1990Onan520-H 15 #1 Posted May 9, 2019 I'm assuming they never made any but I'm debating fabbing up some sort of forks for the lift on one of my 520's. Would be real handy to just lift a pallet to move across the yard from time to time. Anyone ever done it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,788 #2 Posted May 9, 2019 Yah ..I think it was Craig from MO who just did this on a 520 with an FEL. I'm guessing you have an FEL on yours? Otherwise I don't think it's possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #3 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) It really depends on what you want to do.If you want to lift a pallet and keep it level at various heights then a FEL will be useful.You could make an attachment similar to a fork lift to lift a pallet and keep it level.Picking up things,especially if you can't lift them on your own, with a GT and transporting them is great.Until I get my FEL finished this is my solution.Fabrication skills vary and you need to be motivated. Edited May 9, 2019 by JAinVA 5 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #4 Posted May 9, 2019 That is the next project up for my 520 with loader. Fab a quick attach for the bucket and a mast for forks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,788 #5 Posted May 9, 2019 That would be the cats meow Tom. Clamp on forks would put the load out too far in front for my liking but would be ok for light stuff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,695 #6 Posted May 9, 2019 @1990Onan520-H are you thinking about making some sort of forks that go one the Front or the Back of your 520H.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1990Onan520-H 15 #7 Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: @1990Onan520-H are you thinking about making some sort of forks that go one the Front or the Back of your 520H.? Front so I can use the hydro lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,695 #8 Posted May 9, 2019 Do you have a Dozer Blade? If you just want to lift a few inches to move something across the yard you could make some forks to mount on it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1990Onan520-H 15 #9 Posted May 9, 2019 44 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Do you have a Dozer Blade? If you just want to lift a few inches to move something across the yard you could make some forks to mount on it I do. I never thought to mount something to that. Not a bad idea. Any thoughts on how to mount forks to it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #10 Posted May 9, 2019 Google “pallet forks” and a bunch of images pull up that show different ways to fab them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,089 #11 Posted May 9, 2019 6 hours ago, 1990Onan520-H said: Any thoughts on how to mount forks to it? All that would be necessary is a "U" shaped attachment at the top of the blade and the forks could hang down near the lower edge. You would have to put some cables or a turnbuckle on the springs to keep the blade from tilting. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,798 #12 Posted May 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Shynon said: That is the next project up for my 520 with loader. Fab a quick attach for the bucket and a mast for forks. Wait a minute.... mast? Like a fork truck? With high lifting ability? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,695 #13 Posted May 9, 2019 8 hours ago, 1990Onan520-H said: I do. I never thought to mount something to that. Not a bad idea. Any thoughts on how to mount forks to it? Now you have me thinking about making one, but I have enough project going! I'm thinking you could use the horizontal lip at the top of the blade that is roughly 1-1/2 or 2" wide to hang and clamp the forks to . So this would make the fork that hang off the top of the blade. At the top you could make a 2 piece clamp with a bolt that squeezes and clamps to that top edge. I thinking make the top part wide enough that there would be room for 2 bolts to squeeze it. One thing you would have to work out is would the blade trip springs hold the weight, or need to be replaces with some solid links. It would be neat, if the springs actually work, and act as a safety and trip if you try to lift to much weight. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1990Onan520-H 15 #14 Posted May 9, 2019 Thanks for the tips guys. I probably wont get to this for a while but I see it as something I'll eventually do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1990Onan520-H 15 #15 Posted May 9, 2019 I'm thinking this guy here could mount up without too much trouble. Just lean it against the blade and figure some way to attach it. Weight is my only concern. How much weight can these 520's lift without damage? https://www.palletforks.com/46-pallet-fork-attachment-skid-steer-quick-attach-mount-2600-lb-capacity.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8_mBRCLARIsAKxi0GK5VN6S2aGGdipke-OgV_ilQJRbnaRdCR-Vn52hemuMVeq0N2duWqoaAo0BEALw_wcB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #16 Posted May 9, 2019 12 hours ago, JAinVA said: It really depends on what you want to do.If you want to lift a pallet and keep it level at various heights then a FEL will be useful.You could make an attachment similar to a fork lift to lift a pallet and keep it level.Picking up things,especially if you can't lift them on your own, with a GT and transporting them is great.Until I get my FEL finished this is my solution.Fabrication skills vary and you need to be motivated. 12 hours ago, JAinVA said: It really depends on what you want to do.If you want to lift a pallet and keep it level at various heights then a FEL will be useful.You could make an attachment similar to a fork lift to lift a pallet and keep it level.Picking up things,especially if you can't lift them on your own, with a GT and transporting them is great.Until I get my FEL finished this is my solution.Fabrication skills vary and you need to be motivated. I've been considering this exact type of setup made from parts tractors. Any chance you have closeup pictures? @JAinVA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1990Onan520-H 15 #17 Posted May 9, 2019 This might be an even better idea for me. Buy a pair of forks and go pick up a beat up blade to just weld them directly to. My current blade is really nice so I wouldn't want to ruin it. https://www.palletforks.com/1-2-thick-pair-of-pallet-fork-carraige-bars.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8_mBRCLARIsAKxi0GJoZ6xoyGOrrwnpI8mEG0tYuKZC-rxbU8lLYnt1dnVZFfaj9U5e4rkaAvxyEALw_wcB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #18 Posted May 9, 2019 I have a couple close ups.Hope they help. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #19 Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, JAinVA said: I have a couple close ups.Hope they help. Excellent! Thanks. It sure helps my imagination engineering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,354 #20 Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, posifour11 said: Excellent! Thanks. It sure helps my imagination engineering. Got me thinking too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #21 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, cafoose said: Got me thinking too! And with a couple "curb feelers" I could retire the cedar and zip-tie hillbilly style spiderweb killer. 😀 Edited May 9, 2019 by posifour11 Words are hard. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #22 Posted May 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, posifour11 said: And with a couple "curb feelers" I could retire the cedar and zip-tie hillbilly style spiderweb killer. 😀 Great idea, patrol the road and use it to hang your roadkill. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #23 Posted May 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Great idea, patrol the road and use it to hang your roadkill. FYI, you can't hang a deer, but could probably hang a few raccoons. The rubber hood keepers give way after a while. I learned this by putting a third 25 pound weight in the hood. It does fine with two with them being wired in. A third weight breaks out your headlights, rips your hood keepers and dents the heck out of the hood. 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
