does anyone know of a good method to ship 180 Lbs? I've looked at UPS, FEDEX Ground, and even some freight companies and they are in the area of $150!! It doesn't seem to matter if the package gets sent in (3) 60 Lb packages or in one box. Thanks for the help.

Competition usually has shippers well aligned. Maybe $150 is a fair shipping rate for size and weight of shipment?

Going back to an earlier comment I made. Consider shipping just your unique plates with required generic material list and build instructions.

Or for a crazy idea... go BIG and consider establishing a dealer network. Dealers place minimum order of X. You ship X units to dealer at volume shipping rates and dealer resells to their exclusive area clients. Now by dealer I mean any individual (or firm) that wants to join your business venture. You can tell I like to think BIG. :)
 
   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader #26  
I am interested in following this ideal. I think you offering the frame as a diy kit and have us buy the forks world be the most economical solution. Thanks bud
 
   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader #27  
Very impressive.
Do you slide the forks onto the rails from the end? I assume they are not just hanging off the top rail, but also have a bottom rail clip.

Great that you have access to that stress analysis software. Beats trial and error, or seat of the pants guessing. :)

The waterjet cut plates seem the most unique part of the design, that keeps the weight down. Would they be available from your source for purchase for any here who want to fabricate your design?

I have the Deere forks, and couldn't get along without them. Have switched them out with the bucket three times today, and still have a rock digging project yet to do after dinner. :) All fun.
 
   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader
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#28  
Ok folks, I finally got some numbers to share. I've spent all night working up figures, trying to keep it as low as possible. For those who will be buying just the plates and build the entire rest of the forks themselves, you'll be paying about $75 less than I did to build mine due to getting the plates made in quantity instead of just one set. Merry Christmas.

As for the rest of the configurations, there is some money figured in there for my time welding but it's not much. Truthfully, I would rather see all of you build your own so you can appreciate the work that goes into it and be proud of what you made. But for those who would rather get presents in the mail, then so be it.

One thing to point out, the JD pins are made of 1045 steel. This metal requires preheating, welding, then slow cooling in insulation, and finally stress relieving. Make sure you know what you are doing or you could end up with cracked welds and a useless set of pallet forks.

The price for completed assemblies are high because the forks get shipped twice. Once to me and once back to you. There isn't anything I can do about it. Sorry.

Now, I'm taking 5% off of the cost (does not apply to shipping) for one week to celebrate the first ones. This means any payments received before midnight 7/8/2010. No exceptions for dying grandmothers or dogs eating homework.

If you want to know what kind of person I am, you can look at my feedback on eBay under the same username, ensoll (my former company domain name, Engineering Solutions).

You can email me directly at swissarmytractor@gmail.com but please try to keep any questions that could help others here in the forum.

I'll have to exchange payment via Paypal, checks, or cash. I'm not a big fan of Paypal but there isn't much else out there for credit card transactions. Email me for the information.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
 

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   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader
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#29  
Very impressive.
Do you slide the forks onto the rails from the end? I assume they are not just hanging off the top rail, but also have a bottom rail clip.

Hey Beenthere, yes, these are called "fixed tine" forks which do just as you describe. These are better for a bucket loader since there is so much range of downward articulation. "Floating" forks can swing, usually just mounted on a round rail at the top of the fork, I believe.
 
   / Lightweight pallet forks for 200X & 200CX loader #30  
I would like to hear your comments for attaching an iMatch quick hitch to your frame. How do you feel this would best be accomplished?

This might even benefit from a separate post, Lightweight iMatch for JD 200/300/400 loaders.
 

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