The forks slide easily,especially when you have them canted down a little. The notches are great for locking in at various areas as needed,but you can set the forks anywhere ,it just wont be locked in as tight altho I have never had mine to move on its on,even when not in a notch.
New member to the forum with a 1026R on order
Greetings,
I have a 1026 on order that I will be taking delivery on in a week or so. I just started reading this forum and will have a question on the use of the 60D Mower with the Hydraulic Mower Lift System and with the H120 Loader. Both will use the SCV lever. Do you lose the bucket curl ability when you have the 60D attached? Or, are both able to be used without changing any connections?
I have a 1026 on order that I will be taking delivery on in a week or so. I just started reading this forum and will have a question on the use of the 60D Mower with the Hydraulic Mower Lift System and with the H120 Loader. Both will use the SCV lever. Do you lose the bucket curl ability when you have the 60D attached? Or, are both able to be used without changing any connections?
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The "construction attatchment" post 19, are similar to the HLA, heavy and they slide on a pole, and a ton of extra bracing and no chain hooks. I bet they weigh a lot. the frontier forks you need a allen wrench on a bar. If that bar isnt perfectly clean and or not bent, your going to be playing with a while.
How many manufacturers actually USE what they sell? And are willing to get checked out by all of us and replies to questions?
Artillian is the way to go....
How many manufacturers actually USE what they sell? And are willing to get checked out by all of us and replies to questions?
Artillian is the way to go....
Chris has a great description of the various styles of fork here: Pallet Fork Design Comparison
When I built my homemade ones many years ago, I did the hybrid design-and they change position just driving around the yard. No way would I want that again. Chris is also actively engineering new tools to hang onto the frame-so it will be more of a system then just a set of pallet forks.
He is also a member of this forum and has his own section. Where else can you get one-on-one service like that:laugh:
When I built my homemade ones many years ago, I did the hybrid design-and they change position just driving around the yard. No way would I want that again. Chris is also actively engineering new tools to hang onto the frame-so it will be more of a system then just a set of pallet forks.
He is also a member of this forum and has his own section. Where else can you get one-on-one service like that:laugh:
A video would actually be great. This is some great information. I'm having trouble seeing where there is a option for a "spring loaded pin lock," so not sure what you're referring to there. The options I see are for either "standard" or "Cascade" forks, and for the backrest to installed prior to shipping if ordered at the same time. Are the pin locks you have for the forks or the backrest?I've had my Artillian forks for a couple weeks now and have used them to move pallets as well as to remove a railroad tie retaining wall. Let me just say they worked perfectly. They truley are TOP NOTCH. When you need to move the tines in or out they are very easy to adjust. I got the ones with the spring loaded pin lock. If you'd like I can post pictures or even video to the site showing you. Just let me know what you want to see.
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Excellent user feedback. Even though you are referring to your own build, it's the whole design concept in question, and I don't want these things to move around on their own... Much appreciated. It's also good that he's a member of the forum. For some questions, it may be best if I contact him directly. Great info on the link also. Thank you.Chris has a great description of the various styles of fork here: Pallet Fork Design Comparison
When I built my homemade ones many years ago, I did the hybrid design-and they change position just driving around the yard. No way would I want that again. Chris is also actively engineering new tools to hang onto the frame-so it will be more of a system then just a set of pallet forks.
He is also a member of this forum and has his own section. Where else can you get one-on-one service like that:laugh:
Sounds like what I'm looking for. I didn't know you could adjust them outside of the notches. I wouldn't think you would need to very often, if ever. But, as you find how versatile forks really are, that is very handy for when you do need it... Thanks.The forks slide easily,especially when you have them canted down a little. The notches are great for locking in at various areas as needed,but you can set the forks anywhere ,it just wont be locked in as tight altho I have never had mine to move on its on,even when not in a notch.
Well, I personally don't want to be messing with a allen wrench every time I need to move the forks, and I myself worry about a bent bar which seemingly would make any future adjustments nothing short of a huge hassle. From what I could see, the lightest Artillian: JDQA Pallet Fork Set with 42" long x 3" wide Standard Forks Model#: 5-QA-FS-42, Set Weight: 197 Lbs + 28 for the backrest totals 225 lbs... The "Construction Attachments" Model#: 1PFCMPSM42, with the exact same dimensions for the H120 FEL comes in at a total of 220 lbs., so it's actually just slightly lighter in weight. But the overall design and features of the Artillian seem well worth an extra 5 lbs., and the backrest is removable, which doesn't appear to be the case on the "Construction Attachments" model. You have an excellent point as to manufacturers actually using what they sell, and willingness to be checked out and questioned by forum members. Not that the CA is a bad product, but the Artillian sounds best for me. I only want to spend the money once, so the whole forum deal is invaluable. Thanks for your input!The "construction attatchment" post 19, are similar to the HLA, heavy and they slide on a pole, and a ton of extra bracing and no chain hooks. I bet they weigh a lot. the frontier forks you need a allen wrench on a bar. If that bar isnt perfectly clean and or not bent, your going to be playing with a while.
How many manufacturers actually USE what they sell? And are willing to get checked out by all of us and replies to questions?
Artillian is the way to go....
I work on a lot of equipment that has the forks mounted on a round piece of bar and in my opinion, it's a bad design. The forks are usually only attached at the top on the bar, and not on the bottom. They can swing a little if you tilt them down enough, and you can't tilt them down if they're touching the ground so it can be difficult to 'scoop' under things. Your concern about the bar bending is worthwhile, because they do. The odds of bending a 1 1/2" thick steel rod with a compact or subcompact tractor should be slim, but when it happens you're in for some fun. Sledge hammer, big drift pins, sometimes even a reciprocating saw or cutting torch.Well, I personally don't want to be messing with a allen wrench every time I need to move the forks, and I myself worry about a bent bar which seemingly would make any future adjustments nothing short of a huge hassle.
The Artillian forks look like a much better way to go. :thumbup1gif:
Ask and you shall receive! I believe the Cascade forks have the pin locks.A video would actually be great. This is some great information. I'm having trouble seeing where there is a option for a "spring loaded pin lock," so not sure what you're referring to there. The options I see are for either "standard" or "Cascade" forks, and for the backrest to installed prior to shipping if ordered at the same time. Are the pin locks you have for the forks or the backrest?
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Sorry about all the barking. Our neighbors have 5 really annoying dogs.
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I think you've already made your choice on Artillian, but I just wanted to reaffirm your decision.
I got a pair of 'floating' forks with my 110. They do a great job picking up pallets, but not much else. The infinite adjustment originally sounded nice, but when do you really think that you are going to need more than what is provided? Most pallets and other loads for that matter are very flexible on where they need to line up and the fixed should provide plenty of adjustment. A lot of my experience is like Ken mentioned as well. Just moving around quickly the tines will slide and I'll go to pick up a pallet with off centered forks. Artillian is definitely your best choice for pallet forks on your sized tractor!
I got a pair of 'floating' forks with my 110. They do a great job picking up pallets, but not much else. The infinite adjustment originally sounded nice, but when do you really think that you are going to need more than what is provided? Most pallets and other loads for that matter are very flexible on where they need to line up and the fixed should provide plenty of adjustment. A lot of my experience is like Ken mentioned as well. Just moving around quickly the tines will slide and I'll go to pick up a pallet with off centered forks. Artillian is definitely your best choice for pallet forks on your sized tractor!
That would drive me insane...Sorry about all the barking. Our neighbors have 5 really annoying dogs.
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They aren't outside much anymore. We used to have to deal with it more, but I think they over heard my wife and I complaining. I don't understand why you'd want to live in the "quiet" country and have 5 annoying loud dogs... Our dog doesn't really bark because we've tried really hard to work with him so he's not a pain in the @$$.That would drive me insane...
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