HD Brush Forks

[chim]

Reader's Digest version. Had a set of forks made to fit pin on bucket of the L3200 that we sold, so needed another set. This time used a QA frame so they'll fit the L4240 or anything else with QA. Used 48" bale spears, a frame I picked up cheap and scraps I had stashed. Works great. Needs paint.

 

[Shep1478]

Very nice work..Looks solid!

 

[Yooper]

Nice work! I like the way you did the gussets.

 

[D2Cat]

Look good. I'd suggest some expanded metal on the guard on top. Might keep your hood from scratches.

I like your grooves. Did your just do the fronts?

 

[NHSleddog]

Very nice fabrication.

x2 on the expanded metal as a guard.

It looks built "just right". By that I mean not to strong, not to weak. Just right.

People that are not material engineers tend to build in two ways; over the top strong, or way to weak. It isn't very often that you see it done "just right".

Sure you could make it a lot stronger, but the weight just keeps going up on the attachment and down on the load capacity. Make it too weak and you have a liability that won't last.

One suggestion I would make is weld on a couple D-rings. Between them and the slots you would have about any anchor need covered.

Well done.

 

[chim]

I appreciate the comments and suggestions. Looks like the paint should wait because it sounds like I'll be adding a couple things

I did groove all 4 tires. This is the second tractor with R4's like that for me. They make a difference. Check Post #652 on the link below:

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/193438-cutting-groving-siping-r-4-a-66.html

 

[RCW]

Chim - great stuff as always. Like your projects!!