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Press Release: The Forkster™ Story
Kaltec
of Minnesota, Inc. has introduced its Forkster™
line of skid steer attachments.
The patented Forkster™
is geared towards solving a primary drawback of a standard
skid steer loader, its material handling capacity. As the skid steer has evolved
into a vital tool for construction businesses of all sizes, more and more uses
have been realized. Currently, over 70 attachments are available for specific
purposes.
There are more potential "Material-Handling" uses for a skid steer loader than
there are "Digging-in-the-Dirt" uses. Most of these have not been discovered yet
due to an inherent problem of the skid loader: Lift Height and Lift Capacity.
Enter the Forkster™
The Forkster™
provides a safe and stable lifting media by providing
load-stabilizing wheels on the lifting chassis. This eliminates the tipping
danger that traditional lifting methods have presented. The Forkster™
is designed
such that the majority of the load is centered on the unit itself, transferring
very little stress back to the loader arms of the skid steer. This allows the
operator to safely transport very heavy loads in nearly any terrain.
From
the ground up, the Forkster's design is intended to maintain the small
footprint, and nimble handling characteristics of the skid steer. The Forkster's
arms are adjustable allowing it to fit through small backyard entrances, while
still capably handling large pallets or other loads. The 8-ply turf tires caster
easily even in rough terrain. The Forkster™
offers 15 of articulation both Left
and Right, allowing it to maneuver in uneven landscape easily.
Various models are offered to fit the operator's lifting requirements and type
of skid steer.
The Forkster™
2508 model is geared towards the mini-skid industry. The standard
adapter plate accommodates the Toro Dingo, Ditch Witch SK500 and Ramrod Taskmaster. With a
lift capacity of 2500 lbs and lift height exceeding 8 feet, it exponentially
increases the material handling capability of the mini skid. Imagine being able
to bring a full pallet of sod through a small backyard gate!
The Forkster™
3316 includes the industry standard Universal Adapter Plate,
compatible with nearly every current skid steer model. Lift capacity of 3300 lbs
suits this model to heavy pallet stock that only the very largest skid steers
can compare to, with stability that none can match. Lift height to the top of
the fork is nearly 16 feet, accommodating easy access to the 2nd story of most
homes. The optional boom extends to 21 feet, making an easy solution for setting
roof trusses.
A dealer chain is currently being constructed across the country. For more
specifications and sales information, please see www.forkster.com, or contact
the Kaltec of Minnesota Forkster™
Sales Unit at (763) 295.2360.