Product Overview
The EALITA Hydraulic Side Shift Pallet Forks are a Class 2A skid steer pallet fork attachment equipped with a hydraulic side-shifting mechanism that allows the operator to move the entire fork carriage laterally up to ±150mm from the cab, without repositioning the skid steer. Rated to a safe working load of 2,000kg (approximately 4,400 lbs) and compatible with the MP1140 universal quick-attach interface, this side shift pallet fork attachment is designed for precision material handling applications where exact lateral load positioning is critical — making it an essential productivity tool for warehouse operations, loading dock work, tight-aisle storage facilities, and any job site where pallet alignment accuracy directly impacts throughput.
The ±150mm hydraulic side shift range addresses one of the most common inefficiencies in standard pallet fork operation: the need to repeatedly reposition the entire machine to align fork tines with off-center pallet openings or precise storage locations. With conventional fixed-frame forks, even a small lateral misalignment requires the operator to back up, steer, and re-approach — a process that adds time and machine wear to every pick-and-place cycle. With the hydraulic side shifter, the operator makes fine lateral adjustments instantly from the seat, aligning the forks precisely with the target pallet or rack position in a single approach. In high-cycle warehouse or logistics environments, this capability compounds into significant time savings and reduced operator fatigue over a full working shift.
The side shift function complements rather than duplicates the capability of rotational fork attachments. Where a rotating fork frame changes the angular orientation of a load, the side shifter adjusts its lateral position — the two functions address different alignment challenges and are often used together in demanding material handling operations. This makes the hydraulic side shift pallet fork the preferred choice for operators who need precise left-right load placement control in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or multi-rack storage systems where machine repositioning is impractical or impossible.
Operating on a hydraulic flow of 60 LPM at up to 16 MPa, the side shift mechanism integrates directly with the skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic circuit and delivers smooth, controlled lateral movement under full load without pressure spikes or positional drift. The Class 2A frame construction maintains the full 2,000kg safe working load rating throughout the entire side shift range, ensuring structural safety at any lateral position. At 137kg, the attachment adds manageable dead weight to the machine's lift system while delivering the precision positioning capability that significantly higher-cost forklift-mounted side shifters provide. EALITA supports full OEM and custom manufacturing for this side shift pallet fork attachment, including side shift range, SWL rating, tine specification, and interface customization — contact us to discuss your requirements and request a quote.
Details
Features:
·Pallet Forks Frame with Side Shifter
Specifications:
|
Type |
Class |
SWL/kg |
Dimension(WDH)/mm |
Amount of Side Shifter/mm |
Operating Pressure/MPa |
Hydraulic Flow/LPM |
Weight/kg |
|
S-SS2A20-MP1140 |
2A |
2000 |
1240×210×800 |
±150 |
16 |
60 |
137 |
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