RK Pallet Forks

[RTBee]

Was interested to know if anyone with the RK37 or RK55 has pallet forks from Rural King? The website shoes a small one for $599.99 for the smaller RKs and a large one for $849.99. The pdf price list shows a small one for $599.99 and a large one for $749.99. A little confusing. Which one is right? Or are there 2 different large ones? Perhaps a light duty and a heavy duty?
Also anyone with one, could you post the dimensions of the forks? And capacities of known? Thanks!

 

[snymat68]

Not sure about the bigger sizes. I bought the small ($599) forks for my RK24. They're 36". The larger ones might be 42" and 48" respectively? :confused3:

 

[chesternator]

My RK didnt stock them and I bought a Titan 42 inch from Amazon $535 delivered. Fast shipping and couldn't be happier with it.


I see they are now $516. Very solid, adjustable width Titan Skid Steer 42" Pallet Fork & Trailer Hitch Attachment Bobcat Case Kubota https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1RJ9BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gA4OCbWVQKADJ

 

[jayincmh]

Was interested to know if anyone with the RK37 or RK55 has pallet forks from Rural King? The website shoes a small one for $599.99 for the smaller RKs and a large one for $849.99. The pdf price list shows a small one for $599.99 and a large one for $749.99. A little confusing. Which one is right? Or are there 2 different large ones? Perhaps a light duty and a heavy duty?
Also anyone with one, could you post the dimensions of the forks? And capacities of known? Thanks!

I bought the RK Heavy Duty 48" forks with my RK55 recently. They are rated at 5,500 lbs. They are extremely solid, and weigh quite a bit themselves. I've gotten more use out of the forks than any other attachment / implement so far.

RTBee- I may be taking my RK55 down to my Jackson property this weekend. If you're going to be in the neighborhood, I can take the forks with me and you can see them for yourself. Can't recall (at the moment) exactly what I paid for them. I want to say $799....but would need to check my receipt as I bought them with about 6 other attachments and implements.

If you need any specific dimensions or measurements, let me know and I can get them when I get home after work this evening. I can also verify the pricing for you.

 

[chesternator]

I bought the RK Heavy Duty 48" forks with my RK55 recently. They are rated at 5,500 lbs. They are extremely solid, and weigh quite a bit themselves. I've gotten more use out of the forks than any other attachment / implement so far.

RTBee- I may be taking my RK55 down to my Jackson property this weekend. If you're going to be in the neighborhood, I can take the forks with me and you can see them for yourself. Can't recall (at the moment) exactly what I paid for them. I want to say $799....but would need to check my receipt as I bought them with about 6 other attachments and implements.

If you need any specific dimensions or measurements, let me know and I can get them when I get home after work this evening. I can also verify the pricing for you.

Also used my forks more than anything else. Very handy. Moving actuall pallets around the property which have various stuff on them. Use a pallet to move anything that will fit on it. Palletized concrete bags moving them from trailer to location. Moved a bunch of junk for the dump which wont fit in bucket. Moving a water container around. Sometimes I rent a porta potty for gatherings which I have dropped at the gate then I move it to the back. Used it for a couple of delivery unloads. Used it this weekend to offload a palletized replacement transmission. I dont have a pickup but bought a diesel tank and copied the morgans putting it on a pallet.

Sorry that all reads horrible. Just wanted to share but not take the time to make it look pretty

 

[RTBee]

Thanks all! I appreciate the timely feedback. It helps a lot. I'm on my way this morning (right after breakfast) to the local Rural King to get me one. They have them in stock.

 

[RTBee]

I bought the RK Heavy Duty 48" forks with my RK55 recently. They are rated at 5,500 lbs. They are extremely solid, and weigh quite a bit themselves. I've gotten more use out of the forks than any other attachment / implement so far.

RTBee- I may be taking my RK55 down to my Jackson property this weekend. If you're going to be in the neighborhood, I can take the forks with me and you can see them for yourself. Can't recall (at the moment) exactly what I paid for them. I want to say $799....but would need to check my receipt as I bought them with about 6 other attachments and implements.

If you need any specific dimensions or measurements, let me know and I can get them when I get home after work this evening. I can also verify the pricing for you.

Thanks Jay! Exactly the info I was looking for! I'm in Ohio today, but have to be back in Indiana by tomorrow. Thanks so much, tho, for the offer. I really appreciate that!

 

[cdb2]

My RK didnt stock them and I bought a Titan 42 inch from Amazon $535 delivered. Fast shipping and couldn't be happier with it.


I see they are now $516. Very solid, adjustable width Titan Skid Steer 42" Pallet Fork & Trailer Hitch Attachment Bobcat Case Kubota https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1RJ9BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gA4OCbWVQKADJ

I know the OP is set on the RK forks, but for anyone else who happens by the thread looking for info I'm also happy so far with the Titan 42" forks on my RK55. Got them during one of the 15% off sales they do so it was $460 delivered. Turns out I use the hitch receiver on the fork frame all the time.

 

[thekkfan]

I know the OP is set on the RK forks, but for anyone else who happens by the thread looking for info I'm also happy so far with the Titan 42" forks on my RK55. Got them during one of the 15% off sales they do so it was $460 delivered. Turns out I use the hitch receiver on the fork frame all the time.

I have the exact same set from Titan and really like them. Purchased from Titan's ebay store with coupon for ~$420 if I recall correctly. I also added a set of lower lift pins and a top link so I could use them on the rear. Pic is before I drilled the top link hole.

 

[cdb2]

I have the exact same set from Titan and really like them. Purchased from Titan's ebay store with coupon for ~$420 if I recall correctly. I also added a set of lower lift pins and a top link so I could use them on the rear. Pic is before I drilled the top link hole.

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That's a great idea. Wouldn't need the separate hitch receiver for the 3PH, plus you get to run the forks in the back. Thanks for posting the pic!

 

[thekkfan]

Welcome! Notice I did add 4 gussets below (2 each side) where the lift pins are. The ones above the lift pins are not visible.

 

[BoneStock]

I would try to track down CLASS II forks locally online (craigslist, etc). They fit any skid steer or quick attach, standard forklift forks are 48 generally. Rated over 4 tons.
FORKS MOUNTED ON RURAL KING RK19 SUB COMPACT TRACTOR! SKID STEER, QUICK ATTACH - YouTube

 

[thekkfan]

I would try to track down CLASS II forks locally online (craigslist, etc). They fit any skid steer or quick attach, standard forklift forks are 48 generally. Rated over 4 tons.
FORKS MOUNTED ON RURAL KING RK19 SUB COMPACT TRACTOR! SKID STEER, QUICK ATTACH - YouTube

Why? his loader wont even pick up a ton and a half minus the weight of the forks. :confused3:

 

[RTBee]

Exactly! 4000# capacity is plenty. If I'm trying to pick up any more, I put my loader at risk and who knows what else. But I really wanted 48" forks. I'm happy with the ones I got. Very heavy, solidly built. Probably like most out there. I do really like what thekkfan did with the 3-point add on. Ingenious! This site is great for getting some innovative ideas to get more things done, easier.

 

[BoneStock]

Most forklifts cannot even push a fork near its limit neither. Forklift forks (Cascade/Toyota) are HEAVY DUTY without buying a ‘HEAVY DUTY’ set from a tractor manufacturer, they are longer, and fit without modification. Cheaper.

Real question is, Why not?

 

[thekkfan]

I looked for two months and never found anything used for less than I paid for my new set from Titan.

Middle of summer estate sale, maybe. Got tired of looking.

 

[jayincmh]

I know the OP is set on the RK forks, but for anyone else who happens by the thread looking for info I'm also happy so far with the Titan 42" forks on my RK55. Got them during one of the 15% off sales they do so it was $460 delivered. Turns out I use the hitch receiver on the fork frame all the time.

Oh! That built-in hitch receiver is NICE!!! I'm in the market for a trailer mover right now. Probably going the 3-pt hitch route. Hate to spend the extra money for the trailer mover...would've been nice to have it built into the fork cage. Maybe I should weld something up...

Any suggestions on best place, front or rear of the tractor, to utilize a trailer mover?

 

[chesternator]

You might consider a device that slips on the end of one fork with a chain that wraps around the fork back bars. This will put the trailer away from the tractor with a lot of swinging flexibility

 

[cdb2]

Any suggestions on best place, front or rear of the tractor, to utilize a trailer mover?

I use both front and rear trailer movers pretty equally. Front is great for just moving trailers around or got short distance, but I wouldn't want to push one all the way across the farm! Plus half the time I need the bucket and want to tow the trailer to load up a pile of dirt, or take the grapple and the trailer to go deal with a downed tree or whatever.

Check out the mod posted above to put the 3ph pins on the Titan fork frame, that looks like the best of both worlds to me. I'm definitely going to do that mod one of these days and ditch the flimsy little rear mount trailer mover I'm using now.

 

[dsorrick]

I would try to track down CLASS II forks locally online (craigslist, etc). They fit any skid steer or quick attach, standard forklift forks are 48 generally. Rated over 4 tons.
FORKS MOUNTED ON RURAL KING RK19 SUB COMPACT TRACTOR! SKID STEER, QUICK ATTACH - YouTube

How do you lock the forks to the quick attach?