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Kubota B2650

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  1. fuelrod

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    That's a little steep. Keep in mind the fork rating exceeding the tractor's capacity (by 3-400#) is all you need. :thumbs:
     
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    I’ve got the HLA, like the 4200 model on their web site (for some reason I think mine are 3750). I don’t have tractor enough to hurt them. I like how easy it is to hook a chain on the “tombstone” backs.
     
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    It's 2000#, but down low. Up any higher, only 1200# looking for something rated for at least 2000#, even though i won't go high with anything that heavy. Everything attachments has one for $649, but gonna shop a little.
     
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    By tombstone do you mean in between the area where the forks can be adjusted?

    Ill check them out
     
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    Oh, I can give you lessons on how to bend them right up. Don't ask me how I know:D
     
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    The heavier forks have a taller back, from the looks of it...
    HLA Attachments - 4,200 LB Cap. - Heavy Duty Pallet Fork

    But you don’t want to go too heavy due to $$ and lost lifting capacity.

    I’m calling the backing above where the slides are the tombstones.
     
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    I'm guessing that the "backboard" or the vertical portion is a skid loader friendly design for walking through the middle to enter/exit the machine. (2 tombstones with a space in the middle.
     
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    Are those lift ratings for 24” load centers or on the bucket pin? BIG difference and honestly, it can be tough to keep real world loads to 24” centers.
     
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    The pivot pin..... Kubota is conservative with their numbers however.

    I went with these forks, lower back but lighter overall, should be fine for what I need to do. If I should choose to lift a face cord pallet of wood i can add some plywood just in case.

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    Very nice! Can’t wait to see them mounted on your B2650!
     
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    Chit! to late, I see you saw this and I just posted in the Kubota playing thread! :picard:

    Ill post pics when it comes in! Already shipped to the freight terminal. Just waiting for the freight company to call with the logistics
     
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    Nice forks Well Seasoned ! I really like the trailer hitch ball feature. Might have to weld one on mine of these days.
     
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    Yes! That option will come in handy for sure!
     
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    Nice purchase Well Seasoned , you'll have plenty of jobs for them.
     
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    Kubota is doing more than I thought it could do! Ill hit 40 hours early tomorrow.

    What a great purchase!
     
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    You guys got me looking into this again. Lucky for me, I'm only 15 min. from Messicks. I called and talked to Neil (co-owner) about converting my loader to SSQA and adding pallet forks. He said that they usually sell aftermarket Titan 2,000# forks for compact/sub-compact tractors at $525 Titan CTFF. They are quoting me $650 for 4,000# Titan forks. Titan SDFF I definitely wouldn't go with $750 for a 2,200# class fork set. You can do way better after market.
     
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    Sorry for the delay for pictures, these were in my truck a few days, then hiding behind the wood pile! :whistle:

    I didn't get pics of moving some boulders, but it was nice to do it so easily.


    Here's one view...... they are very well built and beefy



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    Side view........



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    Fail #1
    Fail #2



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    Son hovered the drone while I was building a quick firewood rack.....




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    Moved no problem. Wood is seasoned, anything wet or a heavier wood, I need more ballast. Lifted like it was nothing, but having the load out further, I'll want some more weight in the rear.


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    Very nice looking forks Well Seasoned !! Looks like you already have a lot of uses for them:)
     
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    They look like they'll work out great, nice buy.
     
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