John Deere Worksite Pro HD48 Heavy Duty Pallet Fork Frame
Overview
John Deere's Worksite Pro heavy-duty pallet fork frame with 48-inch tines. The shorter tine length is the right call when you're working in tighter spaces — moving standard pallets indoors, in barns, or through gate openings where a 72-inch tine would be awkward. Capacity is not the same at 48 inches as it is at 24-inch load center — always confirm load center for your typical lift. Available in Canada through Brandt.
Canada Availability
Best for: farm barns, tight spaces, standard pallet handling, indoor material movement
Compare with: Berlon Industries 48-Inch Pallet Forks for Skid Steers · Berlon 60-Inch Pallet Forks for Skid Steers · Blue Diamond 36-Inch Pallet Forks for Mini Skid Steers
Key Facts
- Tine length: 48 inches (122 cm)
- Frame style: heavy-duty welded steel
- Application: farm barns, tight spaces, standard pallet handling, indoor material movement
- SSQA (universal skid steer quick attach) mount
- Compatible with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders
- No hydraulics required
- Typical frame weight: 600–750 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: none required — passive attachment, no auxiliary hydraulics
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You lift pallets, bags, small bundles, or materials up to 4,000 lbs regularly
- Your machine is mid-frame (S450–S570 class) and typical loads are within standard-duty capacity
Skip if
- You regularly lift heavy or awkward loads over 5,000 lbs — standard-duty tines can bend under shock loads
- Bin moves, heavy concrete, or steel pipe are common — heavy-duty tines are worth the cost
Also consider
- Heavy-duty pallet forks if your load weights push the limit of the frame rating
- Fork frame carriage upgrade if you want a higher ITA carriage class for more lift capacity
Designed for John Deere machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About John Deere in Canada
John Deere attachments are available through an extensive Canadian dealer network, ensuring local service, parts availability, and warranty support coast to coast. Designed to pair with JD machines but compatible with any skid steer via universal quick attach.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect tines weekly for bending, spreading, or cracking — a deformed tine is a structural failure, not cosmetic; take it out of service immediately
- Check tine adjustment pins and stops before every heavy lift — loose pins allow tines to shift under load
- Grease carriage slide bearings and tine clamp mechanisms monthly
- Inspect frame welds for cracking, especially around the top hook and lower receiver bar — these are the highest-stress points on the frame
- Verify load rating labels are legible on the frame; worn or missing labels are a safety compliance issue in commercial and regulated jobsite use
How to Connect
- Slide fork frame onto Bob-Tach receiver arms
- Pull lock levers to engage
- Verify orange indicators locked
- Adjust fork width to load before lifting — most frames allow no-tool width adjustment
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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