Clamp On Pallet Forks

[kbench]

I have a BX2380 with loader bucket. Sometimes I need to move around the odd item around the property. Fairly light duty stuff with a BX23. Thought about trying out these pallet forks.

VEVOR Clamp On Pallet Forks – 4000 lbs, 60 Inches Length

Move heavy loads with ease! VEVOR clamp on pallet forks lift to 4000 lbs, fit tractors and loaders for quick lifting, hauling, and yard work. Order now!

www.vevor.com

Don't know much about Vevor but I see their ads everywhere. I am also not quite sure how good/bad clamp on pallet forks would be.

 

[Tughill Tom]

I have a set of Titan clamp-on's. They work in pinch but can't handle pushing and sliding a skid of anything.
I do use a rachet strap around the bucket on each one to stabilize them.

 

[Lil Foot]

My tractor came with a set of old school forks that attach with small ratchet load binders.
Not perfect, but the price was right.

 

[selftot]

I used the vevor ones for a couple years then switched to a proper set of SSQA forks. Never looked back and regret not doing that in the first place.

The vevor ones were better than nothing and held up to my abuse. But they not nearly as functional as proper forks (weight capacity, visibility, safety etc). You wont be able to lift a lot with the clamp on ones. I've heard of people damaging their bucket with clamp-ons.

My vevors helped with lighter tasks but it turns out forks are alot more useful to me and worth investing in SSQA kit.

 

[kbench]

I used the vevor ones for a couple years then switched to a proper set of SSQA forks. Never looked back and regret not doing that in the first place.

The vevor ones were better than nothing and held up to my abuse. But they not nearly as functional as proper forks (weight capacity, visibility, safety etc). You wont be able to lift a lot with the clamp on ones. I've heard of people damaging their bucket with clamp-ons.

My vevors helped with lighter tasks but it turns out forks are alot more useful to me and worth investing in SSQA kit.

Damage to the bucket was something i am really concerned about. But the loader is only capable of a max 740 pounds. Eh... SSQA seems safer though. May go that route.

 

[selftot]

Damage to the bucket was something i am really concerned about. But the loader is only capable of a max 740 pounds. Eh... SSQA seems safer though. May go that route.

740 pounds near the pins. Out in front of the bucket it is less.

My forks have a trailer receiver and chain hooks that come in handy.

But if i was limited to a pin on bucket i would get the vevor ones again. And swear at the setup lol.

 

[kbench]

740 pounds near the pins. Out in front of the bucket it is less.

My forks have a trailer receiver and chain hooks that come in handy.

But if i was limited to a pin on bucket i would get the vevor ones again. And swear at the setup lol.

I hadn't really though about the weight limit being near the pins, that makes a lot of sense. That alone makes me want to with SSQA just to bring the load closer to the pins. I already feel pretty limited.

Appreciate your thoughts.

 

[armylifer]

I have a BX2380 with loader bucket. Sometimes I need to move around the odd item around the property. Fairly light duty stuff with a BX23. Thought about trying out these pallet forks.

VEVOR Clamp On Pallet Forks – 4000 lbs, 60 Inches Length

Move heavy loads with ease! VEVOR clamp on pallet forks lift to 4000 lbs, fit tractors and loaders for quick lifting, hauling, and yard work. Order now!

www.vevor.com

Don't know much about Vevor but I see their ads everywhere. I am also not quite sure how good/bad clamp on pallet forks would be.

Those are way overkill for your tractor. I have some similar to the ones you posted and they are much heavier than I need. 85Hokie owns a set that are probably much better suited for your needs. You might try to PM him and ask where he got his and maybe get a real unbiased review from someone that has a tractor more your size.

 

[JimDeL]

I've had a similar set for several years, only mine are much shorter - either 32" or 36", I forget which. for light stuff, like bags of mulch on a pallet, etc. they're fine. They're good for moving branches and brush around, too.

The weight limitations prevent any really heavy work, plus you've gotta remember that they're basically levering off the front edge of your bucket.

 

[Shawn T. W]

If you decide on SSQA forks think long and hard about what you plan on doing with them ...

Do you need a back rest?

Longer forks are easier to see the tips, but heavier! I have 42" for my SCUT (36" is an option), 48" on my CUT ...

Wider forks 3" vs 4" are heavier ...

As you noted your tractor is very limited in lift capacity ... The weight of the forks are part of that weight, most forks have a weight capacity rating ... You don't need to buy 4K Lbs forks! (Unless you have another tractor that's gonna share them ...)

The "pins" ... EVERYTHING forward of the purple arrow is included in the "lift capacity" rating.



And make sure you have ENOUGH rear ballast hanging off the three point too.

 

[BruceMc]

740 pounds near the pins. Out in front of the bucket it is less.

It's a lot less.

 

[Bee-Positive]

LA344 lift capacity at the pins is 739 lbs.

20" forward from the pins (at the cutting edge of the bucket) = 509 lbs. or about 70%
509 - 132 bucket - 87.5 forks = ~ 290 lbs. net capacity at the bucket cutting edge.

Although not linear but just to keep things simple lets say you move the load out another 20" and the reduction is another 30%. Then 290 X 70% = 200 lbs.

Ad the pallet weight and how the entire load is distributed you'd be lucky to lift 150-175 lbs.
Going to an SSQA set of forks you could probably double that.

 

[Bearcatrp]

When I got my BX, thought about those but passed. Went with this instead…..

Kubota BX Tractor Pallet Forks - Pallet Fork Attachment for Kubota - Redline Systems

This pallet fork attachment for Kubota BX tractors is made in the USA by Redline Systems. Kubota pallet forks, forklift attachment.

www.redlinesystemsinc.com

 

[edritchey]

I have a set of land pride clamp on forks for a BX23 I had it always worked good with them.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Friends don't let friends buy clamp on forks. Especially from the "V" company.

 

[Tarmy]

I had the Titan ones and always was apprehensive when I went to use them. Got tired of worrying and got a QA set up for doing it correctly. Got a few other implements as well. I should have got the QA set up years before…

 

[mikester]

If you need to lift anything heavy get a set of pin on or QA forks. Strap on bucket forks just push the load further away and reduces your lift capacity.

 

[steveh]

I need forks, on average, maybe once a year. I have a pair of he clamp-ons from Norhern Tool. Heaviest thing I've moved with the forks was a gun safe that, I don't recall exactly, but probably is 600 lb. A number of other applicances. No damage or bending of the bucket. I have also moved a few logs when dealing with gathering firewood supplies. Work great and store away easily. The "real forks" such as SSQA look great, but for my very occasional use they are overkill and pricey.