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You loose lift capacity due to the forks being forward of the FEL lift pin. Slipping the forks under a pallet can be challenging. Chains and load binders help support the bucket. The forks need to be clamped on very tightly!. Storing the forks at a convenient height saves my back! Rankin BF-Series clamp-on Bucket Forks mount easily in seconds to most loader buckets without using tools. Storing the forks on a wall saves space. Also, clamp on pallet forks can bend your bucket under heavy loads without straps or chains to support it. You loose some of your tractor’s lift capacity because the forks are set forward by the depth of your bucket. The thickness of the forks make it more difficult to position under pallets. Light-Duty Clamp-On Pallet Forks (466 Reviews) NOTE: The roll bar covers are not functional they are only meant to prevent scuffing during transit. You have poor visibility of the forks due to the bucket. And they are fairly quick to put on and take off The pusher frame is adapted to push loads from the forks and. If you are considering buying clamp-on pallet forks, here are some pros and cons to keep in mind: The flat solid steel forks are much easier to maneuver under a pallet and being able to see the fork tips through the frame is a big help. I may have to stand briefly to make sure I’m on target, but often I can stay seated on the tractor while scooping up pallets. However, the more you use them the better you’ll get at it.īy comparison, using my quick-attach pallet forks is a lot easier. It can be challenging getting the forks to go all the way under a pallet without hitting the top or bottom of the pallet. I often have to stand up to be able to see where the forks are going. This makes it harder to slide the forks under a pallet, especially if you are on uneven ground. Most clamp-on pallet forks are made of rectangular steel tubing, making them a lot thicker than standard pallet forks. Mophorn Pallet Forks 58.7' 4000 Lbs Max, Clamp On Tractor Bucket Forks with Adjustable Stabilizer Bar, Heavy Duty Front Loader Forks, Fork Attachment for Skid Steer,Loader Bucket 3.
A few cranks on the load binders pulls the chain tight but not too tight. Then I take a load binder and hook it into the eyelet on the top of the pallet fork and then hook the other end onto the chain.
I just hook a chain link in the eyelet and then pull it snug. Other designs may have a hoop or heavy eyelet to hook to. These Titan pallet forks have a key hole cut in the bottom to accept a hook or chain link.