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Star over the bucket forks
Over-the-bucket forks side view
Over-the-bucket forks on site
Over-the-bucket forks close up
Over-the-bucket forks worksite ready

Star Industries

Star Industries Over-the-Bucket Forks – 42" & 48" Tines for Loader Buckets

SKU LBA170-36+LBA170B+LBA170-02
$1,592.00
$1,592.00

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Estimated shipping time

Order cutoff: 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Handling time: 1 to 3 business days
Transit time: 3 to 7 business days
Total delivery time: 4 to 10 business days

These are estimates, not guarantees. We do not warehouse equipment ourselves — your order is placed with the manufacturer once you buy, and most items are released for shipment within 1 to 3 business days. If your item is on back-order, or the manufacturer confirms a longer lead time, we will contact you promptly and you may cancel for a full refund with no fee.

Standard shipping (free on every order) is curbside or dock-to-dock delivery to a commercial address in the 48 contiguous states and DC, or parcel delivery for smaller items. We are not currently set up to ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or other US territories. Liftgate, residential, limited-access and inside delivery, rigging and crating are not included — typically $150 to several hundred dollars, quoted in writing and charged only with your prior approval.

Freight deliveries require a scheduled appointment and someone must be present to sign. Need a firm date before you buy? Call (720) 575-1376 or email support@techforgedirect.com with the model number.

Shipping Cost

Free standard shipping on every order to the 48 contiguous states and DC. No minimum order and no shipping charge at checkout.

What is your Return Policy?

30 days to request a return from the date you receive your order. Email support@techforgedirect.com with your order number and reason. We will assess your request and, once approved, send you an RMA number and detailed instructions. Do not ship anything back before you have an RMA number.

1. Return shipping costs

You as the customer are responsible for paying the return shipping costs of the items in your order. On freight-shipped machinery this can be substantial — we quote the exact amount in writing before you commit, so you decide with the full figure in front of you.

2. Preparing your return

Parcel-sized items: we email you a return label, and its cost is deducted from your refund. Freight items are collected under a bill of lading we arrange. The item must be unopened, unused and in delivery condition, including all original packaging and accessories, in a condition such that it can be re-sold as new. Machinery must not have been wired in or powered on. Photographic evidence is required.

3. Restocking fee

Change-of-mind returns carry a 25% restocking fee, deducted from your refund. On a $10,000 machine that is $2,500.

4. Damaged or incorrect products

Note it immediately when signing for delivery and send photographs to support@techforgedirect.com the day of delivery. We will ensure you get the correct product you ordered, undamaged, as soon as possible, at no cost to you — no return shipping charge and no restocking fee.

5. Refunds

Processed within 7 business days of your returned item being received and inspected.

6. Cancellations

Cancel any time before your order ships for a full refund with no fee.

See our full Return and Refund Policy and Cancellation Policy.

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Product Description

Star Industries Over-the-Bucket Forks

  • Forged from one piece of premium-grade carbon-steel
  • Universal-fit weld-on brackets
  • Operators can fit and remove the forks alone
  • No tools needed and operators don’t even have to leave their seat

Add the convenience of a forklift to your loader

Add the versatility of a forklift to your wheel loader or backhoe with Star Industries Over-the-Bucket Forks. Three universal-fit brackets weld to the back of your bucket; the free-standing fork assembly hangs from them on a 2″ solid steel shaft.

Add and remove forks from the comfort of the operator’s seat

  1. Roll bucket forward
  2. Engage free-standing forks with brackets
  3. Roll bucket back to level forks

Ordering Notes

  • Complete Set = one pair of tines + one set of 3 mounting brackets (LBA170B) + one 2″ x 80″ shaft (LBA170-02). This is what most first-time buyers need.
  • Already have brackets and a shaft? Choose Tines Only. Brackets and shaft are also sold separately.
  • Choose the tine size by your bucket’s vertical opening (measure from the bucket floor to the top edge at the cutting edge).

Specifications

Tines (sold as a pair)

Model Tine Size Capacity per Pair Fits Vertical Bucket Openings Up To Fork Back Weight
LBA170-36 1½″ x 4″ x 42″ 5,500 lbs 36″ 43″ 285 lbs
LBA170-42 1½″ x 4″ x 42″ 5,500 lbs 42″ 49″ 305 lbs
LBA180-36 1¾″ x 4″ x 48″ 6,900 lbs 36″ 43″ 346 lbs
LBA180-42 1¾″ x 4″ x 48″ 6,900 lbs 42″ 49″ 375 lbs
LBA180-48 1¾″ x 4″ x 48″ 6,900 lbs 48″ 55″ 395 lbs
LBA180-54 1¾″ x 4″ x 48″ 6,900 lbs 54″ 61″ 420 lbs

Brackets & Shaft

Model Description Weight
LBA170B Set of 3 “Universal-Fit” weld-on brackets required for LBA170 and LBA180 40 lbs
LBA170-02 2″ x 80″ solid steel shaft with retainers required for LBA170 and LBA180 70 lbs

Important: The usable lifting capacity is limited by your loader’s rated operating capacity, the bucket weight and the load center—not just the tine rating. Operating manual/safety information available online and at 1-800-541-1797.

Why Over-the-Bucket Forks?

No quick-coupler required

Because the forks hang from brackets welded to the bucket, you get pallet-handling ability on loaders and backhoes without a quick-attach system or a dedicated fork carriage.

Fast changeovers

The operator can engage or remove the forks from the seat in under a minute, switching between digging and material handling as the job requires.

Handles common jobsite loads

Move palletized block, brick, pipe, sod, fencing materials and other palletized supplies around the site or yard.

Two capacity classes

Choose 42″ tines rated 5,500 lbs per pair for lighter loaders, or 48″ tines rated 6,900 lbs per pair for larger machines.

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