Adjustable pallet forks
View Patent ↗An attachment device having adjustable pallet forks for attachment to a skid steer or other vehicle. The device allows a user to adjust the width of the pallet forks without exiting the skid steer or vehicle. The device includes a wheel in communication with the pallet forks wherein the wheel is aligned to be engaged with a ground surface upon manipulation of the hydraulic controls of the skid steer or vehicle allowing for movement of the wheel to equate to movement of the width of the pallet forks.
1. A pallet loading attachment for a vehicle, the pallet loading attachment removably coupled to the vehicle, the attachment comprising:
a frame, the frame having a first end, the first end aligned proximal to the vehicle for attachment, the first end having a universal quick attach, and a second end opposite the first end and distal to the vehicle;
a pair of pallet forks, the pallet forks movably received within the frame and extending outward opposite the first end, the pallet forks sized for receipt within a pallet, the pallet forks each spaced a width, wherein the width defines a distance between each pallet fork;
a wheel, the wheel centrally positioned on a lower side of the frame, the wheel positioned a height above a bottom of the pallet forks, and the wheel positioned in selective communication with a ground surface, wherein the wheel height is above a ground surface when the pallet forks are leveled upon the ground surface and wherein the wheel is contacted with the ground surface when the pallet forks are tilted in an upwards direction opposite the ground surface; and
a threaded rod, the threaded rod forming an axle of the wheel and having opposed threads aligned on opposed sides of the wheel, the threaded rod having opposed ends, the opposed ends in communication with each pallet fork, wherein movement of the wheel adjusts the width between each pallet fork.