Carry all/Bale Forks?

[Foxrunfarms]

Hello,

With the recent Kubota buy I'm looking at different attachments to utilize the tractor and save my back. I recently got 2 big trees taken down. I'd like some sort of carry all or forks to move logs around, and keep them raised to buck up the wood. Front pallet forks would probably be the best and I'm sure once I have them I'd find more uses for them.......hopefully. Used priced are about 600 to 1200, new is 800.00 to 1500 in my area. I found some el cheapos online for 400 and of course the bolt on bucket ones which I don't really want to consider. At the moment I'm on a budget until I get healed up and get back to work.

In my area 3 point carry alls and bale movers are going for 125 used. I figured this would get me by and for 125 if it sits in the shed I can't feel too bad. One of my concerns is if I want to roll the log off or try to get a slab to slide off. If I can actually do that, or would have to adjust the toplink or lower the bucket and try to raise the front end? I know I'm limited on height using the 3 point also.

Has anyone had any experiences with carry alls or bale forks? Again I'm sure the front forks are the correct answer but on a budget figured something is better than nothing.

Thank you.

 

[D2Cat]

From what you're wanting to do and keep cost down, how about finding some pallet forks (by themselves) with the round hole at top and make a bracket for them for your 3 pt. Those forks go for less around here.

Build a bar so they could slide on would be pretty simple and they would give you options to get under a log and lift easily.

 

[Foxrunfarms]

From what you're wanting to do and keep cost down, how about finding some pallet forks (by themselves) with the round hole at top and make a bracket for them for your 3 pt. Those forks go for less around here.

Build a bar so they could slide on would be pretty simple and they would give you options to get under a log and lift easily.

Thanks for the suggestion. That's another down fall with bale forks. No adjustment. I've been finding fork lift tines and masses pretty reasonable and thought about getting a quick hitch plate. By the time I'm said and done I'm ahead buying. I.do like your idea.

 

[Vlach7]

I use Titan Debris forks to move downed trees, just remove the branches so if it rolls it won't damage your orange.

 

[Foxrunfarms]

I use Titan Debris forks to move downed trees, just remove the branches so if it rolls it won't damage your orange.

Never seen or heard of them before, and I work for a tree service company. I looked them up. Kind of neat and interesting. I was looking at Titan brand forks. For my use I think they'd hold up.

 

[Vlach7]

Yes, they are my cheap grapples, try to even the load to multiple teeth, I have lifted heavy trees, 2000 lbs + that bent it slightly, just hit back with the sledge and some arc welding to repair and strengthen. I believe my orange is a little stronger than yours, so it should work well.

 

[chim]

You can always whip something up. I've done forks twice so far. The first was a set made from square tube and some angle, chain etc. These were for the L3200 I had at the time. They hooked on the lower bucket edge and extended back under the bucket for support. Held on with a loop of chain and piece of a big ratchet strap. This one free because it was made of odds and ends material from our fab shop where I worked.

The more HD set on the bottom is for the L4240 and made from a QA frame and bale spears with a removable angle iron headache rack. I bought the frame from a guy who had purchased a bunch of blank frames he used to make up some DIY implements for his skid steers. I bought the bale spears on line and fabricobbled it up in my weld shop (aka driveway) at home. This one wasn't free, but it's much more durable.

EDIT TO ADD: Should have mentioned that the chains running up the front of the bucket on the L3200 aren't for fork support. They enabled the forks to self-install. Just lay the forks on the ground, park the bucket in the dump position above then, slip the ends of the two chains into the slots in the angle at the top of the bucket and curl the bucket. After that it's a matter of fastening them on with the ratchet strap. The forks run underneath the bucket almost to the back side. Then the ratchet strqap pulls on a chain bridle welded to the forks.

 

[Foxrunfarms]

You can always whip something up. I've done forks twice so far. The first was a set made from square tube and some angle, chain etc. These were for the L3200 I had at the time. They hooked on the lower bucket edge and extended back under the bucket for support. Held on with a loop of chain and piece of a big ratchet strap. This one free because it was made of odds and ends material from our fab shop where I worked.

The more HD set on the bottom is for the L4240 and made from a QA frame and bale spears with a removable angle iron headache rack. I bought the frame from a guy who had purchased a bunch of blank frames he used to make up some DIY implements for his skid steers. I bought the bale spears on line and fabricobbled it up in my weld shop (aka driveway) at home. This one wasn't free, but it's much more durable.

Pretty neat builds there.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I made a carry all for my D-14 in 2001, using free 'noncertifable' forklift forks. Strong enough to haul 3000# logs outta the bush and to my place. Cut them on the carryall , 12" from the left side, 12" from the right,repeating so to keep the log balanced. Carryall was tilted up so log always at the back of the forks. Used it for years,never had any problems

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Hello,

With the recent Kubota buy I'm looking at different attachments to utilize the tractor and save my back. I recently got 2 big trees taken down. I'd like some sort of carry all or forks to move logs around, and keep them raised to buck up the wood. Front pallet forks would probably be the best and I'm sure once I have them I'd find more uses for them.......hopefully. Used priced are about 600 to 1200, new is 800.00 to 1500 in my area. I found some el cheapos online for 400 and of course the bolt on bucket ones which I don't really want to consider. At the moment I'm on a budget until I get healed up and get back to work.

In my area 3 point carry alls and bale movers are going for 125 used. I figured this would get me by and for 125 if it sits in the shed I can't feel too bad. One of my concerns is if I want to roll the log off or try to get a slab to slide off. If I can actually do that, or would have to adjust the toplink or lower the bucket and try to raise the front end? I know I'm limited on height using the 3 point also.

Has anyone had any experiences with carry alls or bale forks? Again I'm sure the front forks are the correct answer but on a budget figured something is better than nothing.

Thank you.

IMO forks are very versatile and work very well. Regarding carry all…are you wanting to use the frame as forks? Do you have specific question on carry alls? (What would you like to know?) I have a carry all that I built to suit based off some of what other people have done…I customized based on my case…I use it mainly in the rear, but I have occasionally used a Universal 3pt to SSQA adapter which makes them a little more flexible as I can use in front or back (that’s with forks or carryall etc. depending on what you are doing you can lift a lot more off the rear end…I have also had success with a saw dock (2” receiver saw buck…there several different types, but I believe there is wobble in the branch in any of them as they do not support the log across the length)in the 3pt / 2” receiver…long branch wobble a little but it is nice to lift to a working height in the field. Here is what I did…I suspect you could build a cradle to help hold the logs and fasten into a carry all? But I am not sure what you are asking about a carry all…it does make excellent ballast the way mine is constructed and can add weight pretty easily. Works as a work bench (tailgate double as a bench too) in field, great hauler even for long items when sides files in, and can pull a wagon along. It works much better on the 3pt as really to heavy for a B the way mine is constructed IMO. Personally I think a grapple or forks or skidding to bring log / branch to central location for cutting up to split in my process and set up (I like using a cutting rack - safe working height, consistent cut lengths and keeps the chain out of dirt)

 

[Foxrunfarms]

IMO forks are very versatile and work very well. Regarding carry all…are you wanting to use the frame as forks? Do you have specific question on carry alls? (What would you like to know?) I have a carry all that I built to suit based off some of what other people have done…I customized based on my case…I use it mainly in the rear, but I have occasionally used a Universal 3pt to SSQA adapter which makes them a little more flexible as I can use in front or back (that’s with forks or carryall etc. depending on what you are doing you can lift a lot more off the rear end…I have also had success with a saw dock (2” receiver saw buck…there several different types, but I believe there is wobble in the branch in any of them as they do not support the log across the length)in the 3pt / 2” receiver…long branch wobble a little but it is nice to lift to a working height in the field. Here is what I did…I suspect you could build a cradle to help hold the logs and fasten into a carry all? But I am not sure what you are asking about a carry all…it does make excellent ballast the way mine is constructed and can add weight pretty easily. Works as a work bench (tailgate double as a bench too) in field, great hauler even for long items when sides files in, and can pull a wagon along. It works much better on the 3pt as really to heavy for a B the way mine is constructed IMO. Personally I think a grapple or forks or skidding to bring log / branch to central location for cutting up to split in my process and set up (I like using a cutting rack - safe working height, consistent cut lengths and keeps the chain out of dirt)

You answered most of my questions. I was wondering about picking up logs with it, and was concerned about when the log gets too short, and if I could dump them. Awesome dog btw. Funny thing was I was looking at carry alls on line and your pictures popped up.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

You answered most of my questions. I was wondering about picking up logs with it, and was concerned about when the log gets too short, and if I could dump them. Awesome dog btw. Funny thing was I was looking at carry alls on line and your pictures popped up.

That’s odd…from this site or some other site? I’ve never posted them anywhere other this this site? And I don’t belong to other forums.

The dog in the photo is our Secretary of War…she is sort of my shadow, helps with projects and photo bombs most pics I take.

 

[Foxrunfarms]

That’s odd…from this site or some other site? I’ve never posted them anywhere other this this site? And I don’t belong to other forums.

The dog in the photo is our Secretary of War…she is sort of my shadow, helps with projects and photo bombs most pics I take.

It was on Google images. I didn't pay attention to were it was off from .99.9% of Kubota stuff that pops up in my searches are off from this forum. I can't find it now but remember seeing it this morning and thinking" that's neat and I could build a bench in that for rides"