What do you do with your forks?

[jodebg]

94Bullitt-
Thanks for the photos and ideas. Nice job with the rear pallet fork fab.

What would be today's material cost to make one of those?

 

[Xfaxman]

All the replies in this thread have been very helpful-thanks to all.

I now understand some of the many uses for front forks and the value
of owning a set. Now need to decide on the type of connection I will use
and the Brand of forks to buy. Called Titan today and was informed that
they do not sell pin on forks-wasn't happy to hear that. With a $280 set of
oem Kubota loader adapters I would be able to use my bucket as is
(now cutting and welding) and have
a version of a quick attach that would seem to work for my needs.

I will have to see who else makes a set of pin on forks at a reasonable cost. Any ideas?

I am not yet sold on the expense of converting to a SSQA style. I don't think I
will have enough of a need or use to warrant the expense. Unless I am missing something.

That leads to my next question. What other attachments would I possibly be using on this
30hp tractor and my 4 acres. I don't need a snow blower or pusher...what other attachments are used up front?

I don't know if you need it, but from the number of threads here on TBN, one of the most used is a grapple.

I have noticed that most guys say their grapple is used more than their bucket. :thumbsup:

 

[FTG-05]

One use I have for my forks are to move and set 310 lb concrete tabletops:

 

[94BULLITT]

Nice attachments. Sure is nice to see someone else that drags along multiple chainsaws.

Thanks, I take more than necessary but I like to play with chainsaws It is nice to take two in case one gets pinched.

94Bullitt-
Thanks for the photos and ideas. Nice job with the rear pallet fork fab.

What would be today's material cost to make one of those?

Thanks, I'm not sure what it would cost to make them. Maybe $200~. My neighbor got the 2x4 box of a job they did not cost me much to build. I measured them and it looks like there is a tad under 16.5' 2x4x.250 tubing in them. I would call your local metal supplier to see what that would cost. You might be cheaper to buy 20' of 2x4 if you have a way to haul it. My metal supplier charges a lot to cut metal. When I get a chance I'll update my pallet mover thread with the dimensions in case you or anyone else wants to build one.

I don't know if you have an agri supply close to you but they have a set of 3PH forks for $159. Pallet Forks, Pallet Fork, 3 Point Pallet Forks | Agri Supply, 72511, 3 Pt Palle

King Kutter also makes 3PH forks. King Kutter Pallet Mover

Some people on here use a carry all for forks but they are light duty. I don't know if that would work for your uses.CountyLine® Carry All - Tractor Supply Co.

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is another option for those with 3 point forks and no Quick Attach.

From the archives in 2003: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/20501-3-point-forks-double-bucket.html

 

[David P]

The heck with the forks, do you have pictures of your maple sap collecting?

Here's a pic of the Agri-Supply forks being used to transport a tank of maple sap. For the money, they're tough to beat. (You can't actually see the forks in this pic but they're linked to in this thread).

I also use them to move our firewood around. I just started working with it this year but I've been running three rows of 16" cuts on a pallet 4' high. The forks seem to be handling the weight ok so far.

My images got a bit goofy on me lol.

 

[piercedtiger]

I've used mine to haul flag stone steps from an unused doorway back to our firepit to use as benches, brush, and sections of a pine tree we had taken down. I've used a pallet across them to lift things up to the second floor of the barn too.

 

[jodebg]

Pretty handy and capable set to have for not much money. Looked at my bucket but I don't have the flat top and overhanging lip for the upper support.
Have to give this some thought on how I would be able to secure it.

I've used mine to haul flag stone steps from an unused doorway back to our firepit to use as benches, brush, and sections of a pine tree we had taken down. I've used a pallet across them to lift things up to the second floor of the barn too.

 

[piercedtiger]

Pretty handy and capable set to have for not much money. Looked at my bucket but I don't have the flat top and overhanging lip for the upper support.
Have to give this some thought on how I would be able to secure it.

Yes they are! And that idea just sort of came to me after looking at that lip.

I've seen a couple other designs where they put 2x4s on both sides of the bottom plate with a bolt through them. The bolt and fender washers clamp the 2x4s over the cutting edge. That might work for you. My GC only has a 600 lb lift capacity so I didn't really need to go nuts on bracing or reinforcements. Lol

Edit:
Something like this:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...44446-clamp-bucket-forks-bx-worthwhile-2.html

 

[TomSeller]

I've used mine to haul flag stone steps from an unused doorway back to our firepit to use as benches, brush, and sections of a pine tree we had taken down. I've used a pallet across them to lift things up to the second floor of the barn too.

Very creative set of forks. Good job!