SKID STEER FORKS
Skid Steers mainly use Class 2 ITA/Hook Forks with capacity ranging from 3,000 lbs. to 6,000 lbs. Some larger Skid Steers, 10,000 lbs. capacity, use Class 3 ITA/Hook Forks, and little ones, below 2,000 lbs. capacity, can use Class 1 ITA/Hook Forks.
See below a simplified chart to help you identify the correct ITA/Hook fork for your skid steer.
| Class | Capacity | Working Back Height (h1) | Distance Between Hooks (h2) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Class
CL 1 |
Capacity
up to 1,999 lbs |
Working Back Height (h1)
15.50″ |
Distance Between Hooks (h2)
12.05″ |
|
Class
CL 2 |
Capacity
2,000 – 5,500 lbs |
Working Back Height (h1)
18.50″ |
Distance Between Hooks (h2)
15.04″ |
|
Class
CL 3 |
Capacity
5,501 – 10,000 lbs |
Working Back Height (h1)
22.36″ |
Distance Between Hooks (h2)
18.78″ |
These hook dimensions are standardized per ANSI B56.11.4, and it will fit any brand and model of Skid Steer.
SEE BELOW OUR MOST POPULAR SKID STEER FORKS
Standard in-stock lengths are: 42", 48", 54", 60", 72" and 96"
- Class 1 forks
- Truck capacity: up to 2,000 lbs
- Common section sizes in-stock for quick delivery, up to 96” length:
- – 1.25×4”: capacity per pair 4,000 lbs @ 24” load center
- – 1.5×4”: capacity per pair 5,000 lbs @ 24” load center
- The documents below can help you to select your Skid Steer Forks:
ITA/Hook ANSI B56.11.4 Chart (ISO 2328)
ITA/Hook Fork Spec Sheet
Capacity Chart - Contact us for other section sizes and options.
- The capacity per pair must be equal or greater than your truck capacity.
For heavy applications, please consider a higher capacity fork.
- Class 2 forks
- Truck capacity: 2,000 – 5,000 lbs
- Common section sizes in-stock for quick delivery, up to 96” length:
- – 1.25×4”: capacity per pair 4,000 lbs @ 24” load center
- – 1.5×4”: capacity per pair 5,000 lbs @ 24” load center
- – 1.75×4”: capacity per pair 6,500 lbs @ 24” load center
- The documents below can help you to select your Skid Steer Forks:
ITA/Hook ANSI B56.11.4 Chart (ISO 2328)
ITA/Hook Fork Spec Sheet
Capacity Chart - Contact us for other section sizes and options.
- The capacity per pair must be equal or greater than your truck capacity.
For heavy applications, please consider a higher capacity fork.
- Class 3 forks
- Truck capacity: 5,501 – 10,000 lbs
- Common section sizes in-stock for quick delivery, up to 96” length:
- – 1.5×5”: capacity per pair 6,500 lbs @ 24” load center
- – 1.75×5”: capacity per pair 8,500 lbs @ 24” load center
- – 2×5”: capacity per pair 10,500 lbs @ 24” load center
- The documents below can help you to select your Skid Steer Forks:
ITA/Hook ANSI B56.11.4 Chart (ISO 2328)
ITA/Hook Fork Spec Sheet
Capacity Chart - Contact us for other section sizes and options.
- The capacity per pair must be equal or greater than your truck capacity.
For heavy applications, please consider a higher capacity fork.
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