Diy 3 point pallet forks

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    • August 23, 2014 at 5:32 pm #30926
      fido
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        I have decided that I could use a pallet fork/carryall/sprayer for when I have the loader off and have small chores to do. Would love to get one from Agri Supply but up here in ND the cheapest one I can find is over $400. So, . ? Gotta make one. Have any of you done this yet? I need ideas what to use for the forks. No luck in finding a pair of old ones off of a real forklift. I am thinkin channel iron but would like your guys 2 cents.
        Thanks, Fido

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      • August 24, 2014 at 12:02 am #37158
        Tinbender
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          I made my bucket forks out of 1×3 tubing, I think. I've lifted the rear wheels off the ground with a box scraper as a counterweight so they're plenty strong enough. I'll measure them and post the exact size. The steel, 1/4″ chain and binders came in just under 50 bucks.

        • August 24, 2014 at 6:24 am #37159
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            Heres a thread from another site. I used an old pallet truck,(free) stripped it down and made a set that could also be used adapted to my loader arms. Adding a hydraulic top link makes them more usable. I like them as I can carry an extra heavy load as needed.

             

             http://ctocf.proboards.com/post/15832/thread

             

             Cant seem to get the direct link but if you highlight and go seems to work

             

            Good luck  Dave

          • August 24, 2014 at 7:23 am #37160
            DavidPrivett
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              depending on what you are moving I was stretching 1/4 inch chain ,I went to 3/8 chain and binders ,I guess you need to look at your lift cap. and load strength on the chain

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