What else do you do with forks besides lift pallets?

[Runner]

I use forks for turning the compost pile and for straightening metal fence posts. Horses on both sides of the property push the fence posts in, I drive up to the post, line up with one of the forks, then push the post back to vertical. Then, raise fork above the post and use bottom of fork to push post deeper into ground.

 

[Smokeydog]

 

[sixdogs]

Smokeydog
Can you better explain the adjustable wrench in the second photo?

 

[Smokeydog]

Using T-bolts to secure the manlift legs. One leg is enough to secure the platform in case the hydraulics fail.

The hammer-wrench is DIY multitool. Heavy wall tube I welded on top allows for leverage and bite into wood post when stretching wire. Have several adjustable attachments that use T or L-bolts to secure them. That particular hammer head is marked Bellsouth.

 

[bdhsfz6]

The ultimate set of forks is forklift. I keep a CAT 5k forklift with air tires on the ranch. It is probably used more than the the tractor or skid steer which both have forks that are rarely used.
The forklift has better visibility and better control (side shift). Recently I'm using it to R&R the filled tires on the MX to install wheel spacers, load and unload the fuel tank for a refill, sharpen blades on the flail mower, it has been a lift for the golf cart repairs, a welding platform, a weekly dumpster mover, and more.

On a smaller scale, an electric pallet jack is also quite useful:

Full Electric Pallet Truck Lithium Power Pallet Jack 3300 lbs Capacity

Small turning radius and strong power allow easy operation in tight spaces like car trunks, containers, urban deliveries, or small markets.. Side-mounted battery design allows for a 10-second swap.; Push-button lift control and forward/reverse thumb wheels on handle. 3 hours service per charge...

www.apolloliftus.com

It won't replace my FEL forks but it sure makes it a snap to move palletized implements around in tight spaces.

 

[RjCorazza]

Just lifting pallets, but I recently got some pallet racks put up in my new barn...

 

[Runner]

I used my electric forklift to hold up ceiling panels while I screwed them in place.

 

[scootr]

I have used a well placed fork to jack a car up for a tire change.

 

[Smokeydog]

Just lifting pallets, but I recently got some pallet racks put up in my new barn...
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Love to have that kind of floor space.

 

[Brown Dog]

… I recently got some pallet racks put up in my new barn...

How tall is your barn door ?