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23rd September 2014, 08:41 PM #31SENIOR MEMBER
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The reversing camera idea is a good point - I've been thinking about adding that kind of thing to a few tractors where you need to be looking ahead, but also aware of what's going on with the implement behind. I hadn't thought of using it with forks tho. Whatever kind of fork you're on, the sight lines to the end of the tines always seem designed for a dwarf.
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24th September 2014, 11:25 AM #32Pink 10EE owner
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I had a check, visibility to the fork ends should be fine... I have to fit the forks next... They are 4500kg capacity... I think the loader should do close to 3000kg with the forks... It will lift a 20ft shipping container with forks bolted onto the bucket, although the rear end it a bit tipsy.....A 20ft container is around 2400kg empty...
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24th September 2014, 02:02 PM #33GOLD MEMBER
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Good points about fork visibility.
The Volvo LD120's that I ran underground were fair buggers to line the forks up on. Many IBC's and pallets of cement were stabbed to death by IT forks. A spotter that you could rely on was always an advantage.
The single worst forklift I have ever operated was an AUSA. No matter where the forks were or what height, you could not see the damn things and a semi trailer could turn in less space!
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29th September 2014, 07:47 PM #34Pink 10EE owner
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Well it is all done...
Got the forks fitted... Tested it all out to lifting rear of loader off ground.....
Only took two and a half months from start to finish...
With the retaining pins that get knocked in and out, I drilled them hollow with a 16.5mm drill, I then made up a punch as shown in the photo, and this punches them in and out without any risk of damaging the OD of the pin..
They are retained by the threaded rod and square washers as seen in the photo. This means the pins can be driven right through for removal.. Makes it very easy to get them in and out... They are not a tight fit, but a hammer is needed to remove..Light red, the colour of choice for the discerning man.
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29th September 2014, 07:57 PM #35GOLD MEMBER
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Nice work, watch out the locals don't see it otherwise they'l want a set too.
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4th October 2014, 06:25 PM #36Pink 10EE owner
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3100kg, then it lifts the rear off the ground... Need more counterweights Really happy...
20141002_173721.jpgLight red, the colour of choice for the discerning man.