Pallet Forks

[Magnum3252]

Which ones should I buy folks? I have a JD 1025R. Thinking about the Titan forks

 

[TractorNH]

I have these from Titan and like them:
Titan 48" Pallet Fork Attachment Skid Steer Universal HD Pro Duty Tractor Loader

You would probably need the JD version though. Just wait for a sale though. They run different sales all the time, sometimes as much as 15% off. If you're looking at the style I linked above make sure you also price out the ones that come with the bale spears. When I got mine the one with the bale spears was on a special discount and was also on a holiday promo. I got the set I linked above WITH the bale spears for about $360.

 

[tcreeley]

I have these 30" clamp on forks by Titan. Easy on, easy off. Very handy. Well made.

Titan 3" LW Clamp on Pallet Fork 15 lbs Capacity Loader Bucket Skidsteer Tractor: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

 

[XR4140]

I have the fixed 46" titan forks. I don't know how I lived life without them. Look them up, crazy cheap to get your feet wet. (Think I paid $260 shipped)

Edit: oops you have JD...mine is ssqa.

 

[cat fever]

I have the 42" Titan forks and love them, use them all the time. I also second the motion on getting the bale spear, comes in very handy.

 

[newbury]

1, Do you have SSQA or the JD equivalent?
2. Is your present bucket fairly strong?
3. What's your perceived usage?

If you have a QA then a QA solution makes sense,
/edit unless $$ are tight
If you don't clamp ons are good if you have a strong bucket, but I've seen some that may get bent with clamp ons. I've 2 tractors that I use Titan clamp ons with, but I have only very occasional usage.
I you are going to be using them frequently and wanting to switch to other FEL attachments then clamp ons don't make much sense.

I really like my clamp ons, and have occasionally put all 4 on my M4700, but then I don't have SSQA yet. Another slight advantage of clamp ons is they take up little space when removed.

 

[SplitHoof]

These came from Everything Attachments. They are the SSQA. Added hay spears for double duty. Excellent tool to have. Man cage/platform in the near future.

 

[prof fate]

I got these from titan (on sale now) Titan 46" Pallet Fork Attachment Skid Steer Quick tach Mount 26 lb Capacity

use them for soooo many things -pulled a truck bed, moved swingset, w/ a pallet on them as a man lift for tree trimming, lumber and log moving, brush pile moving, and i fyou look at the link above you'll see the a chain slot - so I use them for pulling posts out of the ground.

I plan to mount my snow blade to to the plate for winter use.

 

[Bigpuddie]

Just make sure you get 48 inch forks. Dont get the shorter ones. They limit you.

 

[SplitHoof]

+1 for the above post for a minimum 48” fork length. I would have preferred 60” but they didn’t offer them with the 6500lb rating.

 

[prof fate]

If your tractor can only lift 4100 lbs why pay for forks (cost, weight to lift/carry reduce lift capacity) that are 50% mroe than that?

 

[dragoneggs]

Here is one to consider... I went this way with my BX. I think similar capability to your JD1025. Jery's QA and moveable forks. I highly recommend the moveable vs. fixed forks.

TACH-N-GO QUICK ATTACH

I assume they are still around. I am very happy with my QA and forks. Here is a thread I started and how I came across these...

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/370473-bx-front-quick-attach-forks.html

Good luck!

 

[SplitHoof]

If your tractor can only lift 4100 lbs why pay for forks (cost, weight to lift/carry reduce lift capacity) that are 50% mroe than that?

Price difference was $38 for the heavier set, so that wasn’t that big of a difference for a heavier fork. I don’t see the weight differences in the actual forks to compare and besides I like the back rack design on these compared to everything else. The rack is high to allow for more support when you tilt the load back and the design has the forks mounted back so that the front side of the forks is flush with the front side of the upper rack which gives a solid support top to bottom for your load. These were the only ones I seen like that.

Plus I like Teds videos!!


But you are right, if 1800lbs was the limit on my front end loader, a few hundred lbs would quickly make a difference!

 

[downsizingnow48]

I got the Titan 42" forks some years ago. Never once had the thought, wish they were longer/bigger. Depends on what you do. I got the short forks to make moving around among our trees and bushes a bit easier.

 

[bigtiller]

Which ones should I buy folks? I have a JD 1025R. Thinking about the Titan forks

Titan's are good, so are these.

Artillian John Deere QA Pallet Fork Sets

 

[Maharaja]

If using a fork blade to pry or lift with one fork at or near tip , fork quality makes a big difference.
Technically forks are designed for an evenly distributed load across the length. However life throws us challenges so we all use the tools we have as best we can at the time.

 

[metalbender]

1025 lift 4100lbs? Something doesn't compute

 

[Jstpssng]

You don't say what you plan to do with them. I bought a set of the Titans because they are affordable, and find them very handy. However, for some things such as piling logs the narrow width can be frustrating; balancing a 27 foot tree can be frustrating and time consuming. I also managed to bend the backing plate when I caught a tine under a rock while lifting.

 

[SplitHoof]

1025 lift 4100lbs? Something doesn't compute

My TYM T1054 is rated for 4100lbs on the FEL.

 

[searcyfarms]

I had 42 inch forks and a 48 in two post bale spike so I went with 60inch adjustable forks and they are the best for me love the reach