Pallet Forks

Well the forks are done and in the “proof of concept” stage. Meaning they aren't cleaned up and painted yet but it was getting dark and I wanted to see how they worked.

 Larry is correct, the bucket will need reinforcement at least at the bottom lip, just the chain binders lightly loaded will deflect the bucket.

 Tomorrow  I'll test them out then clean them up and paint them.

Bert, right now the project is at $133.28. Add grinder disks and sandpaper, primer/sealer and paint and the total should be around $160.00 or so. Owning a paint store I get a discount 

As for weight we'll see. The ZL-20 Chinese loader on the little 284 is only rated at 900# or so, and that's in the bucket not out front. I'm also worried about deflection in the bucket as the Chinese seemed to make it just strong enough to haul rice. This morning after giving the neighbors till 9:00 before making noise I will move a cement fountain and see how that goes. If it lifts 500# I'll be doing handstands, 300# I'll still consider it a success as my back is shot and my buddies are probably getting tired of coming over to help me with the smallest projects.

YESSSS Now maybe I can get my daughter to do the handstands for me

I forgot the fountain had been bolted together except for the three foot Cherub that goes on top. When I went to lift the pool part of the fountain the whole shebang came with it with no damage to the bucket! The solid concrete base weighs around 300# by itself, I'm guessing 450-500# altogether. It is heavy enough that I'll have to load the rear tires. With wheel weights and a box scraper on the back 4WD was needed as the rear was spinning. I had to move that fountain for my trail project and just the thought of it hurt my back. I was stressing over the bucket collapsing for nothing. Yee Flippin Ha!

Thanks for the kind words Bert and Bob, now they're Store Bought Purdy

At least until they get used for the first time

Dave, they're welded to the back of the forks. Slip them behind the bucket and hook to the chainbinders and away you go in about 15 seconds.