2A 150-5-48 48 inch Class 2 Pallet Forks with 5 inch Blades – 6,000 lb Pair

Description

The 2A 150-5-48 are 48 inch Class 2 pallet forks with 5 inch blades, sold as a matched pair for compatible ITA carriages. Each fork is 1 1/2 inches thick and has a standard tapered tip. The pair is rated at 6,000 lb at a 24 inch load center. This configuration is for operators who need a wider support surface beneath pallets and other suitable loads while retaining a 48 inch blade length.

The “2A” designation describes the upper and lower mounting clips that engage a Class 2A carriage. “150” indicates the 1 1/2 inch thickness, “5” the 5 inch blade width, and “48” the blade length. Those details matter when comparing replacement pairs: another fork can share the same mounting class and length while having a different width, cross section, and published rating. Browse PRO-Link’s Class 2 ITA forks to compare those specifications by model.

Why the 5 inch Blade Width Matters

The broad blade offers more contact area under a suitable pallet or load than a 4 inch blade of the same length. This can help support loads whose underside benefits from a wider bearing surface, such as some equipment skids, crates, and bundled materials. Actual stability still depends on fork spacing, load construction, and where the load rests. A wide blade cannot compensate for a damaged pallet or an off-center load.

A standard taper at the tip helps the fork enter pallet openings. Before choosing a 5 inch wide blade, measure the openings and underside clearances of the pallets you handle most often. Wider blades may provide useful contact beneath a load, but they also require enough entry clearance. Compare the job’s reach needs with the 48 inch blade rather than assuming a longer fork would be an automatic improvement.

The forks are made from Cr40 alloy steel with added material at the heel, the rounded transition between the upright shank and the horizontal blade. That part of the fork sees repeated contact and wear during material handling. The supplied specifications describe automated manufacturing controls, dye penetrant testing, and a 3:1 safety factor. These features do not increase the published working rating or replace periodic inspections of the blades, heels, clips, and fork locks.

Match the Carriage and Working Capacity

These 48 inch Class 2 pallet forks with 5 inch blades hang on a compatible upper carriage rail, engage the lower rail, and lock at selected positions along the carriage. Check the existing upper and lower clip profiles, carriage spacing, rail shape, lock design, and notch engagement. Matching the “Class 2” label alone does not prove that a particular machine or attachment frame accepts this pair. PRO-Link’s pallet fork class and fit guide explains what to measure.

The 6,000 lb rating applies to both forks together at a 24 inch load center. The machine, carriage, frame, or coupler may have a lower rating. Loads carried farther forward can also change usable lifting capacity. Use the lowest applicable limit for the entire assembly, and follow the machine’s instructions and capacity plate.

For a loader or skid steer, individual ITA forks attach to a properly designed fork frame, and that frame attaches to the machine through its compatible coupler. They do not mount directly to the machine or replace the shaft-mounted forks used in PRO-Link bucket fork kits. Confirm the complete frame configuration before ordering.

PRO-Link sells the 2A 150-5-48 only as a matched pair. It is covered by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the warranty terms.

Questions & Answers

How is this model different from 2A 150-4-48?

Both have 48 inch blades, 1 1/2 inch thickness, and Class 2A mounting. This model has a 5 inch wide blade and a 6,000 lb pair rating; the 2A 150-4-48 has a 4 inch wide blade and a 5,000 lb pair rating.

Will a 5 inch wide fork enter every pallet?

No. Measure the pallet openings and underside clearance. The tapered tip helps entry, but the full blade width must suit the loads being handled.

Is 6,000 lb the capacity of each fork?

No. It is the published rating for the pair at a 24 inch load center. The complete machine and carriage may have a lower limit.