Posted by Chris Jones on October 29, 2014 at 06:10:45 from (65.188.217.236):
I recently purchased a small loader (JD755 with model 70 loader). I really need forks to move bulky or heavy (to me) things. Maybe 3 or 4 foot long forks. A pallet on the forks would make a great carry-all.
I understand I can buy all kinds commercially including clamp on forks, but I'm on a bit of a shoe string budget. I'm looking for some red-neck advise on what size channel iron I could use to make my own clamp on forks. I don't need over-kill. And lets try to assume I'm careful and don't attempt to dig roots out with them or hang loads off the tip of the fork/s.
What size channel iron should I look for to use as forks?
Just for what it's worth TractorData.com says this loader's lift capacity is only 700 lbs which is more than enough for me.
I don't know of anywhere to get used forklift forks and the ones I have seen are expensive, mounting them in the bucket isn't straight forward, they are overkill in strength, and they are heavy.
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