{"product_id":"floating-excavator-pallet-forks","title":"Floating Excavator Pallet Forks – 2 to 22 Tonne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloating excavator pallet forks\u003c\/strong\u003e turn your excavator into a material handler for pallets, blocks, kerbs and pipes, without bringing a telehandler onto site. The tines hang on a round bar, like telehandler forks, with a short range of vertical movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat float lets the tines settle level on uneven ground, which makes them forgiving to use on rough sites. With your excavator's 360° slew and reach, you can place loads over trenches and walls and below ground level, where a forward-facing telehandler can't reach. They're made for 2 to 22 tonne excavators, and each set is finished with the linkage to suit your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTines hang on a round bar, like telehandler forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort vertical float settles the tines on uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace loads over trenches and walls and below ground level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForgiving to use on rough sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSizes for 2 to 22 tonne excavators, including a combi link for 65mm and 80mm pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinished with the linkage to fit your excavator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating Excavator Pallet Forks Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3.5 tonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e020-PFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 tonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e040-PFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–9 tonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e060-PFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 tonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-PFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 tonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-PFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 tonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-PFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–22 tonne combi link (65mm and 80mm pins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-PFF-C6580\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHang on a round bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTine mounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound bar, floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–22 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to fit your excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere They Work Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnloading and placing pallets of blocks and bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoving kerbs, slabs and pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSites without a telehandler\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacing materials over trenches and walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating or Sliding Forks?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSliding forks hold the tines rigid on rails and lock them at the width you set, for precise placing. Floating forks hang on a round bar and settle level on uneven ground, which is more forgiving on rough sites. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sliding-excavator-pallet-forks\"\u003esliding pallet forks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLifting Safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, lifting a load with an excavator is a lifting operation under LOLER, so plan the lift, work within your excavator's rated lifting capacity, and keep people clear of the load. If you're not sure your machine is set up for lifting, check with your machine supplier before you use the forks. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-excavator-pallet-forks\"\u003ehow to use excavator pallet forks safely\u003c\/a\u003e takes you through planning the lift step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting Them to Your Excavator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your excavator size above. Each set is finished with the linkage to suit your machine, so when you order, send us your excavator make and model, operating weight, quick hitch make and model if you run one, pin diameter, pin centres and dipper width. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of forks is confirmed to suit your machine before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need it for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFloating Excavator Pallet Forks FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I lift with them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallets, blocks, bricks, kerbs, pipes and other materials, within the rated capacity of the forks and your excavator. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e for the fork rating for your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the option that matches your excavator's operating weight. The 14–22 tonne combi link version is made for 65mm and 80mm pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They mount on your excavator's linkage and need no hydraulics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they fit my excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're finished with the linkage to suit your machine. Send us your make, model, pin diameter, pin centres, dipper width and quick hitch details and we'll confirm them before they're supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompare both types in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-pallet-forks\"\u003eexcavator pallet forks\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-tools\"\u003eexcavator tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"2–3.5 tonne","offer_id":66141040771421,"sku":"020-PFF","price":1164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4–6 tonne","offer_id":66141040804189,"sku":"040-PFF","price":1224.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6–9 tonne","offer_id":66141040836957,"sku":"060-PFF","price":1302.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10–14 tonne","offer_id":66141040869725,"sku":"100-PFF","price":1374.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15–18 tonne","offer_id":66141040902493,"sku":"150-PFF","price":1446.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 tonne","offer_id":66141040935261,"sku":"200-PFF","price":1860.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14–22 tonne combi link (65mm and 80mm pins)","offer_id":66141040968029,"sku":"100-PFF-C6580","price":1860.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/floating-excavator-pallet-forks.png?v=1791385173","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/floating-excavator-pallet-forks","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}