Forklift Mounted Jib Boom - Star Industries

📘 Overview

The Star Industries 1360B Forklift Mounted Jib Boom extends your forklift or telehandler's reach by up to 12 feet with a maximum capacity of 6,000 lbs at 4' extension — enabling precise load placement over and under obstacles that a standard forklift cannot reach. The two-section tubular steel boom telescopes manually from 7' to 12' with a spring-loaded pin system and internal stop to prevent accidental over-extension. Fixed-length models (5', 6', 7') deliver 2,000–6,000 lbs at their set extensions. Includes one swivel hook; slides onto fork tines and pins behind the heel for secure universal mounting. OSHA below-the-hook compliant. Star Industries backs every attachment with a 5-year factory guarantee — USA made since 1981.

⚙️ Key Features

• 1360B (Adjustable): 7' to 12' telescoping reach | 2,000–6,000 lb capacity by position
• Fixed models: 1360B-5FXL (5' @ 2,000 lb) | 1360B-6FXL (6' @ 5,000 lb) | 1360B-7FXL (7' @ 4,000 lb)
• Spring-loaded pin telescoping — pull to extend, release to lock at position
• Internal stop — prevents accidental over-extension of telescopic section
• Slides onto fork tines, pins at heel — universal fit for most forklifts and telehandlers
• One swivel hook included — rated 6,000 lbs; additional hooks available
• Fork pocket: 30" × 7-1/2" × 3-1/2" ID | 24" center-to-center
• OSHA compliant below-the-hook device | 5-year factory guarantee | USA made since 1981

🔑 Benefits

• Eliminates crane rental for overhead and over-obstacle lifts — crane rentals run $500–2,000+/day with minimum call-out fees and scheduling lead time. The 1360B mounts in minutes to your existing forklift and handles the majority of construction and industrial overhead lifts at a fraction of the cost with no scheduling constraints.
• 12' reach accesses spaces where cranes and telehandlers with fixed booms cannot operate — the telescoping design allows the boom to be retracted for travel and approach, then extended precisely to the required position. This is critical in interior construction, loading dock work, and tight-lot industrial settings where a crane cannot swing freely.
• Four hook positions on the adjustable 1360B provide 2,000–6,000 lb capacity across the working range — the load chart covers position 1 (4', 6,000 lb) through position 4 (12', 2,000 lb), allowing operators to select the position matched to the specific lift without swapping booms or rigging.
• Fixed-length models eliminate the one failure point of adjustable booms — pin security under load — in environments where the same lift distance is performed repeatedly, fixed-length models (5', 6', 7') eliminate the spring-loaded pin mechanism entirely, providing a simpler, lower-maintenance option for high-cycle operations.

📊 Specifications

Load Chart — Adjustable 1360B

Fixed Length Models

🔗 Attachment Compatibility

Universal fork-mounted design fits most straight-mast and extendable-reach forklifts. Fork pockets accept tines with 30" minimum length at 24" center-to-center. Must pin the boom behind the heel of each fork and use chain/choker around the fork carriage before use. Do NOT use to carry or elevate personnel.

🚜 Machine Compatibility

Compatible with forklifts and telehandlers — slides onto standard fork tines:

Must pin behind fork heel and use safety chain around fork carriage. Confirm forklift de-rated capacity before use. DO NOT use to elevate personnel.

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