SSQA forkss

[JJZ 109]

I've got a Kubota B3030 with LA403 loader and Washburn universal SSQA pinned to it.
Currently, I've got an old set of Wifo forks, but these things are pretty darned heavy and use up a lot of my limited lifting capacity.
Any suggestions for a lightweight set that won't break the bank for the forks and shipping? I'm looking at some at Skid Steer Attachments Pallet Forks Hay Spears Bobcat Cat John Deere Mount Plate that have free shipping and look to be quite a bit lighter than my current forks (which are listed now on Craigslist).

 

[JJZ 109]

It looks like the weight for the 36" forks are 310 lbs. and the 42" are 330 lbs. in the link mentioned in the earlier post.
That would still take away a fair amount of my lift capacity but are still lighter than the current set that I have.

 

[blueriver]

I've got a Kubota B3030 with LA403 loader and Washburn universal SSQA pinned to it.
Currently, I've got an old set of Wifo forks, but these things are pretty darned heavy and use up a lot of my limited lifting capacity.
Any suggestions for a lightweight set that won't break the bank for the forks and shipping? I'm looking at some at Skid Steer Attachments Pallet Forks Hay Spears Bobcat Cat John Deere Mount Plate that have free shipping and look to be quite a bit lighter than my current forks (which are listed now on Craigslist).

I bought the combo hay spear/pallet forks from them and they are very nice and do a great job. When I got them they were $595 with the free shipping.

Takes only a couple minutes to change out ... course if ya don't need the hay spear I think you save a 100 bucks.

 

[JJZ 109]

Thanks blueriver. No need for a spear with me. Mostly I have to move 325-350 lb. rolls of aluminum coil for my seamless gutter machine.
Probably will order once the holiday & weekend are over. My current forks are just too heavy and the tines are a little too time consuming and heavy to move alone.

 

[k0ua]

I have these, they are light, and move easily.

James K0UA


Construction Attachments 42" Compact Tractor loader Pallet Forks CAL-1PFCMPSM42

 

[JJZ 109]

I have these, they are light, and move easily.

James K0UA


Construction Attachments 42" Compact Tractor loader Pallet Forks CAL-1PFCMPSM42

Thanks. A bit more money, but 100 pounds lighter. That's substantial when the loader only has about an 800 lb. lift capacity to start with. Add to that the fact that I've got a universal quick attach pinned to it, which puts the load that much further ahead of the lift arms and lowers capacity a tad more.
I just contacted EA to check into the free shipping offer.

 

[k0ua]

Only downsides I have found are when there is nothing on the forks (no weight) they will "migrate on the slide bar" as you travel on a sidehill and go over bumps. they never move when you have any weight on them but when empty they will slide some if you are sideways on a hill. They are not like those others above where you can put a hay spear on either, they do not remove easily from the frame, they are on a big slidebar that is greased. They are really easy to adjust by pressing with one hand on the upper portion and picking up a little of the weight with the other and sliding them one way or another. A child could do it.. Max weight is 1800 lbs. which is way more than my loader will lift, so no problem there. They are well constructed, and fit well, no slop with the kubota SSQA.

James K0UA

 

[SPYDERLK]

Only downsides I have found are when there is nothing on the forks (no weight) they will "migrate on the slide bar" as you travel on a sidehill and go over bumps.
James K0UA

These are extremely useful on a tractor. Clamp to nuts or round things w/o marring.
http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-Locking-Wrench-Wire-Cutter/dp/B00004SBBD

They come in a 10 inch size too.
larry

 

[magicheater]

Here are some pics of a Q/A and forks I built for my LA402 loader which is very similar in capacity to the LA403 if not the same. The Q/A + the fork weight is less than 200#. The weight of the fire bricks on the skid is 800#. I weighed each size individually and did the math. You can see it is quite a long skid and the Q/A extends the forks about 3.75". Adding in the weight of the skid and misc lumber, I would guess you are close to 900#. I am pleased even though this was as high as I could lift it.

 

[jenkinsph]

Thanks. A bit more money, but 100 pounds lighter. That's substantial when the loader only has about an 800 lb. lift capacity to start with. Add to that the fact that I've got a universal quick attach pinned to it, which puts the load that much further ahead of the lift arms and lowers capacity a tad more.
I just contacted EA to check into the free shipping offer.

I think you are on the right path with these forks, much lighter than my 48" forks with the sliding rail.

That is a very nice picture of your dog.:thumbsup: