2A 150-4-42 42 inch 5,000 lb Class 2 Pallet Forks

Description

The 2A 150-4-42 are 42 inch 5,000 lb Class 2 pallet forks for a compatible ITA carriage. Sold as a matched pair, they have 42 inch blades measuring 1 1/2 inches thick and 4 inches wide. Their published rating is 5,000 lb per pair at a 24 inch load center. This model suits operators who need the familiar reach of a 42 inch blade with a thicker cross section and higher pair rating than the 2A 138-4-42.

These are hook-mounted carriage forks. The “2A” portion of the model identifies the Class 2A upper and lower clip arrangement; the remaining numbers identify blade thickness, width, and length. That mounting class must match the actual carriage geometry. A forklift brand, blade length, or similar-looking hook is not enough to confirm fit.

A 42 inch Blade with a 1 1/2 inch Cross Section

The standard tapered tip helps each blade enter pallet openings and slide beneath suitable loads. A 42 inch length works for many pallets, crates, and bundled materials when the load is supported and positioned correctly. The 4 inch width provides a bearing surface, while the 1 1/2 inch thickness distinguishes this model from thinner 42 inch forks in PRO-Link’s Class 2 selection.

Compare the 2A 150-4-42 with the 2A 138-4-42 if you are replacing an existing pair. Both use a 42 inch by 4 inch blade layout and Class 2A mounting, but this model is 1 1/2 inches thick and has a published 5,000 lb pair rating. The 2A 138-4-42 is 1 3/8 inches thick and rated at 4,000 lb per pair. Select by the actual equipment and load requirements rather than assuming the higher rating is automatically appropriate for every carriage.

The forks are made from Cr40 alloy steel. Extra material at the rounded heel reinforces the transition between each horizontal blade and vertical shank, an area exposed to repeated contact and wear. The supplied product information describes digitally controlled manufacturing, dye penetrant testing, and a 3:1 safety factor. Those details describe the fork’s construction and inspection; they do not increase the published working rating or eliminate the need for regular equipment checks.

Confirm Carriage Fit and the Complete Lifting Limit

These 42 inch 5,000 lb Class 2 pallet forks hang from a compatible upper carriage rail and engage the lower rail through their clips. Locking components hold each fork at its selected position. Before ordering, check the existing fork markings and compare the upper and lower clip profiles, carriage rails, lock style, notch engagement, and available side-to-side travel. Class 2 describes a mounting geometry, not a universal fit promise. PRO-Link’s pallet fork class and fit guide explains these checks in greater detail.

For a forklift, use the machine’s documentation and data plate when selecting replacements. A properly designed pallet fork frame on a loader or skid steer may also use Class 2A forks, but the machine attaches to the frame through its own coupler; bare forks do not connect directly to the machine. The frame, carriage, locks, coupler, and forks all need to suit one another and the job.

The 5,000 lb rating applies to the matched pair at a 24 inch load center. A load positioned farther forward may reduce usable capacity. The complete machine may also have a lower rating than the forks. PRO-Link sells this model only in pairs and covers it under its one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the full terms.

Questions & Answers

Does Class 2A tell me how much the forks can lift?

No. Class 2A identifies the clip and carriage mounting arrangement. This pair has its own published 5,000 lb rating at a 24 inch load center; the complete lifting setup may have a lower limit.

What distinguishes this pair from the 2A 138-4-42?

Both have 42 inch blades that are 4 inches wide. This model is 1 1/2 inches thick and rated at 5,000 lb per pair; the 2A 138-4-42 is 1 3/8 inches thick and rated at 4,000 lb per pair.

Can these forks fit any loader pallet fork frame?

Only if the frame has compatible Class 2A carriage rails and locking positions and the entire machine and attachment are properly rated. Check the actual mounting arrangement before ordering.