Overall Length
72 in
Models available
3 variants
Supplied
Pair
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒5-year factory guarantee
⏳Fits in seconds, one operator
📘 Overview
Star Industries fork extensions slide over the forks you already have and take them out to 72 inches, so a forklift can get under a long or awkward load without buying dedicated long forks. Three sizes cover the common fork widths — 1664 for 4 inch forks, 1665 for 5 inch, and 1666 for 6 inch — all sized for 48 inch long forks and sold as a pair. One operator installs or removes them in seconds. Because extensions move the load centre forward, forklift capacity is substantially reduced when they are fitted, and the load must sit against the backstop rather than out at the tips.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Fork Extensions
- Three sizes: 1664 for 4 in wide forks, 1665 for 5 in, 1666 for 6 in
- All extend to 72 in overall length, for 48 in long forks
- Sold as a pair
- One operator installs or removes them in seconds — no lifting equipment needed
- Overall extension length must not exceed 150 percent of the fork length
- Inside width of the extension must not be more than 1/2 in wider than the fork
- Load must be centred on the extensions or closer to the backstop, never at the tips
- Slip-on design — no modification to the forklift or the forks
- Pallet fork extensions and fork sleeve extensions for bulky and awkward loads
- Forklift fork extensions supplied as a fork extension pair, not singly
- Fork extension slippers that extend forklift forks without new forks
- 5-year factory guarantee, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Fork Extensions
- Cheaper and faster than a second set of long forks — a pair of extensions costs a fraction of dedicated 72 inch forks and goes on and off in seconds, so the machine keeps its normal forks for everything else.
- The half-inch fit rule is what keeps them safe — an extension more than 1/2 inch wider inside than the fork lets the fork move inside the sleeve under load, which is how extensions come loose. Match the size to your fork width exactly.
- 150 percent is the length limit, and 72 inches on 48 inch forks is exactly at it — that is why these are sized for 48 inch forks specifically rather than sold as a universal length.
- Capacity drops substantially when extensions are fitted — moving the load centre beyond the standard 24 inch rating point cuts what the machine can safely lift, and the reduction is far larger than most operators expect.
- Load against the backstop, never on the tips — picking a load with the tips of an extension puts the whole moment at the furthest possible point and is the single commonest way extensions bend.
📊 Star Industries Fork Extensions Specifications
| Model | Fits Forks | Overall Length | Supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1664 | 4 in wide x 48 in long | 72 in | Pair |
| 1665 | 5 in wide x 48 in long | 72 in | Pair |
| 1666 | 6 in wide x 48 in long | 72 in | Pair |
📋 Fork Extension Sizes at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| 4" X 48" | 1664 — for 4 in wide x 48 in long forks, 72 in overall, sold as a pair |
| 5" X 48" | 1665 — for 5 in wide x 48 in long forks, 72 in overall, sold as a pair |
| 6" X 48" | 1666 — for 6 in wide x 48 in long forks, 72 in overall, sold as a pair |
🔗 Safe Use Limits for Fork Extensions
Three limits govern fork extensions and all three are about keeping the extension on the fork. Overall extension length must not exceed 150 percent of the fork length, which is why 72 inch extensions are specified for 48 inch forks. The inside width of the extension must not be more than 1/2 inch wider than the fork, so match 1664, 1665 or 1666 to your actual fork width. And the load must be centred on the extensions or nearer the backstop, never picked up on the tips. Retaining pins secure each extension in place before use.
🚜 Which Forklifts Fit These Fork Extensions?
Fork extensions fit the forks rather than the machine, so what matters is fork size. Star builds them for 48 inch long forks in 4, 5 and 6 inch widths, which covers most warehouse and rough-terrain forklifts and telehandlers. Measure your fork width and length before ordering and match it exactly: the extension must be no more than 1/2 inch wider inside than the fork. Remember that fitting extensions reduces forklift capacity substantially, because the load centre moves well beyond the standard rating point — check your machine load chart at the new load centre before lifting.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fork length | 48 in — extensions are 72 in, at the 150 percent limit |
| Fork widths available | 4 in (1664), 5 in (1665), 6 in (1666) |
| Fit tolerance | Extension inside width no more than 1/2 in wider than the fork |
| Machine types | Warehouse forklifts, rough-terrain forklifts and telehandlers |
| Capacity effect | Substantially reduced — check the load chart at the new load centre |
❓ Star Industries Fork Extensions Questions, Answered
Which fork extension size do I need?
Match forklift extensions to your fork width. The 1664 fits 4 inch wide forks, the 1665 fits 5 inch and the 1666 fits 6 inch, all for 48 inch long forks. The extension must be no more than 1/2 inch wider inside than the fork, so measure rather than estimate.
How long are Star fork extensions?
All three sizes extend to 72 inches overall. They are specified for 48 inch forks because overall extension length must not exceed 150 percent of the fork length, and 72 inches on 48 inch forks is exactly at that limit.
Do fork extensions reduce forklift capacity?
Yes, substantially. Extensions move the load centre well beyond the standard 24 inch rating point, and forklift capacity falls sharply as load centre increases. Check your machine load chart at the new load centre before lifting, rather than assuming the rated capacity still applies.
Can I put fork extensions on shorter forks?
Not these. The 150 percent rule means 72 inch extensions require forks at least 48 inches long. Fitting long extensions to short forks leaves too little fork inside the sleeve to carry the load safely.
Where should the load sit on fork extensions?
Centred on the extensions or closer to the backstop. Never pick up a load on the tips of the extensions — that places the entire load moment at the furthest point from the carriage and is the commonest cause of bent extensions.
Are fork extensions sold individually or as a pair?
As a pair. Each of the 1664, 1665 and 1666 is supplied as two extensions.
How long does it take to fit fork extensions?
Seconds, and one operator can do it. They slide over the existing forks and are secured with retaining pins — no lifting equipment and no modification to the machine or the forks.
Will fork extensions fit a telehandler?
They fit the forks rather than the machine, so a telehandler running 48 inch forks in 4, 5 or 6 inch width takes them. Measure the fork width first, and be particularly careful with the capacity reduction on a machine that also works at reach.
What warranty comes with fork extensions?
Star Industries fork extensions carry a 5-year factory guarantee and are made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the extensions to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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