Which size forks to buy ?

mmarden · Aug 17, 2017

I'm new to owning a tractor and trying to decide whether I should get 36" or 42" long forks for my Kubota L3301. They will be used for general moving and digging.

Thanks for all suggestions and I really love this forum.

oldpilgrim · Aug 17, 2017

You probably won't be able to see the 36in over the hood.

bigtiller · Aug 17, 2017

I'd recommend the 42" also, for moving things. But for digging I would drop down to 24" or better yet, a "quick spade".

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Apsterbobed · Aug 19, 2017

I have 42" but would have gone 48" if the 42" hadn't been about $400 less. I have used 48" and I can see them while sitting, I need to stand to see the 42". If you are looking at different ones I would go with ones that have extra roll back built into the fork frame, it makes a huge difference if you are going up and down hills!

powerscol · Aug 19, 2017

I have 42" and painted the tips white to see them from the seat. Don everything I needed them to do so far

bdog · Aug 19, 2017

I had 48" forks for about 7 years and sold them this year and bought 60". I like them way better. I have to be careful not to stab things behind pallets but the extra reach comes in so handy.

Fallon · Aug 19, 2017

I got some Titan forks for my L3200. They were 42" or 48", probably 42s. Definitely don't go under 42" they will be to short way to often.

aerojunkie · Aug 19, 2017

I have a set of 48" for mine, sometimes that extra reach will come on handy. Also gives a better platform in case you have something a little oversized. I dont dig with mine, Im afraid I would warp them and then they are useless for moving things on pallets. For digging and prying something from the ground a stump bucket with some teeth is handy.

mmarden · Aug 19, 2017

I think I will get the 42" forks. It's so difficult to make these decisions without being able to look at them or try them out.Thank you for all the great responses.