Berlon Industries 48-Inch Pallet Forks for Skid Steers
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Overview
Berlon Industries' 48-inch pallet forks are Canadian-made fork sets for skid steer material handling on Canadian farms, construction sites, and municipalities. The 48-inch tine length handles standard palletized goods, lumber bundles, and building materials efficiently. Alberta-manufactured to handle Canadian working conditions, including cold-weather brittleness. Available through Berlon's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by Berlon Industries (Alberta). Available through Berlon's Canadian dealer network.
Key Facts
- Tine length: 48 inches
- Type: standard pallet forks
- Manufacturer: Canadian-made by Berlon Industries, Alberta
- Application: pallet handling, lumber, building materials
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Hydraulic flow: none required — passive attachment, no auxiliary hydraulics
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You lift pallets, bags, small bundles, or materials up to 4,000 lbs regularly
- Your machine is mid-frame (S450–S570 class) and typical loads are within standard-duty capacity
⛔ Skip if…
- You regularly lift heavy or awkward loads over 5,000 lbs — standard-duty tines can bend under shock loads
- Bin moves, heavy concrete, or steel pipe are common — heavy-duty tines are worth the cost
🔍 Also consider…
- Heavy-duty pallet forks if your load weights push the limit of the frame rating
- Fork frame carriage upgrade if you want a higher ITA carriage class for more lift capacity
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
About Berlon in Canada
Berlon Industries builds attachments in Alberta, making them one of the few truly Prairie-made brands. Berlon products are engineered for Canadian conditions with local dealer support across Western Canada.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect tines weekly for bending, spreading, or cracking — a deformed tine is a structural failure, not cosmetic; take it out of service immediately
- Check tine adjustment pins and stops before every heavy lift — loose pins allow tines to shift under load
- Grease carriage slide bearings and tine clamp mechanisms monthly
- Inspect frame welds for cracking, especially around the top hook and lower receiver bar — these are the highest-stress points on the frame
- Verify load rating labels are legible on the frame; worn or missing labels are a safety compliance issue in commercial and regulated jobsite use
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/pallet-forks/berlon-pallet-forks-48/
