Description

BF8048 Bucket Fork Kit – 8,000 lb Capacity

The BF8048 bucket fork kit is engineered for operators who require maximum lifting strength from a straightforward, heavy-duty attachment system. Rated at 8,000 pounds, this over-the-top fork solution converts an existing loader, skid steer, or backhoe bucket into a powerful material-handling tool without the cost or complexity of a dedicated fork frame.

Designed for demanding agricultural, construction, and industrial applications, the BF8048 provides serious lifting capability while maintaining installation simplicity and equipment versatility. It allows operators to handle heavy palletized materials, lumber, pipe, logs, fencing supplies, and bulk jobsite loads using equipment already in service.

Heavy-Duty Design & Load Capacity

The BF8048 bucket fork kit includes:

• One pair of 48-inch fork blades with welded bushings

• A 2-inch diameter by 87-inch solid steel shaft

• Four weld-on steel top hooks

• A large washer with hitch pin for shaft retention

The 48-inch fork blades provide excellent reach and stability when lifting longer or heavier loads. The 8,000 lb rating makes this system suitable for high-capacity lifting applications where strength and load control are essential.

Designed to fit buckets with openings up to 43 inches, this kit accommodates a wide range of larger skid steer, loader, and backhoe buckets.

Over-the-Top Mounting for Efficient Operation

Installation of the BF8048 requires welding the supplied hooks to the top front edge of the bucket. Once installed, the shaft rests securely in place and the fork blades slide onto the bar using integrated bushings.

The washer and hitch pin secure the shaft during operation. After the hooks are welded, fork installation and removal can be completed quickly without additional tools. Operators engage or disengage the forks using simple bucket tilt movements, minimizing downtime when switching between digging and lifting tasks.

This over-the-top design allows equipment to remain versatile throughout the workday without permanent frame modifications.

Versatility for Heavy-Duty Applications

The BF8048 bucket fork kit is well suited for:

• Heavy pallet handling

• Construction material transport

• Agricultural supply movement

• Pipe and lumber lifting

• Log and equipment loading

By converting an existing bucket, operators can expand machine capability while maintaining flexibility across multiple job functions.

Built in the USA & Backed by Warranty

The BF8048 bucket fork kit is built at our AG-GO warehouse and designed by our engineer to meet the demands of real-world lifting environments. Domestic fabrication ensures structural strength, consistent weld integrity, and dependable long-term durability.

This product is backed by our 1-year warranty against product defects, providing confidence in performance, strength, and reliability.