2A 175-4-42 42 inch 6,000 lb Class 2 Pallet Forks

Description

The 2A 175-4-42 42 inch 6,000 lb Class 2 pallet forks are sold as a matched pair for compatible ITA carriages. Each fork has a 1.75 inch thick by 4 inch wide by 42 inch long blade with a standard taper. The pair carries a published 6,000 lb rating at a 24 inch load center, combining a substantial cross section with a shorter blade.

The “2A” designation identifies the upper- and lower-hook arrangement used to connect the forks to a compatible Class 2 carriage. It describes mounting geometry rather than lifting capacity. The carriage, locking system, machine rating, load position, and fork markings must all be checked before the pair enters service.

42 Inch 6,000 lb Class 2 Pallet Forks for Compact Reach

A 42 inch blade can support many common pallets and suitable materials while projecting less distance beyond the carriage than a 48, 60, or 72 inch fork. The shorter working length can improve maneuverability where aisle space or turning room is limited. It must still extend far enough beneath the load to provide appropriate support.

The 4 inch blade width supplies a practical bearing surface beneath pallets, crates, machinery, and other stable loads. Its standard taper reduces tip thickness to assist entry into compatible pallet openings. Buyers should measure opening width, underside clearance, load depth, and required fork spacing rather than selecting forks by capacity alone.

These forks are manufactured from Cr40 alloy steel using automated and digitally controlled processes for consistent dimensions and blade geometry. Additional steel reinforces the heel, the curved area where the horizontal blade meets the upright shank. Because this area experiences repeated contact and loading stress, it should remain a regular inspection point throughout the forks’ service life.

The published 6,000 lb capacity applies to the matched pair at a 24 inch load center. Loads carried farther forward create additional leverage and may reduce the capacity available from the machine. The related pallet fork capacity and load-center guide explains how load position affects a rated lifting system.

Class 2A Carriage Fit, Testing, and Inspection

The upper hook of each fork hangs from the carriage’s top rail, while the lower hook engages the bottom rail. A locking pin holds the fork in its selected side-to-side position. Confirm the carriage class, rail profiles, hook spacing, lock style, notch engagement, carriage width, and existing fork markings. A Class 2 label by itself does not prove that every mounting detail matches.

PRO-Link’s pallet fork class and fit guide provides measuring and identification guidance. Buyers can also compare other Class 2 replacement pallet forks when evaluating different blade lengths, widths, thicknesses, and pair ratings.

Each fork is dye-penetrant tested to check for surface cracks or manufacturing imperfections. The supplied specifications identify ISO 2328 and ISO 2330 production standards, OSHA and ANSI B56 safety guidelines, and a 3:1 safety factor. These details do not increase the published working rating or replace regular inspections.

Check the blades, tips, heels, shanks, hooks, weld areas, locks, and carriage before use. Remove a fork from service if it is cracked, bent, twisted, excessively worn, or unable to lock correctly. Do not mix this fork with a differently sized, rated, or worn fork. The product is sold only as a matched pair and is covered by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the complete terms.

Questions & Answers

Will these forks fit every Class 2 carriage?

No. Confirm the upper and lower rail geometry, hook spacing, locking arrangement, and available fork travel against the actual carriage before ordering.

Is the 6,000 lb capacity assigned to each fork?

No. The published rating is for the matched pair at a 24 inch load center. The complete machine or attachment may have a lower usable capacity.

How does this model differ from the 2A 175-4-48?

Both models use 1.75 inch by 4 inch blades and carry the same published pair rating. This model has 42 inch blades, while the 2A 175-4-48 has 48 inch blades for additional reach.