Forks move 16' logs with minimal problems,
October 20, 2009
"Spent the day assisting a local Girl Scout camp haul 16-inch diameter pine logs, up to 16-foot long from the cutting location to throughout the camp. They were planning on using these logs around campfires for sitting. This was a good opportunity to use these forks. I could haul up to three of these logs at one time with my compact 33 hp John Deere tractor with 1/4 yard bucket with these forks clamped on tight. After getting one log in position on the forks, I could manuveur another log on, as long as I had someone hold the first log on the forks while I slightly tilted and moved forward my forks. Had to check the tightness of the clamps often, as they did tend to loosen up with use. I agree with previous posts, as these do slide on occassion. Also, it seems that I might want to weld a plate of steel where these clamp on the bucket, as they did put a small round indentation in the bucket. We were able to move 50 plus logs around like they were matchsticks. Great product! I only rate 4 stars instead of 5 because of the constant checking tightness of the forks. Maybe if they were too tight, they may have created more of an indentation where the clamp meets the bucket?!?!"
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Paynes Forks, Light Duty Model#PF800,
March 23, 2009
By mg3320 from Battle Creek Michigan
"I purchased the Payne light duty forks for use on my JD3320 compact tractor primarily to move pallets, bush, and to clear a barn full of light scrap metal- mostly old fencing and metal gates.
Pros: Attaches easily to the bucket with the setscrews provided
Well-built and finished
Cons: Screws will slightly mar the paint and surface of the bucket
Must remove wear bar from the bottom of the bucket for proper fit
Attachment setscrews may cause some material (brush, loose metal) to hang-up upon dumping – a minor problem
NOTES:
1). The area around the attachment point for the forks is prone to some deformation.
if you repeatedly lift heavy loads.
2). I would recommend purchasing the Payne Fork Stabilizer Bar as this device will keep the forks from spreading apart during use."
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