Well, I finally got going on my pallet fork project.
The main frame is 4x2x1/4" tube, 48" long. The reinforcements at the upper hook and 4" wide, 3/8" angle. The upper hooks are 1.5".
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Like most loader forks, if the frame sits flat against the loader QA there will not be enough tilt backwards. As you can see in the last photo, the cylinders are mid stroke, and there is a large gap between the lower bars. The solution to this problem works well with the lower hook design of JD's Global loader QA system.
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This is where the project is thus far. The lower hook plates still need to be drilled for the pin and welded in place. They'll be in the center of the lower hooks instead of off to the side like they are in the design process. I'm going to add a reinforcement strap to the top hooks, and under the lower spacer plates/ lower hook mounts. Obviously, I still need to attach the fork rails as well. :laugh:
The main frame is 4x2x1/4" tube, 48" long. The reinforcements at the upper hook and 4" wide, 3/8" angle. The upper hooks are 1.5".
2.jpg
4.jpg
6.jpg
Like most loader forks, if the frame sits flat against the loader QA there will not be enough tilt backwards. As you can see in the last photo, the cylinders are mid stroke, and there is a large gap between the lower bars. The solution to this problem works well with the lower hook design of JD's Global loader QA system.
7.jpg
18.jpg
This is where the project is thus far. The lower hook plates still need to be drilled for the pin and welded in place. They'll be in the center of the lower hooks instead of off to the side like they are in the design process. I'm going to add a reinforcement strap to the top hooks, and under the lower spacer plates/ lower hook mounts. Obviously, I still need to attach the fork rails as well. :laugh: