Complete Over-the-Bucket Fork Kits for Loader Buckets
Add forklift-style handling to a loader bucket with the required tines, brackets, and shaft bundled together.
Star Industries over-the-bucket forks convert a loader bucket into a practical material-handling setup for pallets, jobsite supplies, farm materials, and equipment support tasks. The forks are designed so an operator can attach and remove the fork assembly from the seat after the weld-on brackets are installed on the bucket.
Complete kit included: Each selection includes the matched pair of Star over-the-bucket tines, the LBA170B universal-fit weld-on bracket set, and the LBA170-02 2 in. x 80 in. shaft with retainers. You are ordering the required fork setup for the selected bucket-opening range, not tines by themselves.
Choose the variant by tine length and vertical bucket opening. Confirm your loader bucket opening, loader lift capacity, and installation requirements before ordering. Weld-on brackets should be installed by a qualified welder.
Star Over-the-Bucket Fork Kit Key Features
Complete Required Component Kit
Includes one pair of over-the-bucket tines, one set of three universal-fit weld-on brackets, and one 2 in. x 80 in. shaft with retainers.
Two Fork Capacity Families
42 in. tine kits use Star's 5,500 lb per-pair tine rating. 48 in. tine kits use Star's 6,900 lb per-pair tine rating.
Bucket Opening Fitment Choices
Choose fitment for vertical bucket openings up to 36, 42, 48, or 54 inches, depending on tine family.
Operator-Friendly Attachment
After bracket installation, the free-standing fork assembly is designed to engage from the loader seat by rolling the bucket forward and back.
Forged One-Piece Tines
The forks are forged from one piece of premium-grade carbon steel and fully heat treated.
Installation Required
The included universal-fit brackets must be welded to the bucket. Confirm bucket geometry and placement before welding.
Star Over-the-Bucket Fork Kit Specifications
| Kit SKU |
Tine Length |
Fits Vertical Bucket Opening |
Fork Back |
Fork Tine Capacity |
Listed Shipping Weight |
| LBA170-36-KIT |
42 in. |
Up to 36 in. |
43 in. |
5,500 lb per pair |
395 lb complete kit |
| LBA170-42-KIT |
42 in. |
Up to 42 in. |
49 in. |
5,500 lb per pair |
415 lb complete kit |
| LBA180-36-KIT |
48 in. |
Up to 36 in. |
43 in. |
6,900 lb per pair |
456 lb complete kit |
| LBA180-42-KIT |
48 in. |
Up to 42 in. |
49 in. |
6,900 lb per pair |
485 lb complete kit |
| LBA180-48-KIT |
48 in. |
Up to 48 in. |
55 in. |
6,900 lb per pair |
505 lb complete kit |
| LBA180-54-KIT |
48 in. |
Up to 54 in. |
61 in. |
6,900 lb per pair |
530 lb complete kit |
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Included with every kit: selected pair of tines, LBA170B set of 3 universal-fit weld-on brackets, and LBA170-02 2 in. x 80 in. shaft with retainers.
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Required components: Star identifies the brackets and shaft as required for LBA170 and LBA180 over-the-bucket forks.
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Capacity note: listed fork capacity is for the fork assembly/tines at Star's stated rating and does not equal the loader's safe lift capacity. Over-the-bucket forks move the load center forward and reduce practical loader capacity.
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Installation note: weld-on brackets require proper fitting and welding to the loader bucket before use.
Calculating Your Shipping Quote:
You can instantly calculate shipping quotes to the lower 48 states by adding this product to your cart, proceeding to checkout, and entering your shipping address. Please contact us for international or non-contiguous U.S. freight quotes.
Freight Delivery:
- Most cost-effective: terminal pickup
- Business delivery with loading dock or forklift access
- Residential delivery may require customer offload equipment or liftgate service
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Inspection Upon Delivery is Required: inspect packaging and product before the driver leaves and note any damage on the delivery paperwork.
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Freight Quote Support: contact Yard Patriots if you need help comparing delivery options or arranging special freight requirements.
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Fitment Check: verify vertical bucket opening and loader capacity before purchase.
