HLA 72-Inch Manure Fork for Skid Steers
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Overview
HLA Attachments' 72-inch manure fork uses heavy tines spaced for handling barn pack, loose straw, silage, and feed waste. The open construction reduces weight compared to a closed-bottom manure bucket while still moving bulk material. Ontario-manufactured for Canadian livestock farms. Available through HLA dealers.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: manure/silage fork
- Application: barn pack, loose straw, silage, feed waste
- Construction: open heavy tine
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Typical frame weight: 600–750 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: none required — passive attachment, no auxiliary hydraulics
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You lift pallets, bundles, or stacked material regularly and want the machine you already own to do it
- Quick-attach compatibility means you can swap in forks without a second machine
⛔ Skip if…
- Your loads are heavy round stock or poles — pipe grapple tines handle those better
- The fork weight would push your machine near its ROC limit for the loads you're lifting
🔍 Also consider…
- Bale spear for farming operations with round or square bales
- Pipe grapple forks for cylindrical or irregular stock
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
About HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
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/hla-manure-fork-72/
