Loader/3pt pallet forks/Grapple

michigander

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B2601
May 29, 2018
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Yeah, I looked at that. Several reviews say the pins are located too high for a small tractor, and they can't get their loads much off the ground.

I've got it on my "think about it" list, though. I did find a fork attachment online that weighs 50 pounds less, and is a proper fork, and has the pins located much lower. Same price, but $99 shipping. Might be worth it, though, if it works out of the box.
oh you are correct I see the issue.

My carry all is 15 1/2 from ground to center of lower pins.

The issue would be moving top link.
 

BXHoosier

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BX24
Jan 21, 2018
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I started building a grapple to fit my pallet fork frame. When I had the plates cut for my backhoe thumb, they somehow got cut double size the first time.
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This is the style of grapple I’m building. I plan to make it quick attach by fitting into the 2” receiver on the fork frame.
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BXHoosier

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BX24
Jan 21, 2018
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Got most of the pieces cut today. It will slip into the 2” receiver and be pinned to the top link mount. It looks like I need a 12” stroke cylinder.
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Crash277

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BX23S
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Got most of the pieces cut today. It will slip into the 2” receiver and be pinned to the top link mount. It looks like I need a 12” stroke cylinder.
that is a great idea!! Im debating on making my own ssqa grapple
 

BXHoosier

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BX24
Jan 21, 2018
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Started working on the grapple again. Moved the pivot point down and got a few pieces welded.

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