Pallet Forks

[hink10]

Those look interesting, but i would have a few questions/concerns about them. First, how easily can the forks be removed for storage? Will the forks spread apart if I had a large round rock or something similar that could put outward pressure on the forks? Are they powder coated or painted. They also want an additional $25 for the JD green.

The guard won't be a big deal most of the time for my use. I have to say the infinitely adjustable forks are nice, although the weight being carried by the round bar would be of concern. I see it has a support, may not even be an issue. Weight is about the same. Do you own a set of these forks? It seems everyone like Chris's and I have to say, I likes his design.

Steve

I would go with 42'' forks- 36'' forks is just too short.

This is a nice set from Everything Attachments

42'' forks and FREE SHIPPING.

Something that the artillian forks (that everyone thinks is the best) doesn't have is a guard- The forks from Everything Attachments even has a guard- A guard is a must have on a set of forks- Your tractor hood would appreciate it.

The 36'' artillian forks are $759 + shipping- and the 42'' forks with a guard from EA are $772 with free shipping- They are also made in the USA.:thumbsup:

 

[hink10]

Thanks Tom, I didn't worry too much about having the load out farther with longer forks until I thought about using the end of the forks to lift and reposition a stone or something, In that case the shorter would be preferred for the lifting power.
Steve

Hi,

My 2 cents, take it for what it's worth, go with the shorter forks.

Your dealing with a 200 loader on the 2305. If I remember right, the 2305 has lower hyd pressure than the larger 2x20 models and as such, lower loader lift capacity. 700 vs 1100lbs at the pivot I think. By using the shorter forks and shorter pallets, your load will be closer to the pivot and thus have less leverage over your loader and you will be able to lift closer to the loader capacity. Hanging the same amount of weight out farther also stresses your front axle housing as the weight has greater leverage on the tractor chassis.

If you were talking a 3, 4 or 500 series loader none of this would matter but on the little loader, on the smallest chassis, those 6 inches make a difference.

My 2 cents,

Tom

 

[North Country]

I may have done a "first" with Artillian pallet forks last night (considering he's only been making them for a year, it might be the first) - I moved a small forklift (pallet stacker) using his forks!

Sorry, no pics - I had to move quickly to get it out of the truck and into storage; we had guests coming for dinner due right about the time I pulled in with the truck. I will be moving it to its semi-permanent home in a few months; maybe I'll get pictures then.

 

[charleyfarmall]

I have long and short forks. In the weight class you are dealing with, the short forks are fine. They will reach the other side of almost all the pallets you can lift, and even if they don't they are way past midline. I use pallet forks several times a week. On the small tractor, you do not need the long forks. I have three sets of pallet forks, Chris' are really nice ( yes I have one). I bought the set off ebay and they arrived 3 days later.

 

[hink10]

I have long and short forks. In the weight class you are dealing with, the short forks are fine. They will reach the other side of almost all the pallets you can lift, and even if they don't they are way past midline. I use pallet forks several times a week. On the small tractor, you do not need the long forks. I have three sets of pallet forks, Chris' are really nice ( yes I have one). I bought the set off ebay and they arrived 3 days later.

Thanks, that's good to hear. I just received the 36" forks I bought on eBay yesterday and the frame from Artillian today. They both arrived very quickly. I haven't unwrapped the forks yet, but the frame from Chris was built and packaged beautifully. His workmanship is outstanding! :thumbsup:

Steve

 

[charleyfarmall]

Great! You will love them. The advantage to his forks is that they are just as strong but MUCH lighter than the others available which means you can lift more with the loader. That's huge, since on my small tractors I max out the loader on pallets frequently. Every 50 pounds of lift you get is one more bag of grain or cement you don't have to move by hand.

 

[RaisedonDeere]

Thanks, that's good to hear. I just received the 36" forks I bought on eBay yesterday and the frame from Artillian today. They both arrived very quickly. I haven't unwrapped the forks yet, but the frame from Chris was built and packaged beautifully. His workmanship is outstanding! :thumbsup:

Steve

HINK10,

Just bought a set off ebay a few weeks ago myself to go along with Chris's fork frame. When you do unwrap your forks you will have to hit them with a round wire wheel to knock the surface rust off them and then wipe them down with some mineral spirits. I threw a couple coats of primer on them and then shot them with 2 coats of black rust inhibitor paint..

Have fun with the forks, I do !!.. They work excellent.. :thumbsup:

 

[sldva00]

First, how easily can the forks be removed for storage?

You can remove them and put them on just as easy as any quick hitch attachment. These pins and hooks are set up for the JD 200CX Loader plus other JD loaders.

Will the forks spread apart if I had a large round rock or something similar that could put outward pressure on the forks

Under a load, the forks will not move. I've moved a lot of brush with these and used them as a stump remover. They are solid. Now, if you are driving on a bumpy road with nothing on the forks, they will move on you.

Are they powder coated or painted?

I'm not sure (don't know how to tell), but I've abused them and the paint is still on them. There is nothing wrong with a black frame with black forks if you don't want to spend another $25, but remember shipping is free. Oh one last thing on free shipping. Its free only to a freight terminal. Maybe also to a business with a loading dock? I had mine shipped to a freight terminal about 10 minutes from my work.

I got these before Chris started making his forks. I like his design too. I may have gone with his over Everything Attachments'. Chris' forks are the lightest out there and lift more than I could ever carry. I probably would have gotten his just for that reason.

I really don't think you can go wrong with either one.

 

[hink10]

I had to break them out today to move something, I bought the paint the other day, will get to that at a later date. I love forks, so many uses!
Thanks!
Steve

HINK10,

Just bought a set off ebay a few weeks ago myself to go along with Chris's fork frame. When you do unwrap your forks you will have to hit them with a round wire wheel to knock the surface rust off them and then wipe them down with some mineral spirits. I threw a couple coats of primer on them and then shot them with 2 coats of black rust inhibitor paint..

Have fun with the forks, I do !!.. They work excellent.. :thumbsup:

 

[North Country]

Here's hoping the Douglas tornado missed the Artilian manufacturing plant & home!