Modify Front Forks to Fit on 3 point Hitch

[AchingBack]

I want to increase my firewood carrying capacity. If this is doable, I won't have to buy another set of forks for the 3 point hitch. Does anyone have an idea on the best way to add pins and a top link to this unit? I have an excellent mobile welding service so I don't have to transport it to a shop.

 

[Baby Grand]

My guess would be to make up a subframe/adapter that pins to the 4 bucket attachment points.
It would have correct class 1 spacing between the lower links and a center mount for the top link at the correct height. Advantage is that you remove the subframe when you pin it back on the FEL, so no extra weight/lost lift capacity.
Bust out the hot glue and cardboard and see if you can knock a quick (& cheap) model together for your fabricator to work from.

 

[AchingBack]

Thanks for he great suggestion.

 

[WilliamBos]

We sacrificed the 3 point hitch assembly off an old scraper blade, and welded it on. Works great.



The carrier came off an old MF industrial fork lift.

 

[Baby Grand]

Here's what I was thinking of ...

Pin it to the forks when you want to use it on the 3pt & remove it to use forks on your FEL.
... dang, just realized I forgot to sketch in the lower pins .... they would be attached to ears
on the front of the vertical tubes.

 

[AchingBack]

Thanks a million Baby Grand. I will show this to the welder.

 

[Zick]

May not exactly fit your needs but might want to think of a way to be able to back up to the forks and pick them up and go, kind of like a quick hitch. Sure is nice to be able to back up to your forks, pick them up and go without ever getting off your seat.

Here is what I did, mine are obviously custom made;