Pallet Forks

[rScotty]

Who makes a good set of SSQA Pallet Forks for a 60 hp 4000 lb FEL tractor?
I know it needs to be adjustable for width, but what else is important?
New or Used ones would be OK. We like good old quality tools.
thanks,
rScotty

 

[loggin]

Who makes a good set of SSQA Pallet Forks for a 60 hp 4000 lb FEL tractor?
I know it needs to be adjustable for width, but what else is important?
New or Used ones would be OK. We like good old quality tools.
thanks,
rScotty

I have Landpride. 4000 pound rated with 48 inch forks. The forks are adjustable side to side but fixed at the bottom. I prefer the forks fixed at the bottom because it allows me to dig down into the earth or other things if I need to. Loose at the bottoms is easier for picking up pallets. The only thing I don't like about my forks is the guard is not quiet as strong as I would like it but that can always be modified.

Hope this helps!!

 

[tacticalturnip]

I'm a fan of my 42" forks from Titan; the fit and finish is ugly, but the build quality has proven pretty solid. Add to the versatility of the forks themselves, it's got a headache rack and a 2" receiver as well as spots for bale forks I'll never use. I've moved pallets, implements, metal sculptures, etc. They're not as cheap as they used to be, but still cheaper than much competition. If you're cool with a 10ft paint job and inevitable rust, I'd recommend Titan any day.

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Obviously you're using a considerably larger machine, but these forks are rated for FAR more than my tractor is capable of lifting- something like 4k pounds if I recall correctly.

 

[Smokeydog]

I would suggest skidsteer quality. I use Bobcat pallet forks I got well before I got the M59 and have held up well with farm use. Use more for boom pole, man basket, drum handling, moving equipment, steel than pallets. 48” I can better see to hit fork pockets.

Seems like a constant supply of bent forks shows up at the scrap yard. Some blacksmiths say it’s pretty good metal.

Titan makes a ssqa and 3pt attach model. Thought about adding 3pt attach option to my frame.

 

[shooterdon]

I have the MTL. They were the least expensive and the normal maximum load is 1/2 cord of firewood. They have stood up after two years so that is not much of a test. But I would buy them again.

I am looking at adding a set to the 3 PH as I need to move totes of firewood while using the grapple and switching SSQA implements gets old after a while.

 

[big bubba]

Landpride 4' 3200# rating, adjustable. versatile tool, however i am not a big fan of using the forks as a pry bar or excavating tool. imho wrong tool for the job. excessive force applied only on one fork (thereby 1 fel arm) can lead to problems. good luck in your search, yes, hd used would be ideal.

 

[rScotty]

It looks like everythingattachments.com has SSQA in 48" and 60" forks - both will handle the loads I expect to see. 48" seems like the standard, but are 60" any more useful? Less? I believe the M59 could handle either one. But which one would you recommend? And why?
I will be doing some roofing and moving pallets of shingles and building materials around. After that just general work on the place.
rScotty

 

[4570Man]

I think 60” forks would be a nuisance. They’re going to stick through the pallet a considerable distance and accidentally hit stuff on the other side. BTW, shingles are way heavier than they look and the M59 won’t lift a bundle.

 

[big bubba]

It looks like everythingattachments.com has SSQA in 48" and 60" forks - both will handle the loads I expect to see. 48" seems like the standard, but are 60" any more useful? Less? I believe the M59 could handle either one. But which one would you recommend? And why?
I will be doing some roofing and moving pallets of shingles and building materials around. After that just general work on the place.
rScotty

am sure you've got the experience to know when not to overextend loads if you were to go 60", etc. wouldn't take much homework to see how much your set can handle (w/ballast of course on rear). where you might get into trouble is trying to use those 60" as pry bar or excavation. with your size tractor i'd stick with 48" even from a safety viewpoint, regards

 

[Captain Dirty]

4570Man made the point: the extra length is likely to be more troublesome for most maneuvering. If I expected semi-regular need for longer forks I would probably spend the few hundred bucks for fork extensions; the aggravation of puncturing walls or whatever would quickly out-weigh the cost of the extensions..

 

[cathy liebchen]

The UA FROM Pallet forks.com or from skid steer depot

 

[rScotty]

I think 60” forks would be a nuisance. They’re going to stick through the pallet a considerable distance and accidentally hit stuff on the other side. BTW, shingles are way heavier than they look and the M59 won’t lift a bundle.

Hmm... two guys that know tractors & both say stick with 48".... So I guess that settles it.
It never crossed my mind that the M59 wouldn't pick up a pallet of whatever. Now I wonder if palletized loads are standard weights?

A pallet of the shingles I'm looking at is said to weigh about 1800 lbs. That should be well within the M59's capabilities. I've carried 3200 lbs (30" concrete culvert section) on a chain that went over padding on the front of the bucket lip. So the weight was centered below the bucket lip. That's the max I've done. It had no problem lifting that load and traveling a few hundred yards - but I wouldn't do it again. I went slowly. Very slowly.
rScotty

 

[4570Man]

4570Man made the point: the extra length is likely to be more troublesome for most maneuvering. If I expected semi-regular need for longer forks I would probably spend the few hundred bucks for fork extensions; the aggravation of puncturing walls or whatever would quickly out-weigh the cost of the extensions..

If you need 60” forks you’d definitely realize it and it wouldn’t be a debate. Otherwise buy 48 or 42 ones.

 

[4570Man]

Hmm... two guys that know tractors & both say stick with 48".... So I guess that settles it.
It never crossed my mind that the M59 wouldn't pick up a pallet of whatever. Now I wonder if palletized loads are standard weights?

A pallet of the shingles I'm looking at is said to weigh about 1800 lbs. That should be well within the M59's capabilities. I've carried 3200 lbs (30" concrete culvert section) on a chain that went over padding on the front of the bucket lip. So the weight was centered below the bucket lip. That's the max I've done. It had no problem lifting that load and traveling a few hundred yards - but I wouldn't do it again. I went slowly. Very slowly.
rScotty

A bundle of plywood is 3600 pounds or so. The M59 didn’t want anymore but it’ll do that. I can’t imagine any full pallet of shingles being 1800 pounds. A pallet of dimensional shingles is 4400 pounds and that’s a no from the M59.

 

[rScotty]

A bundle of plywood is 3600 pounds or so. The M59 didn’t want anymore but it’ll do that. I can’t imagine any full pallet of shingles being 1800 pounds. A pallet of dimensional shingles is 4400 pounds and that’s a no from the M59.

If you need 60” forks you’d definitely realize it and it wouldn’t be a debate. Otherwise buy 48 or 42 ones.

I agree on those numbers. The shingles I'm using are stone-coated metal type. They are much lighter.
Thanks. I'll get the 48". BTW, I didn't know there was such a thing as fork extenders...

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

Bunks of plywood are a standardized weight, but palletized freight isn’t.

 

[Smokeydog]

The Bobcat pallet forks had a nice sticker chart on the guard noting the max lift VS distance on the tines. Sure drops off fast. Some loads I could curl lift to clear the ground or off the truck but couldn’t lift straight up.

Sometimes forking a pallet or stack is only time I turn off the soft ride FEL system because of the bounce. Carrying a load particularly steel on steel much smoother when on.

Rear implement ballast a must.

 

[Emainiac]

I have a set of 42" forks and regret not going to 48". Tough to see the tips of the forks when they are 42" and you are trying to align them with a pallet.

Check out Skid Steer Attachment Depot. I ordered from them and their prices and service are great.

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

Titan owner here. 60's because I also lift snowmobiles. I use a pallet to put items onto and lift them onto my mezzanine in the garage for out of the way storage.

 

[RidgeHiker]

You can buy slide on fork extensions if you come up with a need for longer than the 42"/48".
Pallet Fork Extensions