Forks

[Geo-TH,In]

Decided against buying forks or a grapple. Factory forks I looked at were 44 inches wide. Grapple too expensive and I need forks to lift objects to loft in new pole barn.

So I took homemade forks I've used on terramites. Bolted brackets inside of welding incase I want to use them on terramites.

The Kubota has enough guts to lift rear wheels off the ground. If a 500# ballast I may to make another concrete 55 gallon ballast.

Also need to make a brush guard to keep logs/brush from going over the bucket.

These forks can easily and quickly put on and removed.
Factory forks, total weight around 300#. I really don't think I could a single fork.

George

 

[RCP]

I agree, you need a brush guard on the back of the bucket, lots of people have been hurt/killed when logs or hay bales rolled down the lift arms into the operator.

Rich

 

[Janicholson]

Other than being fixed distance apart, they are fine and dandy. Paint them on the non wear surfaces and enjoy. Jim

 

[showcrop]

Your Terramite is going to refuse to ever start again.

 

[David G]

You are going to use your other tractors less and less, then wonder why you keep them.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

rich,
I've been accused by making death machines. What most don't realize is I'm always thinking about staying alive.
I've Been designing a brush guard in my head. One that I can bolt on to bucket and remove when I don't need it. Now I need to find the metal or buy it.
Geo.

 

[350ute]

I don't know, but having a grapple is like having a hired hand. Cleaning up after cutting a tree down saves a lot of wear and tear on the back. Got mine from Everything Attachments, third function valve from Kubota, more time in an air conditioned cab, less time dragging limbs to the trailer. Cut my clean up time in half...plus its more enjoyable...almost look forward to it.

 

[Gene Davis (Ga.)]

For the brush guard on the bucket of my Dig-It TLB unit,I found a small forklift guard at the salvage yard that went on the fork back plate and just welded it to the top of the quick-tatch of my fork carrier. I bought it much cheaper than I could build it for. Gene Davis Tennille, Ga.

 

[oldsarge]

You're havin a ball with your new toy aint'cha ????????????????????????????????

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Like having a new girlfriend.

 

[Butch(OH)]

Agreed, neighbor bought a brand new Kubota just last month. The log that came back over his bucket didn't get him but sure enough made a mess out of his hood and a few spendy parts under it.

 

[caterpillar guy]

Those 3/8th's bolts aren't going to last long pulling on them with binders like that. I would weld the hooks on then repaint the area. I do realize they just hold the chain so the forks don't come off the bucket.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

You might be right. A redneck uses bolts they have on shelf.
Rural king sells grade 8 bolts if needed. They also sell 1/4 inch G70 chain.

I use what I have to see if it will work. It works.
geo

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I bolted brackets on the sides to hold forks in place while moving wood. I can remove side brackets and use forks on Terramites or move forks to middle of bucket to lift a pallet. These are multi purpose forks made from scrap metal and bolts. These are Red/green forks. Red(redneck)/ green(used materials)
geo

 

[RBnWA]

George you need a vacation. Larry needs a terramite. RB

 

[Fatjay]

I"m making pallet forks for my skid steer today, and was curious why all the pre-made ones had those cages. Now I know!

 

[Destroked 450]

(quoted from post at 19:52:19 11/14/19)
Your Terramite is going to refuse to ever start again.

Give him a little more time with that new toy and he'll be calling Larry to come get the Terramite out of his way.