2A 1-3-42 42 inch Class 2 Pallet Forks – 2,000 lb Pair

Description

The 2A 1-3-42 42 inch Class 2 pallet forks are a matched pair for lighter pallet loads on a compatible ITA Class 2 carriage. Each standard taper blade measures 1 inch thick by 3 inches wide and 42 inches long. Rated at 2,000 lb per pair at a 24 inch load center, this model can suit boxed goods, smaller pallets of farm supplies, and other loads within the limits of the complete machine. Its narrower blade also makes the size of the pallet openings an important fit check.

A Slim Blade with Reinforced Heels

The standard taper near the tip helps the operator enter pallet pockets without having to force the blade beneath the load. A 42 inch blade can be a useful choice where the material is properly supported at that length and the machine needs room to turn and position pallets. Check the pallet’s depth and the position of its load before selecting a fork based on length alone. A 3 inch blade may fit openings that will not accept a wider fork, but the opening must also provide clearance for the blade’s thickness.

The 2A 1-3-42 has additional steel at the heel, the curved area where the horizontal blade meets the upright shank. That reinforcement is part of the fork itself. It helps support an area subject to repeated contact and wear during normal material handling. Inspect the heel and the rest of each blade for visible cracks, bends, or excessive wear before use; added material does not remove the need for inspection.

This model offers a different capacity and blade profile from PRO-Link’s wider Class 2 choices. If your pallets are heavier or call for a larger contact area, compare the Class 2 replacement pallet fork range before ordering. Fork width, thickness, length, mounting class, and pair rating all affect the selection.

Check Class 2A Mounting and the Full Load Limit

The upper hook of each fork hangs from the carriage’s top rail, and its lower hook engages the bottom rail. A locking pin holds the fork at the chosen spacing. Check the existing carriage class, hook profile, rail dimensions, lock engagement, and travel across the carriage. These are Class 2A hook forks; they are not a fit for Class 3 rails. The PRO-Link pallet fork guide explains how to measure the mounting system.

These forks can also be considered for a properly designed tractor loader or skid steer fork frame fitted with a matching Class 2 carriage. The bare forks attach to that frame, while the frame connects to the machine through its compatible coupler. Machine brand or coupler style alone does not establish fork fit.

The published 2,000 lb rating applies to the matched pair at the stated load center. Check the actual load position and the equipment’s approved capacity; the machine, frame, coupler, carriage, or forks may impose a lower limit. PRO-Link covers the pair with a one year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to its terms.

Questions & Answers

Is the 2,000 lb rating for each fork?

No. The published rating for these 42 inch Class 2 pallet forks is 2,000 lb for the matched pair at a 24 inch load center.

What should I measure before ordering?

Confirm the existing ITA class and hook arrangement, locking pin engagement, carriage rail dimensions, blade size, and pallet opening clearance.

Are these forks suitable for long pallets?

Only when the 42 inch blades properly support the load and the complete machine is approved for its weight and load center. A longer pallet may call for a different fork length.