Buying a Pallet Forks

Universal quick-attach pallet forks for material handling. Most common skid steer attachment.

$800-$4,000

New Price Range

$400-$1,800

Used Price Range

No Hydraulics

Passive Attachment

Spec Benchmarks

No Hydraulics Needed

This is a passive attachment. It works with any skid steer or CTL equipped with a universal quick-attach (SSQA) mounting plate. No auxiliary hydraulic connections required.

Brand Recommendations

Premium
Virnig Manufacturing

Grade 50/80 steel construction

Value
CID/IronCraft

Budget-friendly

🇨🇦 Canadian
HLA Attachments

HLA forks from $790 CAD

New vs Used Pricing

Tier Price Range
Budget New $800-$1,500
Mid-Range New $1,500-$2,500
Premium New $2,500-$4,000
Used (Good Condition) $400-$1,800

Used prices estimated at 40-65% of new for items in good condition. Auction prices typically 30-55% of new.

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Canadian Buying Considerations

Import Costs: US attachments face a 45-90% effective markup in Canada when factoring exchange rates (CAD ~1.35-1.40/USD), potential 25% steel surtax, GST, and cross-border shipping.

Cold-Rated Steel: Canadian-built equipment uses cold-rated steel (CSA G40.21) suitable for -40C. Cheaper imports may use steel that becomes brittle in extreme cold.

Domestic Options: Consider Canadian manufacturers like HLA (Listowel, ON), Conterra (Strathmore, AB), Baumalight (Wallenstein, ON), and Denis Cimaf (Roxton Falls, QC) to avoid import costs.