Adding Bucket Forks to a Case 590 Super L Backhoe

I got some bucket forks off the Internet and show installing and testing them on my Case 590 Super L backhoe. I think these forks will work out great.

[@RR-qd2gz]

Excellent video. Getting ready to do same for my loader. Your comments on arrow and netforks saved me a lot of time when doing the research. Thanks

[@dirtyshirtworkshop]

Great glad to hear it. Hope you like them. Honestly it's one of those mods you are going to wish you had done long ago. You will find so many uses for them!

[@toadabc]

I think you are giving a "code" for where to order, but I guess I am not that smart

[@BrandonLayMusic]

Does it want to bend the rod when you set your bucket down? I gotta know ha cause I really like what you did here but I can see myself doing this and bending it all to hwll

[@dirtyshirtworkshop]

No it's really tough. My machine can lift 7000 pounds, but I bought forks that handle 8000 so I'd have some safety margin to avoid that kind of thing. Since down pressure on your loader will be less than the lift (cylinders are weaker on the retract direction), it won't bend. If it would, you couldn't lift without it bending either. You'd only have a problem if you bought something rated less than what your machine can do.

[@BrandonLayMusic]

@@dirtyshirtworkshop thank you for the reply! Very helpful man. I’ve got some that neeed modifying to fit my backhoe so I figured while I was at it I’d extend them like yours

[@Zombunist]

Nice work! I just pulled the trigger on a 590 Super L and need forks! About how high are you able to lift the bottom of the forks from the ground?

[@dirtyshirtworkshop]

With these forks I get 8 feet even. The forks themselves extend 2 feet below the bottom of the bucket. I didn't like that when I was shopping but it was the only option. Now that I have them - this extra clearance is necessary. It allows you to see the end of the forks from the cab. If you had forks even with the bucket edge, you wouldn't be able to see the tips of the forks.

[@Zombunist]

@ appreciate the reply! Yea I liked what you said about good visibility from the cab. I use an old 966c with a set of forks at work frequently and usually have to stab pallets blind off the ground, its a headache. Good to know you get good clearance with yours, I will be ordering the same set once I get my machine delivered!

[@brandon_2468]

Hi do u know price total? And if there 60” or 48”? Thanks

[@dirtyshirtworkshop]

Hey sorry I must have missed your comment. I got the 60" but they have 48" too. Get them longer, they are easier to see from the cab. Ran around $2K with shipping.

[@zantwhite3841]

Where were you able to order that kit for your bucket the hooks?

[@dirtyshirtworkshop]

netforks.com.

[@laamor99]

What welding machine did you use? I have a Titanium Flux 125 and would like to know if it’s powerful enough to do this kind of work.

[@dirtyshirtworkshop]

I welded mine at full power on my machine which is around 200 amp, I was using .030 wire. The mounting plates are 3/4" thick. You could grind a chamfer on both sides of the bottom edge to get yourself more penetration if your machine is a little light on current (I presume only 125 amp?). Might want to find out if you know anyone with a stick welder too - they are cheap and there is always someone with one lying around!

[@Jamesjghome]

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[@Jamesjghome]

Good job