Forks that clamp onto bucket

[jampy00]

That would be fine if 58 total. Just wanted to bring that up.

If I recall correctly, the longer ones I tried were close to 50-60 pounds each and longer of course. . Don’t recall rating.

I think the ones I have are about 30 each, but think they’re rated at 1,000 pounds but honestly guessing.

Like you said, 1,000 or 2,000 pound rating is irrelevant with a BX. Not getting close to that anyway.

Exactly, If I need to lift 500+ pounds on a regular basis I'd get real forks, but for what I need 90% of the time is something quick and easy to move lighter loads. While I think making something custom fit is a really good idea, time never seems to be on my side. LOL

 

[trevoroni]

I bought some cheap forks from Amazon for the same purpose...
Haven't had a chance to try them out but they look like they'll work for my needs.

Bought some cheap clamp on pallet forks.

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For $150 loonies delivered from Amazon they look pretty good.
I was hoping that the spreader bar was long enough that I could push them all the way out to the edge of the side of the bucket but it's a couple of inches too short.
The chain catches are too narrow for the 3/8" chain so I'll probably grind the slots so it'll fit.
And I might take the inner tube on the spreader bar to work and have it lengthened to fit the length of the bucket.

I'll see how it works as is. It seems pretty solid.

Another thought is to get another set of the forks without the spreader bar ($100) and make a custom spreader bar with some expanded mesh on the bottom for debris forks when needed.

I've got a lot of willow tree's and cleaning up the fallen branches in the spring is usually 5 to 8 4x10ft trailer loads heaping full.

 

[jampy00]

I bought some cheap forks from Amazon for the same purpose...
Haven't had a chance to try them out but they look like they'll work for my needs.

Glad to hear I'm not alone!

 

[RCW]

For what it’s worth. Realized it’s been a few years since I used them.

 

[fried1765]

I bought some cheap forks from Amazon for the same purpose...
Haven't had a chance to try them out but they look like they'll work for my needs.

I bought a set just like that.
The adjustable "bolt" threads must be grade 2 or less.
Now.....those forks are standing in a corner,......capable of doing nothing!

 

[johnjk]

For what it’s worth. Realized it’s been a few years since I used them.

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How did you get them secure with your tooth bar on? I have issues with mine and not being flat against the lip of the bucket. Looks like I have a similar fork

 

[RCW]

How did you get them secure with your tooth bar on? I have issues with mine and not being flat against the lip of the bucket. Looks like I have a similar fork

John - - On my toothbar there's two "blank" spots on each side where there is just part of a tooth - - not pointed.

Clamp on forks fit there just fine.

 

[JimmyJazz]

I bought a carry all frame from tractor supply and built a beautiful stake bed box for it to be used for hauling leaves. I have yet to use it. I was probably excited by the idea of making it more than anything. On YouTube there are lots of people displaying their carry all frame based contraptions. Some have commented that the forks you are considering tend to bend the bottom edge of the bucket. Good luck.

 

[jampy00]

I bought a carry all frame from tractor supply and built a beautiful stake bed box for it to be used for hauling leaves. I have yet to use it. I was probably excited by the idea of making it more than anything. On YouTube there are lots of people displaying their carry all frame based contraptions. Some have commented that the forks you are considering tend to bend the bottom edge of the bucket. Good luck.

I would suspect that the bending is from carrying very heavy loads?
I like the idea of a carry all on the 3pt but not for dumping loads, mind you there are some good rear dumpers out there, the issue if for now is my budget. as you can see much more money..

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[RCW]

Not to detract from @jampy00 , but I've had good luck with the carry-all.

Guessing mine weighs ~ 175 pounds, but does leave some room for cargo.

Jampy does want to be able to dump the cargo. This doesn’t accomplish that.

 

[Sidekick]

This is what I made for leaves years ago.

worked good for brush and leaves.
I use the titan clamp on forks and used them to unload a 600 pound 3 point blower that was the limit of my little deere. Worked great with no damage to the bucket or forks. Just ordered a real set of forks for my new tractor to be safe with higher loads.

 

[jampy00]

Not to detract from @jampy00 , but I've had good luck with the carry-all.

Guessing mine weighs ~ 175 pounds, but does leave some room for cargo.

Jampy does want to be able to dump the cargo. This doesn’t accomplish that.

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That looks awesome, I want to make something like that as well for the exact purpose you have pictured. But for leaves, yard waste etc. having it able to dump is what I want.

 

[jampy00]

This is what I made for leaves years ago.

worked good for brush and leaves.
I use the titan clamp on forks and used them to unload a 600 pound 3 point blower that was the limit of my little deere. Worked great with no damage to the bucket or forks. Just ordered a real set of forks for my new tractor to be safe with higher loads.

Looks fantastic, thanks for sharing this!

 

[InTheWoods]

...I don't really like the idea of clamp on forks but that is all I have the budget for currently...

I'd some make the budget work for SSQA adapter (If needed) and a proper pallet fork set. At least for me, they have been amazingly useful. You scraped up the coin for the BX, what's another k-buck?

Think long-term. Those clamp-on forks won't make you smile when you use them. Real forks on a SSQA adapter will!

 

[jampy00]

I'd some make the budget work for SSQA adapter (If needed) and a proper pallet fork set. At least for me, they have been amazingly useful. You scraped up the coin for the BX, what's another k-buck?

Think long-term. Those clamp-on forks won't make you smile when you use them. Real forks on a SSQA adapter will!

LOL, yes I scrapped up the coin for the BX that is why I have no more money..

 

[steveh]

I have a pair I use now and then, no issues. No damage to bucket even when I unloaded and moved an 800-lb safe. [Very very slowly]

I borrowed a steel pair from a friend a couple times, then bought an aluminum set from Northern Tool. The steel ones were quite heavy and I don't miss them. I don't recall what the rated weight carrying is on the NT pair, but they've been great.

I don't have a grapple, and I've used the forks to carry some lumber and even trees, quite handy. I do have a rear blade on the tractor pretty much all the time, so no balance issue when using the forks.

 

[Smokeydog]

I’ve got skidsteer rated forks but still find the clamp on bucket forks useful at times. My favorite tool for digging up sweet taters with minimal damage. Rounded corners of the fork tubes and bucket to put them in.

 

[jampy00]

Well, I pulled the plug and bought these off of Amazon. If price seems ridiculous "Welcome to Canada"
They should arrive on Saturday. I bought these as I like the double turn screw and the little plate under them to spread the clamping force out, and they're orange!

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0CNXG7186/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If anyone is interested, I'm happy to share my findings, likes, dislike with the forum.

 

[Henro]

These are mine. Kind of heavy duty clamp on forks I suppose. But they work really well and go on easy enough in a couple minutes, as long as I don’t have my tooth bar on. I have to remove the tooth bar to use them. That adds a few minutes if I have the tooth bar on.

True pallet forks that replace the bucket are better without question. But clamp on forks are better than no forks without question too.

 

[jampy00]

These are mine. Kind of heavy duty clamp on forks I suppose. But they work really well and go on easy enough in a couple minutes, as long as I don’t have my tooth bar on. I have to remove the tooth bar to use them. That adds a few minutes if I have the tooth bar on.

True pallet forks that replace the bucket are better without question. But clamp on forks are better than no forks without question too.

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100% agree, my end goal is to have both, but for now with the job I have to do, I would consider even the clamp on ones to be overkill. Next summer I'll need the real deal..