5 (22)
2. Designed purpose of use
The AVANT pallet forks are attachments that are designed and manufactured to be suitable for use with
AVANT multi purpose loaders as shown in Table 1. The pallet fork is an excellent tool for handling standard
sized pallets. With the fork side shift mechanism, different pallet sizes can be transported easily. A load
backrest extension is also available, which should be used when handling loose materials that could fall from
a pallet. If lifting and load handling tasks are frequent, equipping the loader with the boom self levelling will
make repeated lifting tasks easier.
Pallet fork is an useful attachment all year round for example on construction sites, farms, and especially at
outdoor material handling jobs, where conventional fork-lift trucks are impracticable. When operating with the
pallet forks, the performance and stability limits of the loader must be observed, especially when working on
inclined terrains. The pallet forks must not be used for lifting persons and it is prohibited to use the pallet forks
to lift any kind of access platform.
When lifting other material than pallets, the Log Grab attachment (A34822 or A33503), that can be fitted to the
pallet fork, is recommended. The log grab accessory makes it easy to handle single logs, smaller timber
bundles, fence poles, or similar material. The log grab is also suited for easy handling of tree branches and
bunches of twigs and also for moving large rocks. The handling of pallets is possible even if the log grab is
attached on the pallet forks, but the grapple limits the maximum height of the pallet.
The pallet forks should be cleaned and checked regularly, and painted when needed. All repairs must be left
for professional service. Please contact your AVANT retailer if you have additional questions about the
operation or maintenance of the equipment, or if you require spare parts or maintenance services.
Table 1 - Pallet Forks - Compatibility with Avant loaders
Models marked with () may be too heavy for smaller loader models. Additional counterweights may also be
required. If using small forks on larger loader models, the forks may get damaged. Choose forks that match
the lifting capacity of the loader.
The compatibility recommendations are based on the width of the loader, lifting capacity, and adequate
breakout force. The operating capacity of the loader can be determined by using Table 5 and the load diagram
shown in the operator's manual of the loader. Depending on operating conditions additional counterweights
may also be required. For compatibility information with a model not shown in table above, contact your Avant
dealer.
