Lift-N-Tow - Star Industries

📘 Overview

The Star Industries Lift-N-Tow attachment turns your forklift into a tug — lifting the front wheels of trailers, carts, or equipment off the ground for precise towing and positioning. Three models: 1396C (standard), 1390B (5,000 lb lift / 10,000 lb tow), and 1395B Super Duty (10,000 lb lift / 16,000 lb tow). Slip-on-forks — no forklift modifications. 5-year factory guarantee. USA since 1981.

⚙️ Key Features

• 1396C: standard model
• 1390B: 5,000 lb lift | 10,000 lb towing capacity
• 1395B Super Duty: 10,000 lb lift | 16,000 lb towing capacity
• Slip-on-forks — no forklift modifications
• Lifts front wheels of towed vehicle for precise steering
• 5-year factory guarantee | USA since 1981

🔑 Benefits

• Lifting front wheels eliminates tire drag and gives precise directional control vs bumper-push towing — pushing trailers with a bumper bar drags the trailer tires across the floor, requiring significant force and creating tire wear. The Lift-N-Tow raises the front wheels, allowing the forklift to steer the trailer precisely with minimal force.
• One machine handles both material handling and towing — eliminates the need for a separate dedicated tow tractor for trailer spotting.
• Super Duty 1395B handles heavy equipment trailers that standard lift models cannot — at 16,000 lb tow capacity, the 1395B handles fully loaded construction equipment trailers that would exceed the 1390B's 10,000 lb rating.
• Slip-on installation and removal in minutes preserves full forklift versatility.

📊 Specifications

🔗 Attachment Compatibility

See Machine Compatibility section below for mount-specific details. Confirm your machine model and attachment interface before ordering.

🚜 Machine Compatibility

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

Must not exceed forklift rated capacity. Confirm machine rated capacity covers lift weight plus towed vehicle at all operating positions.

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📥 Downloads

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