Capacity per pair
5,500 – 6,900 lb
Fork Back Height
43 – 61 in
Models available
6 variants
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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒1-year warranty
🔨Forged from one piece of carbon steel
📘 Overview
Star Industries over the bucket forks add forklift capability to a loader or backhoe without removing the bucket. The tines hang over the bucket lip on a shaft and are engaged from the operator seat — roll the bucket forward, engage the free-standing forks with the brackets, roll the bucket back to level them, and the machine is a forklift. No one leaves the cab. Two tine sizes are offered: the LBA170 series at 1.5 in x 4 in x 42 in rated 5,500 lb per pair, and the heavier LBA180 series at 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in rated 6,900 lb per pair. Fork back height is matched to the vertical bucket opening it has to clear, from 36 to 54 inches.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks
- LBA170 series tines 1.5 in x 4 in x 42 in, rated 5,500 lb per pair
- LBA180 series tines 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in, rated 6,900 lb per pair
- Fits vertical bucket openings from 36 in up to 54 in depending on model
- Fork back heights 43, 49, 55 and 61 in matched to the bucket opening
- Forged from one piece of premium-grade carbon steel
- Adjustable tine spacing fits buckets with or without teeth
- Installed and removed from the operator seat — no leaving the cab
- One set of tines works across multiple loaders once brackets are fitted
- Supplied with standard 3/4 inch brackets
- Weld-on mounting brackets LBA170B (set of 3) required, sold separately
- Fork shaft LBA170-02, 2 in dia x 80 in, with retainers required, sold separately
- Clamp on pallet forks and bucket fork attachment for loaders and backhoes
- Bucket forks and loader bucket forks that leave the bucket on the machine
- Backhoe bucket forks and over bucket pallet forks on one shaft
- 1-year warranty on over-the-bucket forks, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks
- The bucket stays on the machine — no coupler swap, no setting the bucket down, no walking back for the fork frame. On a backhoe or wheel loader that runs one bucket all day, this is the only way to have forks available without losing the bucket.
- Fitted and removed without leaving the seat — roll the bucket forward, engage the standing forks with the brackets, roll back to level. Three movements, all from the cab, which is what makes it practical to use forks for one pallet and go back to loading.
- Back height is the fitment dimension, not tine length — the fork back has to clear the vertical bucket opening, so a 48 in bucket needs the 55 in back. Matching tine length instead of back height is the usual ordering mistake.
- Adjustable spacing clears bucket teeth — the tines slide on the shaft, so a toothed bucket is not an obstacle and the spacing can be set to the pallet rather than to the bucket.
- One set of forks, several machines — the brackets weld to each bucket and the tines move between them, so a yard with three loaders buys three sets of brackets and one set of forks.
📊 Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks Specifications
| Model | Tine Size | Fits Vertical Bucket Opening | Fork Back Height | Capacity per pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBA170-36 | 1.5 in x 4 in x 42 in | Up to 36 in | 43 in | 5,500 lb |
| LBA170-42 | 1.5 in x 4 in x 42 in | Up to 42 in | 49 in | 5,500 lb |
| LBA180-36 | 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in | Up to 36 in | 43 in | 6,900 lb |
| LBA180-42 | 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in | Up to 42 in | 49 in | 6,900 lb |
| LBA180-48 | 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in | Up to 48 in | 55 in | 6,900 lb |
| LBA180-54 | 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in | Up to 54 in | 61 in | 6,900 lb |
📋 Over-The-Bucket Fork Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| 1.5" x 4" x 42" x 43" Forks for Up to 36" Bucket Opening | LBA170-36 — 42 in tines, 43 in back, 5,500 lb per pair |
| 1.5" x 4" x 42" x 49" Forks for Up to 42" Bucket Opening | LBA170-42 — 42 in tines, 49 in back, 5,500 lb per pair |
| 1.75" x 4" x 48" x 43" Forks for Up to 36" Bucket Opening | LBA180-36 — 48 in tines, 43 in back, 6,900 lb per pair |
| 1.75" x 4" x 48" x 49" Forks for Up to 42" Bucket Opening | LBA180-42 — 48 in tines, 49 in back, 6,900 lb per pair |
| 1.75" x 4" x 48" x 55" Forks for Up to 48" Bucket Opening | LBA180-48 — 48 in tines, 55 in back, 6,900 lb per pair |
| 1.75" x 4" x 48" x 61" Forks for Up to 54" Bucket Opening | LBA180-54 — 48 in tines, 61 in back, 6,900 lb per pair |
| Over the Bucket Mounting Brackets - Set of 3 | LBA170B — universal-fit weld-on brackets, required on each bucket |
| Over the Bucket Fork Shaft - 2" Dia x 80" L | LBA170-02 — fork shaft with retainers, required |
🔗 Brackets and Shaft — Ordered Separately
Over-the-bucket forks need two things fitted to the machine before the tines can be used, and both are ordered separately. The LBA170B mounting bracket set — three universal-fit weld-on brackets — is welded to the bucket and is what the forks engage with. The LBA170-02 fork shaft, 2 inches diameter by 80 inches long and supplied with retainers, carries the tines across the bucket. Both parts fit the LBA170 and LBA180 tine series. Because the brackets weld to each bucket individually, one set of tines can serve several machines once each has its own brackets.
🚜 Which Buckets Fit Over The Bucket Forks?
These forks fit the bucket rather than a coupler, so the dimension that matters is the vertical bucket opening — the height the fork back has to clear. Measure that opening and match it: up to 36 in takes a 43 in back, up to 42 in takes 49 in, up to 48 in takes 55 in and up to 54 in takes 61 in. They suit wheel loaders, backhoe loaders and any machine running a bucket with a straight lip, with or without teeth, since the tine spacing adjusts along the shaft. The LBA170B weld-on brackets and the LBA170-02 shaft must be fitted to the bucket first.
| Your bucket opening | Model to order | Fork back height |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 36 in | LBA170-36 (5,500 lb) or LBA180-36 (6,900 lb) | 43 in |
| Up to 42 in | LBA170-42 (5,500 lb) or LBA180-42 (6,900 lb) | 49 in |
| Up to 48 in | LBA180-48 (6,900 lb) | 55 in |
| Up to 54 in | LBA180-54 (6,900 lb) | 61 in |
| Required on the bucket | LBA170B weld-on bracket set of 3, plus LBA170-02 fork shaft | Ordered separately |
❓ Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks Questions, Answered
How do I choose the right over the bucket forks?
Choosing forks for loader bucket work starts with the vertical opening of your bucket, not the tine length. The fork back has to clear that opening: up to 36 inches takes a 43 inch back, up to 42 inches takes 49 inches, up to 48 inches takes 55 inches and up to 54 inches takes 61 inches. Then choose the LBA170 series at 5,500 lb per pair or the heavier LBA180 at 6,900 lb.
What is the difference between the LBA170 and LBA180 series?
Tine section and capacity. LBA170 tines are 1.5 in x 4 in x 42 in rated 5,500 lb per pair. LBA180 tines are 1.75 in x 4 in x 48 in rated 6,900 lb per pair, and the LBA180 series is the only one available for 48 and 54 inch bucket openings.
Do I have to get out of the cab to fit them?
No, and that is the point of the design. Roll the bucket forward, engage the free-standing forks with the brackets, then roll the bucket back to level the forks. All three movements are made from the operator seat.
Are the mounting brackets included?
No, the LBA170B mounting bracket set is ordered separately. It is a set of three universal-fit weld-on brackets that are welded to the bucket. The LBA170-02 fork shaft, 2 inches diameter by 80 inches long with retainers, is also ordered separately.
Will these forks work on a bucket with teeth?
Yes. Tine spacing is adjustable along the shaft, so the forks can be positioned between teeth. That also means spacing is set to suit the pallet rather than being dictated by the bucket.
Can one set of forks be used on more than one loader?
Yes, and it is a common arrangement. The LBA170B brackets weld to each bucket individually, so once every machine has its own bracket set the same tines move between them.
How much can over the bucket forks lift?
The LBA170 series is rated 5,500 lb per pair and the LBA180 series 6,900 lb per pair. Your loader or backhoe rated lift capacity is usually lower than the fork rating, and that is what governs the load.
What are the tines made from?
Each tine is forged from one piece of premium-grade carbon steel, which gives greater strength and resistance to bending than a fabricated tine.
What warranty comes with over the bucket forks?
Star Industries over-the-bucket forks carry a 1-year warranty on over-the-bucket forks and are made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the forks, brackets and shaft to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address, with lift gate service available for residential deliveries.
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