Recommendations for a quick attach pallet fork for a BX

[dhmeiser]

I sold off one of my unused implements and now want to get a pallet fork so I can finally stack my attachments and get some space back.

I was looking at the titian attachments ones and asked the customer service which would fit. Got a non helpful answer

I was looking at the Standard Series USA Made Pallet Fork Attachment, 36" Fork Blades

So any recommendations?

thanks in advance

 

[Bearcatrp]

Got mine here. Great place for BX owners. I tried skid steer pallets but to heavy. These folks make them light and works great.

Home Page - Redline Systems Inc. Equipment Attachments

Redline Systems Inc. is a US manufacturer of equipment attachments for compact tractors, sub-compact tractors, skidsteers, telehandlers and wheel loaders.

www.redlinesystemsinc.com

 

[Trimley]

I have Redline Systems, 36" set.

Keep in mind, the more the fork-set weighs, the less the machine can lift.

My 600+ Lb ballast.

 

[Bearcatrp]

What tractor do you have? If you don't have a ballast box for your 3 point, get one. The ones from redline are light but whatever you mount on your loader, you lose that much in lifting capacity. The ballast box compensates for that. I have around 250 to 300 in mine and helps allot.

 

[Sidekick]

I recently bought the Titan USA made 48 inch set and it's nice but over 300 pounds. You don't need the 4k rating with a bx and may want a lighter set for a BX

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I've had HLA 900# set on my BX23s for the past 5 years.
You do NOT need 2000# rated forks, lighter is better.
I'd have made mine but got a killer deal on the HLAs.

 

[DustyRusty]

The only thing that I don't like about the Redline is that they are powder-coated. I would prefer to have paint. When powder coating gets chips in it, the rust that forms will travel under the powder coating and continue to rust the metal where you can't see it until that area the powder coat starts to lift and peel off.

 

[fried1765]

The only thing that I don't like about the Redline is that they are powder-coated. I would prefer to have paint. When powder coating gets chips in it, the rust that forms will travel under the powder coating and continue to rust the metal where you can't see it until that area the powder coat starts to lift and peel off.

The best light weight forks in the market place have been the EA 1250 lb. capacity, with 185 lb actual weight
Don't really know if EA is building/selling them now though.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

just checked, my HLA 900# cap forks weigh 190#.
Since the BX23S can't lift 700# , it's a good match.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

The only thing that I don't like about the Redline is that they are powder-coated. I would prefer to have paint. When powder coating gets chips in it, the rust that forms will travel under the powder coating and continue to rust the metal where you can't see it until that area the powder coat starts to lift and peel off.

Yep. I avoid powder coating every chance I get, for exactly this reason.

Paint is repairable. Powder coating is not. Paint will let you know as soon as it's rusting . Powder coating will hide the damage until it's too late.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I have a set of HLA's and I am very pleased with them.

But I went with a "slightly longer" set.

I wanted to be able to "go all the way through" a pallet, and have a few inches sticking out the other side as a "safety factor"

I have been told that the extra few inch's is "not' a desirable thing in many instances becasue you can damage the things behind it.

It's probably true in a "warehouse" setting, but it has not been a problem for me.

The 42's if I recall correctly were about 40'ish pounds more, but I was ok with that.


Edit: I chose HLA because that is what my dealer had, not because I had any great knowledge of them.

 

[fried1765]

I have a set of HLA's and I am very pleased with them.

But I went with a "slightly longer" set.

I wanted to be able to "go all the way through" a pallet, and have a few inches sticking out the other side as a "safety factor"

I have been told that the extra few inch's is "not' a desirable thing in many instances becasue you can damage the things behind it.

It's probably true in a "warehouse" setting, but it has not been a problem for me.

The 42's if I recall correctly were about 40'ish pounds more, but I was ok with that.


Edit: I chose HLA because that is what my dealer had, not because I had any great knowledge of them.

42's are the best length.
48's WILL poke beyond pallets, to possible damage other items.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

There's no such thing as 'best length'.
'best' should be based on tractor loader capacity, typical 'skid of stuff' AND what skids you're using. 99.44% of mine are the same size,which is kinda important when you move lotsa stuff here,there, everywhere....

I have 36,42,48 and 60 here. 36's are on the BX23S, 42's on the D-14, 60's on the forklift. 48's were freebies from a dumpster dive I've never used in 12 years. Just seemed too good to go to to China.

 

[Sidekick]

I went with 48s because all my pallets are about 42 x 48 and I can grab them from any side. My truck is only 46 inches between the fenderwells so they go in the long ways.

 

[DustyRusty]

If you are looking for inexpensive/cheap forks, Temu has them for $253.88 with free shipping. Sale price ends in 5 hours according to the website. https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg..._1728916781901_a760uosvre&refer_page_sn=10027

 

[Sidekick]

If you are looking for inexpensive/cheap forks, Temu has them for $253.88 with free shipping. Sale price ends in 5 hours according to the website. https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg..._1728916781901_a760uosvre&refer_page_sn=10027

I just saw a blurb on the news about never clicking on a Temu link because they steal everything on your computer with that link cookie download. Be careful of what you click online.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

don't believe everything you hear about on the news.....

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I've bought from TEMU for years, using my desktop PC, zero issues unlike EDGE, ICLOUD, MS, etc.
They have a LOT of stuff at far better prices than Amazon.ca let alone 'official dealers' selling the same items....

 

[Mark_BX25D]

don't believe everything you hear about on the news.....

True, but believe this. If you don't think Temu is a problem, you don't know about Temu.

 

[fried1765]

There's no such thing as 'best length'.
'best' should be based on tractor loader capacity, typical 'skid of stuff' AND what skids you're using. 99.44% of mine are the same size,which is kinda important when you move lotsa stuff here,there, everywhere....

I have 36,42,48 and 60 here. 36's are on the BX23S, 42's on the D-14, 60's on the forklift. 48's were freebies from a dumpster dive I've never used in 12 years. Just seemed too good to go to to China.

Splitting hairs!