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Fork positioners

Hi All.
We have a small problem in handling 16"x8 mats. The fork length is ok (1800mm) But the difficulty lies with the carriage plate width and the weight of the forks for manual positioning. Anyone out there using hydraulic positioners? ideally we need something that wil spread to approx. 3000-3500mm and fork thickness of no more than 70mm.
  • Posted 10 Feb 2012 23:06
  • Discussion started by ewan_d
  • Highland, United Kingdom
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Hi Ewan did you get sorted? Give us a call if you still require help. stabau UK Ltd, we are based in Newcastle 01670 818511. All the best Alan S.
  • Posted 4 Apr 2012 01:59
  • Modified 4 Apr 2012 02:00 by poster
  • Reply by alan_s
  • Northumberland, United Kingdom
Talk with Superior Engineering about a fixed fork frame.
  • Posted 4 Apr 2012 01:26
  • Reply by EasyM
  • South Carolina, United States
cascade , longreach or rightline
take your pick
but if your needing something that wide? I wouldnt recommend just throwing anything on there, you may have issues and will more than likely be recommended to get a lift bracket/carriage modification(a wider carriage) to accommodate for such a wide stance.
Trying to mount such a wide fork positioner on a narrow carriage would not be wise.

When speaking to your sales person ask questions, ALOT of them , even though i do totally respect salesmen sometimes they do tend to get caught up in the Sale and overlook these little things just to make the sale. And make sure you get whatever is agreed on in writing first.
  • Posted 2 Apr 2012 20:35
  • Modified 2 Apr 2012 20:40 by poster
  • Reply by Jplayer
  • North Carolina, United States
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  • Posted 2 Apr 2012 03:20
  • Modified 2 Apr 2012 03:20 by poster
  • Reply by DanielBlair
  • Indiana, United States
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Hello Ewan,

We are the new distributorship for stabau attachments in the UK. We supply good quality robust fork positioners, that is quite an opening range, our 500-2100 has 70mm forks so I am certain we can supply. Please give me a call if you wish to discuss or visit our website www.stabau.co.uk click "attachments" tab.
My mob 07500 958698 or office 01670 818511.
Regards Alan
  • Posted 23 Feb 2012 19:48
  • Reply by alan_s
  • Northumberland, United Kingdom
I would check with CASCADE, they should be able to shed some light for you Sir!
  • Posted 14 Feb 2012 06:39
  • Reply by TheBirdman
  • Oklahoma, United States

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