Attachment Turns Skid Steer Into A Forklift

Attachment Turns Skid Steer Into A Forklift TRACTORS Skid Steer Loaders 26-1-12 You can turn a skid steer into a forklift with this new two-wheeled mast that attaches to the loader arms. The "Forkster" does the work of a conventional forklift at a fraction of the cost, according to the manufacturer, Kaltec of Minnesota, Inc. The add-on unit uses a pair of hydraulic cylinders and a chain-drive pulley system to lift loads on a pair of 4-ft. forks. The load is carried by a pair of large castor wheels. The wheels telescope in or out as needed. A universal adapter plate is used to attach the unit to the skid steer arms. A number of accessories that replace the forks are available, including an extension boom, a 1-ton dump box with manual-trip lever, and a pallet box. Three models are available. Model 1505 is designed for mini skid steers and has a lift height of 60 in. and a lift capacity of 1,500 lbs. It sells for $3,995. Model 2508 has a lift height of 8 ft. and a lift capacity of 2,500 lbs. It sells for $5,690. Model 3316 has a lift height of 16 ft. and a lift capacity of 3,300 lbs. It sells for $7,850. The forks for all models sell for $510. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Kaltec of Minnesota, Inc., 14025-C 23rd Ave. N., Plymouth, Minn. 55447 (ph 763 557-7284; fax 763 557-7286; E-mail: sales@kaltec. com; Website: www.forkster. com).

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