[KennyP]

Ever since I saw this pic, I have been figuring out how I could make one,

I finally found something to make the forks from. It is 2-1/2" X 1" bar stock. I will use a piece of 2"X2"X1/4" wall square for the cross piece. I have a 3/4" round for the bars to hook to. The width will be adjustable up to 24" wide. Forks will be 30" back from the mount. I'm hoping I can set the top link mount a bit higher to make it tilt some as it lifts. Won't be able to go very high, but should work to carry things around on.

I hope to get more time on this today and more pics for you folks!

 

[Username]

You better get that grader blade finished before you start on another project.

This is actually for a cat 0 but I have been using it on my Allis 5015.

 

[KennyP]

I'm still noodling the grader blade. I think I will have to shorten the height on it to give room to lift it.

I like your set up, that's pretty cool.

 

[tractorman1998]

nice job

 

[twostep]

These small forks are hard to find... I wouldn't mind finding a set myself.

 

[boyscout862]

Take a look at these. http://newlondon.craigslist.org/grd/4413121076.html

3 point fork lift folding forks MF - $225 (Northford/Groton)

Good Luck, Rick

 

[KennyP]

Update! Got it all built today! First coat of Rust Reformer is on! Here's some pics.

First is where I had things tacked together.

Here I am trying out the top link location to get the tilt right!

This is how it looks from out back.

Here's the lift with the forks on.

The forks move pretty easliy in or out!

I added some pieces to keep things away from the tires.

And here is the first load.

If weather lets me, I'll have some paint on it tomorrow!

 

[OldBuzzard]

Looking GOOD there :thumbs:

You will find that those forks are handier than pockets on a shirt.

 

[KennyP]

Looking GOOD there :thumbs:

You will find that those forks are handier than pockets on a shirt.

I'm noodling a bucket attachment for it as I type!

 

[DH1]

Good stuff another handy attachment. :thumbs:

Those forks fold up right?

 

[sacsr]

Looking good Kenny! Yep....I leave the forks on the JB....it has come in handy for several small jobs.

 

[boyscout862]

Nice job. That was fast too. You must be eager to get a bunch done after that nasty winter(so am I). Good Luck, Rick

 

[twostep]

It's doing its job! How much weight do you think it will lift?

 

[Cat385B]

That's fantastic! Nice work!

 

[KennyP]

Good stuff another handy attachment. :thumbs:

Those forks fold up right?

They will fold up, just hadn't thought of that till now!

It's doing its job! How much weight do you think it will lift?

What ever the tractor can handle with out doing a wheelie!

 

[coldone]

Thats nice! Now another thing has been added to my "To build" list.

 

[Username]

Nice job They sure come in handy.I have most of my stuff on pallets and the forks make it very easy to move things around.I have a Steiner front mower that I am mounting a forklift attachment on but it has been an on going project for several years now.

 

[KennyP]

No paint today! Had 55MPH South wind over night blowing every thing to the North fence. Got a few showers, 0.08" of rain. Now the wind is 30MPH out of the North. I am tired of the wind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[limebuzz]

Nice fork lift attachment Kenny.You never know when this would come in handy.

 

[Cublover]

Nice forklift attachment. I can think of a lot of things I could use that for. Good job.