Keep us updated on how it works out, maybe I can borrow an idea or two, Joe. The other item that I am thinking about is some type of stand or jacks, something to use for unhooking and storage of the mast, something better than leaning against a wall. Almost need a cylinder for a top link to get that forklift type action. Off the top of my head I would think lower links should be about 1 foot of the ground. You also need to be able to lift it up for tranporting. I would like for the bottom to be close to the ground while forking for stability purposes. Posted 22:09 (#139103 - in reply to #139092) Subject: RE: Converting forklift mast to 3 point hookupĪ good feasable idea, actually one that is on my list as well. Just wondered if anyone here can offer any advice, positive or negative on where the best height is for mounting the 3 point brackets to the mast. The CAT III diameter lower pins would give a better margin of safety for lifting as well. Also do you think I should use a CAT III sized lower link pin ? I plan on using a quick coupler on the tractor so I would have to use the step up adapters anyhow. So I'd likely have to make attachment points above those.
My real question is where should I mount the lower lift pins on the forklift mast? Do I want them as low as possible ? Do I want to be able to lower the 3 point clear down and have the bottom of the mast resting on the ground ? Or do I want the lifting brackets higher up on the mast so the center link is more towards the top ? I'm somewhat limited as the round protruding pins on the bottom go clear through and also support the bottom of the cylinder.
#SINGLE STAGE FORKLIFT MAST PROFESSIONAL#
It is one heavy chunk of iron for sure and I'll likely have a certified bridge welder I know do the welding of the 3 point brackets for the utmost in strength and safety. For something as critical as this where safety could be an issue I prefer to have a professional welder do the job. I'm really wanting it for lifting bulky items into overhead storage in an old mow area of the barn.
#SINGLE STAGE FORKLIFT MAST FULL#
I doubt I will be using it for full pallets of seed or really heavy lifting but I figured there would be more lift capacity on the tractor than on the skidloader that has a 1700 lb lift capacity. I'd like to adapt it to use on a 60 hp utility tractor 3 point.
However my mounting brackets are not the universal quick tach kind so I would have had to fabricate my own mounting plate and such.Īt any rate I was at a sale and was able to get this mast and forks for a good price. It had originally been mounted on a industrial Case forklift that was of the reversed tractor design. Has anyone here adapted a used forklift mast to use on a tractor 3 point ? I've been looking for a while at finding a pair of pallet forks that I could adapt and use on my early 1845 Case skidloader.
0 kommentar(er)
