Forks Pallet fork?

Spencer · Aug 21, 2003

( I assume you subtract the bucket weight from the pallet fork weight to get what "lift" you have left with the FEL ? or, I guess, I don't know this either, does the FEL lift rating include the weight of the bucket or in addition to it ? )

The FEL lift rating should include the weight of the bucket that comes standard with the FEL. Im addition to upgrading to the heavy duty bucket I also had to put a Kasco Uni-Hitch adapter on my FEL to get the quick attach function. Some FEL's come with the quick attach function as standard equipment so in those cases you could just subtract the bucket weight and then add in the pallet fork weight. In my case I would have to subtract the standard bucket weight, add in the weight of the heavy duty bucket, add in the weight of the Kasco Uni-Hitch, and then factor in the distance that I am moving my pivot point further out. I haven't done all that calculating, I'm just happy to have the quick attach feature. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Here's a picture of my Kasco Uni-Hitch

GSS · Aug 22, 2003

Those are the ones. He sent me a pic. We think they are the CAL-42's though from his measurements. He didn't buy them, but got them from the previous tractor owner.

He won the auction for my 72" finish mower and we agreed to include the forks in the deal. I agreed to knock off $400 from the mower price in exchange for the forks. Seems reasonable.

Thanks for the help guys.

- Gerald

monkeybreath · Aug 22, 2003

Spencer, you are really helping out with my learing curve. Another question or two ? The Woods PF17 forks info site states that for the PF 17 pallet forks the SAE load rating capacity is up to 1700 lbs, states that the skid steer size range is 1000 to 1700 lbs, and also states that the fork capacity- at 24" - is 1875 each. I am confused by these comments. What does it all mean to a guy who just wants to move some stuff around from time to time. By the way the fork dimensions are one and a half x 4 x 46" - solid material.

DavidJ · Aug 22, 2003

I'm not Spencer but here's my take.

 also states that the fork capacity- at 24" - is 1875 each 

This is what you're looking for, it means that you can place 1875 lbs 24" from the back of the fork.

Phred · Aug 22, 2003

Most quick attach setups will work with bobcat attachment.
I have the NH version on my 32LA. So I bought a bale spike and forks from the local bobcat dealer. Cheaper than NH.

The forks are AMH brand, for ~$600. Most tractors will have trouble breaking these. The heavist item I tried to lift was a ~4000 lb sissor lift. Since the FEL is rated to ~3800 lbs I could not complety pick it up, but by running the forks into the lifts fork slots I was able to pickup the back end and shove it around. The limitation was the light back end on my 70hp tractor, even with a ~1100 lbs of three point ballast, not the forks.
AMH is a quality product.

Fred

GeneD14 · Aug 22, 2003

I have used mine for all types of project: moving railroad ties, I-beams, digging out big rocks, putting up a tree house, moving around other implements, and of course skids.

Hoeman00 · Aug 23, 2003

Monkey,
SAE load rating capacity is up to 1700 lbs, states that the skid steer size range is 1000 to 1700 lbs.
SSL are SAE rated at 1/3 to 1/2 of the tipping point.
So a 1700# SSL could lift 4000# in the perfect situation.
On most machines the forks weigh less than the bucket so u actually gain in the net amount u can lift.
The forks are sized for the true capacity of the machines.