Leading Irish-based implement manufacturer, ProDig Attachments, has just launched a completely new from the ground up folding silage fork ahead of this year’s busy grass season.

Based just outside Carlow, in central Ireland, ProDig have been building class leading attachments since 2011. In 2022, it made the decision to completely redevelop its popular folding fork range with a focus on strength, performance, and weight, after listening to the demands of the modern-day silage contractor.

Now the Mammoth and Taurus ranges of folding forks are ready for action. Available in widths starting from 3.6m (12ft) up to an impressive 5.5m (18ft) and with weights from 1.5-2.2-tonnes, there's a model to suit everything from farmers to contractors.

At the business end, the popular 50mm Hardox tines have been increased to 6ft (1829mm) with an option for 7ft (2090mm) tines for larger machines, enabling them to carry more material in one pass.

Twin, high tensile side tines are bolted in place, rather than welded, for ease of replacement in the event of damage. For safety, the maximum width when folded in transport position is 2.9m, regardless of the working width and for added road safety, an optional tine guard can be fitted.

Up top, the spill frame is bolted to the top frame and has been beefed up in line with the rest of the fork. A removable centre section is standard for machines with Z-bar linkage systems, while the entire spill frame can be easily removed for use in low roof situations.

The folding sides now feature an adjustable wing locking system for more strength and support, and each wing is hydraulically held in place with an added double pilot check valve safety system to prevent creep and protecting against a wing falling during transport in the event of a hydraulic hose failure.

Greaseable 40mm pins are fitted to the double clevis ram ends with 40mm by 50mm replaceable bushings aiding efficiency. The main pivot pins have been beefed up to 80mm by 496mm versions, which again are greaseable and have replaceable bushes.

A new bottom section is constructed from high yield 12mm folded and fabricated plates with an added 12mm Hardox wear strip fitted along the bottom for better wear and component life. An angled plate is now fitted to the top of the entire beam both front and back to prevent material retention while also helping material flow through the fork.

The Taurus range can be specified with increased tine spacing if desired, along with an optional bolt on maize blade. Both the Mammoth and Taurus range can be specified with customer logos, or branding in the wing sections as well as custom colour schemes.