Forklift Forks
Forklift forks come in many different models and options. Some of the following options are most common:
• Bale spear pallet forks
• Grapple pallet forks
• Single arm grapple pallet forks
• Skid steer grapple pallet forks
• Forklift forks
• Bucket forks
• Loader forks
• Telehandler forks and shafts
• Vertical mast rough terrain forks
The thickness of the forklift fork will vary with the make running from 1 ¼ to 2 ½. Forklift forks can come in 16” hook mount, 20” hook mount and 25” hook mount. They can come in standard or fully tapered and polished forklift forks. Standard is strictly for handling pallets while the tapered forklift forks are for ease of entry applications. Load forks come in the hook mounts options listed above.
Class I, II and II forklift forks refer to the carriage on the forklift or lift truck. The carriage height is measured by the outside dimension (O.D.), from the top of the upper carriage bar to the bottom of the lower carriage bar. ITA specifications standardized the forklift fork blades for all makes and models of forklifts.
Additional information on forklifts can be found at these links:
