Forks Titan (economy) Pallet Forks

[kantuckid]

My bucket fork question is- how much does it take to bend the bucket? I've seen some krinkled bucket edges.
probably not a factor on lower lift FEL's but on bigger ones-seems there needs to be a match up between indestructible fork vs. bucket bending?=OR! got to real forks at what point?

 

[LD1]

My bucket fork question is- how much does it take to bend the bucket? I've seen some krinkled bucket edges.
probably not a factor on lower lift FEL's but on bigger ones-seems there needs to be a match up between indestructible fork vs. bucket bending?=OR! got to real forks at what point?

Cannot really answer that question. It's not a simple matter of "how much (weight) does it take".

How far out on the forks is the weight?
Are the forks close to the center of the bucket(weaker) or near the edges?

How is the bucket made? Heavy duty ? How wide? How thick is the steel?

 

[kantuckid]

Well I didn't mean to go into an engineering problem here. My Kioti dealer told me they offered a quick attach fork that people were bending so they stopped selling and went to a much more expensive version. Sounds like the cheaper Titan might have been similar.
My question centers on the buckets that Kioti uses on DK series tractors with KL401 loaders, however that equates. A log against the backstop is my use.

 

[LD1]

Well I didn't mean to go into an engineering problem here. My Kioti dealer told me they offered a quick attach fork that people were bending so they stopped selling and went to a much more expensive version. Sounds like the cheaper Titan might have been similar.
My question centers on the buckets that Kioti uses on DK series tractors with KL401 loaders, however that equates. A log against the backstop is my use.

If you keep the forks are the widest part of the bucket, right by the sidewall, there is little risk of bending your cutting edge.

And wider is better anyway for log balance

 

[kantuckid]

Google images, using "homemade bucket forks", shows a Forestry forum picture of a set made from 3/4" steel fastened to each end of the bucket and as being rather short , just enough to cradle a log. pinterest shows an interesting version too. I see myself fabricating something as i don't lift pallets not brush like some show here. I also have no need for a grapple & don't want to pay for one either.

 

[CincyFlyer]

Any one have those 3 extra parts, my forks sre now togethor but still not sure what they are for

Stand back a few yards, look at the extra bits, and imagine what they will become. Think of them as a "kit" for something or other. Obviously not a part of the backing plate or forks!

 

[airbiscuit]

Google images, using "homemade bucket forks", shows a Forestry forum picture of a set made from 3/4" steel fastened to each end of the bucket and as being rather short , just enough to cradle a log. pinterest shows an interesting version too. I see myself fabricating something as i don't lift pallets not brush like some show here. I also have no need for a grapple & don't want to pay for one either.

You could do something like this ...

 

[kantuckid]

Guy in video used highly figured striped maple to make his forks! He "looks" bigger then his tractor.

 

[LD1]

I did something similar with my old L3400 with 2x2x1/4" wall tubing, in fork pockets. Similar to the hitch in the back of a truck.

Tight at the edges, in The corner of the bucket you all the strength of the bucket side wall. Forks extended about 22" past the bucket. More than enough to cradle any log the loader would lift.

Used that for years. Now have the MX and a grapple so no need to replicate on my current bucket

 

[kcassidy]

With Titan, you get what you pay for, and perhaps no more! The first implement that I bought for my tractor was the adjustable "real" pallet forks (48" Pallet Fork & Trailer Hitch Titan Skid Steer Attachment, about $475) which I use all the time; the hitch is very handy for trailer repositioning. Adjustable solid steel forks. They have shorter fork models for less money. I also have a Titan box blade, a tree puller, and a weight box. All are worth what I paid for them with the caveat that better can always be had, for more money. For example, the forks didn't slide well on the rail, with burrs and paint, but a few minutes with a file and a little grease and it's good enough. The other stuff works as designed.
When I go cheap (with anything, not just implements), I usually don't waste time emailing or phoning if I need small hardware or a little hammer, drill, or file work, but I have buckets of miscellaneous bits and pieces.

I tried to get the pin from a nearby tractor supply but they didn't have the correct size. It seems an odd size the guy said. I have since received a new mast with 2 pins attached from Titan.