Fixed Length
1142 – 6 ft, 10,000 lb
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4 variants
Type
Fixed length / Adjustable
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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒5-year factory guarantee
🔨Expandable — buy the length you need now
📘 Overview
A Star Industries crane spreader bar handles long material that bends under its own weight — rebar cages, steel and timber trusses, roofing sheets and building beams — by spreading the pick across two points instead of one. Four models cover fixed and adjustable requirements. The fixed 1142 is 6 ft rated 10,000 lb and the 1177A is 12 ft rated 20,000 lb. The adjustable 1150A covers 8 to 12 ft and the 1160A covers 12 to 20 ft, both with capacity stepping down as length increases. All meet OSHA and ANSI requirements.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Crane Spreader Bar
- Fixed length 1142 — 6 ft, 10,000 lb
- Fixed length 1177A — 12 ft, 20,000 lb
- Adjustable 1150A — 8 ft to 12 ft, rated 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb by setting
- Adjustable 1160A — 12 ft to 20 ft, rated 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb by setting
- Capacity reduces as the bar is extended — each setting has its own rating
- All models meet OSHA and ANSI requirements
- Suitable for handling rebar and rebar cages, steel and wooden trusses, beams and roofing sheets
- Popular with metal building erectors
- Expandable design — buy the length you need now and add sections later
- A lifting beam and spreader bar for lifting long material without bending it
- Available as a fixed length spreader bar or an adjustable spreader bar
- A crane lifting beam and rebar spreader bar for cages, trusses and sheet
- 5-year factory guarantee, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Crane Spreader Bar
- Long material bends on a single pick — a 20 ft truss or a rebar cage lifted at one point sags and can deform permanently. Two spread points is the difference between delivering material and rejecting it.
- Adjustable capacity is not one number — the 1160A is rated 16,800 lb at its shortest setting and 8,000 lb fully extended. Reading only the headline figure is how a bar gets overloaded at length.
- Fixed bars carry more for the same length — the fixed 12 ft 1177A is rated 20,000 lb, where the adjustable 1160A at 12 ft carries 16,800 lb. If your length never changes, fixed is the stronger and cheaper choice.
- Buy the length you need now, extend later — the expandable design means additional sections can be purchased when job requirements change, rather than replacing the whole bar.
- OSHA and ANSI compliance is a documented requirement, not a claim — spreader bars are below-the-hook lifting devices and are inspected as such, so the compliance matters at audit as well as in use.
📊 Star Industries Crane Spreader Bar Specifications
| Model | Type | Size | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1142 | Fixed length | 6 ft | 10,000 lb |
| 1177A | Fixed length | 12 ft | 20,000 lb |
| 1150A | Adjustable | 8 ft to 12 ft | 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb by setting |
| 1160A | Adjustable | 12 ft to 20 ft | 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb by setting |
📋 Crane Spreader Bar Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| 6' Fixed Length Crane Spreader Bar | 1142 — 6 ft fixed, 10,000 lb |
| 12' Fixed Length Crane Spreader Bar | 1177A — 12 ft fixed, 20,000 lb |
| 8'-12' Adjustable Length Crane Spreader Bar | 1150A — 8 to 12 ft, rated 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb by setting |
| 12'-20' Adjustable Length Crane Spreader Bar | 1160A — 12 to 20 ft, rated 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb by setting |
🔗 Choosing Between Fixed and Adjustable
If the material you lift is always the same length, a fixed bar is stronger for the money — the 12 ft 1177A carries 20,000 lb where the adjustable 1160A at the same length carries 16,800 lb. If lengths vary, the adjustable bars cover a range on one device, provided the operator reads the rating for the setting in use rather than the headline figure. Star also builds a forklift version of the spreader bar range with fork pockets, for sites where the material is handled by telehandler rather than by crane.
🚜 Which Cranes Fit This Crane Spreader Bar?
These are below-the-hook lifting devices with no machine mount — the bar hangs from the crane hook and the load hangs from the bar. What governs the lift is the lowest of three numbers: the bar rating at the setting in use, your rigging rating, and the crane capacity at working radius. On adjustable bars the setting matters, because capacity falls as the bar extends. The empty weight of the bar, from 242 lb on the 1142 up to 1,008 lb on the 1160A, counts against crane capacity as well.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Attachment | Below the hook — no machine mount |
| Capacity on adjustable bars | Varies by setting — read the rating for the length in use |
| Standards | Meets OSHA and ANSI requirements |
| Governing limit | Lowest of bar rating at setting, rigging rating and crane capacity at radius |
| Forklift alternative | Star builds a fork-pocket spreader bar range for telehandler use |
❓ Star Industries Crane Spreader Bar Questions, Answered
Why use a spreader bar instead of a single pick?
Long material bends under its own weight when lifted at one point. A rebar cage, a 20 ft truss or a bundle of roofing sheets can deform permanently on a single pick. A spreader bar splits the lift across two points so the material stays straight.
Should I choose a fixed or adjustable spreader bar?
For a spreader bar crane setup with consistent material length, fixed is stronger for the money: the 12 ft 1177A carries 20,000 lb where the adjustable 1160A at 12 ft carries 16,800 lb. If lengths vary, the adjustable 1150A covers 8 to 12 ft and the 1160A covers 12 to 20 ft.
Does the capacity change when I extend an adjustable bar?
Yes, and this is the most important thing to understand about them. The 1150A is rated 8,000 lb, 6,400 lb and 5,000 lb across its settings, and the 1160A is rated 16,800 lb, 11,200 lb and 8,000 lb. Always read the rating for the setting in use, not the headline figure.
What can a crane spreader bar handle?
Rebar and rebar cages, steel and wooden trusses, building beams, metal roofing sheets and siding — anything long enough that a single pick point would let it bend. Metal building erectors are the most frequent users.
Do Star spreader bars meet OSHA and ANSI requirements?
Yes. All spreader bar models meet OSHA and ANSI requirements. Spreader bars are classed as below-the-hook lifting devices and are subject to periodic inspection, so documented compliance matters at audit as well as in use.
Can I extend a spreader bar later?
Yes. The design is expandable, so you can purchase the length you need now and add sections when job requirements change rather than buying a second bar.
Is there a spreader bar for forklifts rather than cranes?
Yes. Star builds a heavy duty forklift spreader bar range with fork pockets that accept forks up to 7 inches wide by 3 inches thick, in fixed and extendable-reach versions, for material handled by telehandler rather than crane.
How much does a spreader bar weigh?
From 242 lb on the 6 ft 1142 up to 1,008 lb on the 12 to 20 ft 1160A. That weight counts against your crane capacity at working radius alongside the load itself.
What warranty comes with a crane spreader bar?
The Star Industries crane spreader bars carry a 5-year factory guarantee and are made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the spreader bar 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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