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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒5-year factory guarantee
🚧Meets OSHA and ANSI requirements
📘 Overview
A Star Industries forklift spreader bar handles long material — beams, trusses, rebar cages and roofing sheets — from a forklift or telehandler rather than a crane. It is a universal slip-on-forks fit for both straight mast and extendable reach machines, and the fork pockets accept forks up to 7 inches wide by 3 inches thick. Fixed lengths cover 6, 7 and 12 ft at 10,000, 34,000 and 20,000 lb. Adjustable bars cover 8 to 12 ft and 12 to 20 ft, with the rating stepping down as the bar extends. Every model meets OSHA and ANSI requirements, and the range is expandable so a bar can be lengthened later.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Heavy Duty Forklift Spreader Bar
- Fixed 1140 — 6 ft, 10,000 lb, fork pockets 39 in OC, requires 48 in or wider carriage
- Fixed 1140-24CC — 6 ft, 10,000 lb, fork pockets 24 in OC, requires 32 in or wider carriage
- Fixed 1149 — 7 ft, 34,000 lb, fork pockets 39 in OC — the highest capacity in the range
- Fixed 1177B — 12 ft, 20,000 lb, fork pockets 39 in OC
- Adjustable 1150C — 8 to 12 ft, rated 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb by setting, pockets 39 in OC
- Adjustable 1150C-FP30OC — 8 to 12 ft, same ratings, pockets 30 in OC, requires 38 in or wider carriage
- Adjustable 1160B — 12 to 20 ft, rated 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb by setting
- Adjustable 1160BA — 12 to 20 ft, same ratings, includes crane pick points
- Capacity reduces as an adjustable bar is extended — each setting has its own rating
- Universal slip-on-forks fit for straight mast and extendable reach forklifts
- Fork pockets accept forks up to 7 in wide by 3 in thick
- A telehandler spreader bar and forklift lifting beam meeting OSHA and ANSI requirements
- Available as a fixed length spreader bar or an adjustable spreader bar
- A lifting beam and rebar spreader bar for cages, trusses and sheet material
- 5-year factory guarantee, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Heavy Duty Forklift Spreader Bar
- Fork pocket spacing decides fitment, not just length — the same 6 ft bar comes as the 1140 at 39 in on centre needing a 48 in carriage, or the 1140-24CC at 24 in on centre needing only 32 in. Ordering on length alone is how a bar arrives that will not sit on the forks.
- The 7 ft 1149 carries more than the 12 ft bar — 34,000 lb against 20,000 lb. Capacity is not proportional to length, so the shortest bar that reaches is usually the strongest option available to you.
- Adjustable capacity is three numbers, not one — the 1160B is rated 16,800 lb at its shortest setting and 8,000 lb fully extended. Reading only the headline figure is how an extended bar gets overloaded.
- The 1160BA adds crane pick points — one bar that works on forks and below a hook, which matters on a site where material is set by telehandler in one area and crane in another.
- Buy the length you need now and extend later — the range is expandable, so additional sections can be purchased when job requirements change rather than replacing the bar.
📊 Star Industries Heavy Duty Forklift Spreader Bar Specifications
| Model | Type | Size | Capacity | Fork Pockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1140 | Fixed | 6 ft | 10,000 lb | 39 in OC — requires 48 in or wider carriage |
| 1140-24CC | Fixed | 6 ft | 10,000 lb | 24 in OC — requires 32 in or wider carriage |
| 1149 | Fixed | 7 ft | 34,000 lb | 39 in OC — requires 48 in or wider carriage |
| 1177B | Fixed | 12 ft | 20,000 lb | 39 in OC — requires 48 in or wider carriage |
| 1150C | Adjustable | 8 to 12 ft | 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb | 39 in OC — requires 48 in or wider carriage |
| 1150C-FP30OC | Adjustable | 8 to 12 ft | 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb | 30 in OC — requires 38 in or wider carriage |
| 1160B | Adjustable | 12 to 20 ft | 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb | 39 in OC — requires 48 in or wider carriage |
| 1160BA | Adjustable | 12 to 20 ft | 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb | 39 in OC, includes crane pick points |
📋 Forklift Spreader Bar Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| Fixed Fork - 6' (10000 LBS) | 1140 — 6 ft fixed, 10,000 lb, 39 in OC pockets |
| Fixed Fork - 6' (10000 LBS) - 24 OC | 1140-24CC — 6 ft fixed, 10,000 lb, 24 in OC pockets for narrower carriages |
| Fixed Fork - 7' (340000 LBS) | 1149 — 7 ft fixed, 34,000 lb, the highest capacity in the range |
| Fixed Fork - 12' (20000 LBS) | 1177B — 12 ft fixed, 20,000 lb, 39 in OC pockets |
| Adjustable Fork - 8 to 12 ft (5000-64000-8000) 39? OC | 1150C — 8 to 12 ft, rated 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lb by setting, 39 in OC |
| Adjustable Fork - 8 to 12 ft (5000-6400-8000) 30" OC | 1150C-FP30OC — same ratings, 30 in OC pockets for a 38 in carriage |
| Adjustable Fork - 12 to 20 ft (8000-11200-16800) 39" OC | 1160B — 12 to 20 ft, rated 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lb by setting |
| Adjustable Fork - 12 to 20 ft (8000-11200-16800) 39? OC – Includes crane pick points | 1160BA — same as the 1160B with crane pick points added |
🔗 Matching a Spreader Bar to Your Carriage
Two dimensions decide whether a bar fits: fork pocket spacing and carriage width. Most models use 39 inch on centre pockets and require a 48 inch or wider carriage. Two alternatives exist for narrower machines — the 1140-24CC at 24 inch centres needs only a 32 inch carriage, and the 1150C-FP30OC at 30 inch centres needs 38 inches. All pockets accept forks up to 7 inches wide by 3 inches thick. Measure your carriage width and fork size before ordering. If you need to lift below a crane hook as well, the 1160BA includes crane pick points, and Star also builds a dedicated crane spreader bar range.
🚜 Which Forklifts Fit This Forklift Spreader Bar?
The bar is a universal slip-on-forks fit for both straight mast and extendable reach forklifts, including rough terrain machines. What governs fitment is carriage width against fork pocket spacing, and fork size against the pocket opening of 7 inches wide by 3 inches thick. What governs the lift is the lowest of the bar rating at the setting in use, your rigging rating, and the forklift load chart at the height and reach you are working at — a long bar moves the load centre well forward, which reduces machine capacity substantially.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Universal slip-on-forks |
| Machine types | Straight mast and extendable reach forklifts, including rough terrain |
| Fork pocket opening | Accepts forks up to 7 in wide x 3 in thick |
| Carriage width needed | 48 in for 39 in OC models; 38 in for 30 in OC; 32 in for 24 in OC |
| Standards | All models meet OSHA and ANSI requirements |
❓ Star Industries Heavy Duty Forklift Spreader Bar Questions, Answered
Which forklift spreader bar length do I need?
For a spreader bar for lifting long material, take the shortest that spans it safely. Capacity is not proportional to length: the 7 ft 1149 is rated 34,000 lb while the 12 ft 1177B is rated 20,000 lb, so a shorter bar is often the stronger choice as well as the cheaper one.
Will the bar fit my forklift carriage?
Check fork pocket spacing against carriage width. Most models use 39 inch on centre pockets and need a 48 inch or wider carriage. For narrower machines the 1140-24CC uses 24 inch centres and needs only 32 inches, and the 1150C-FP30OC uses 30 inch centres and needs 38 inches.
Does capacity change when I extend an adjustable bar?
Yes, and it is the most important thing to know about them. The 1150C is rated 8,000, 6,400 and 5,000 lb across its settings, and the 1160B is rated 16,800, 11,200 and 8,000 lb. Always use the rating for the setting in use rather than the headline figure.
What size forks do the pockets accept?
Up to 7 inches wide by 3 inches thick on all models. Measure your forks before ordering, since a fork larger than the pocket will not seat and a much smaller one lets the bar move on the forks.
Can a forklift spreader bar be used on a crane?
The 1160BA includes crane pick points, so it works both on forks and below a hook. The other models are fork-mounted only. Star also builds a dedicated crane spreader bar range if crane use is the main requirement.
Do these bars meet OSHA and ANSI requirements?
Yes, all spreader bar models meet OSHA and ANSI requirements. Spreader bars are below-the-hook lifting devices subject to periodic inspection, so documented compliance matters at audit as well as in use.
Does a spreader bar reduce my forklift capacity?
Substantially. A long bar moves the load centre well forward of the carriage, and forklift capacity falls sharply as load centre increases. Check the machine load chart at the resulting load centre, not the rated capacity at 24 inches.
Can I extend a bar later?
Yes. The range is expandable, so you can buy the length you need now and purchase additional sections when job requirements change, rather than replacing the whole bar.
What warranty comes with a forklift spreader bar?
The Star Industries forklift 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, entering your carriage width and fork dimensions on the order page. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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