2A 175-4-48 48 inch 6,000 lb Class 2 Pallet Forks

Description

The 2A 175-4-48 48 inch 6,000 lb Class 2 pallet forks are a matched pair for compatible ITA carriages. Each fork has a 1.75 inch thick by 4 inch wide by 48 inch long blade with a standard taper. The published rating is 6,000 lb per pair at a 24 inch load center.

ITA Class 2A upper and lower hooks connect each fork to a compatible carriage, while a locking pin holds its selected position. The class designation identifies mounting geometry; it does not establish fit or capacity by itself.

48 Inch 6,000 lb Class 2 Pallet Forks for General Loads

The 48 inch blades provide more support beneath deeper loads than the 42 inch version while requiring less maneuvering room than the 60 or 72 inch models. This working length suits many pallets, crates, bagged products, farm supplies, machinery, and building materials when the load is stable and properly positioned.

Blade length must match both the material and workspace. A fork that projects beyond a pallet can create a contact hazard behind the load, while a short blade may leave material unsupported. Check pallet depth, opening dimensions, underside clearance, aisle space, and the load’s center of gravity before selecting a length.

The 4 inch blade width provides a broad contact surface beneath suitable loads. The 1.75 inch thickness contributes to the model’s published rating but also requires sufficient pallet-opening clearance. Its standard taper helps the tip enter the opening, yet the full-width and full-thickness portion must still pass beneath the load.

A 6,000 lb rating does not authorize every 6,000 lb lift. The published figure applies to the pair at a 24 inch load center. Material carried farther forward creates more leverage and can reduce available capacity. The pallet fork capacity and load-center guide explains how load position affects a lifting system. Follow the lowest rating among the machine, carriage, attachment, forks, and other load-bearing components.

Class 2A Mounting, Construction, and Inspection

The upper hooks hang from the top rail, while the lower hooks engage the bottom rail. Confirm full lock engagement, carriage class, hook spacing, rail profiles, carriage width, and existing fork markings before lifting.

PRO-Link’s pallet fork class and fit guide lists useful measurements to collect. Buyers comparing other lengths or cross sections can also review the available Class 2 replacement pallet forks.

The 2A 175-4-48 forks are manufactured from Cr40 alloy steel using automated and digitally controlled production processes. Additional material reinforces the heel where the blade curves into the upright shank. This high-contact area should be checked regularly for wear, cracking, deformation, and changes in fork angle.

Each fork is dye-penetrant tested for surface cracks or imperfections. Product specifications identify ISO 2328 and ISO 2330 production standards, OSHA and ANSI B56 safety guidelines, and a 3:1 safety factor. These measures do not replace routine inspection or raise the published working rating.

Inspect both forks together, including their tips, blades, heels, shanks, hooks, locks, and carriage engagement. Remove a fork from service if it is damaged, bent, twisted, cracked, excessively worn, or unable to lock correctly. Never pair one new fork with a differently sized or worn fork. PRO-Link covers this product under its one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the complete terms.

Questions & Answers

Can these forks be used on a skid steer or tractor pallet-fork frame?

Yes, but only when the frame has a compatible Class 2A carriage and the complete machine-and-frame system is properly designed and rated for the application.

Is the 6,000 lb rating for each individual fork?

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

How does the 48 inch version compare with the other 2A 175 models?

It provides 6 inches more blade length than the 42 inch model and 12 inches less than the 60 inch model. Choose the length that supports the load without unnecessary forward projection.