Finished Shaft Size
2 – 2.2 in
Models available
6 variants
Overall Shaft Length
51.5 – 75.5 in
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒1-year warranty on replacement forks
🔨Machined to carriage size
📘 Overview
A fork carriage shaft is the bar that shaft-mounted forks hang from on a telehandler or rough-terrain forklift, and this is the Star Industries replacement. Shafts wear, bend and seize, and replacing the bar is far cheaper than replacing the carriage. Six models cover two shaft diameters and three carriage widths: 2.0 inch shafts as FP20048, FP20060 and FP20072, and 2.25 inch shafts as FP22548, FP22560 and FP22572, for 48, 60 and 72 inch carriages respectively. Overall shaft length runs 51.5, 63.5 and 75.5 inches out to out. Forks are sold separately, because the shaft and the tines wear at different rates.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries FP Replacement Fork Shaft
- Two shaft diameters: 2.0 in and 2.25 in
- Three carriage widths: 48 in, 60 in and 72 in out to out
- Overall shaft length 51.5 in (48 in carriage), 63.5 in (60 in), 75.5 in (72 in)
- FP20048, FP20060 and FP20072 — 2.0 in diameter shafts
- FP22548, FP22560 and FP22572 — 2.25 in diameter shafts
- Forks sold separately — shaft and tines wear at different rates
- Finished shaft size machined to the carriage dimension
- A replacement fork shaft and fork carriage bar for shaft mounted forks
- A telehandler fork bar and telehandler fork shaft machined to the carriage size
- Fork shaft replacement for machines running replacement forklift forks
- 1-year warranty on replacement forks, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries FP Replacement Fork Shaft
- Replacing the bar costs a fraction of replacing the carriage — a worn or bent shaft is the failure people assume means a new carriage. It usually does not; the shaft is a serviceable part.
- Shaft diameter is set by the machine, not by preference — a 2.0 inch shaft and a 2.25 inch shaft are not interchangeable, and the fork collars are bored to match. Getting this wrong is the ordering error to avoid.
- Carriage width and shaft length are different numbers — a 48 inch carriage takes a 51.5 inch overall shaft, because the shaft has to extend past the carriage to retain. Order on carriage width and the length follows.
- Forks and shaft are sold separately for a reason — tines wear at their heel and shafts wear in the collar. Buying them as a set replaces a part that may have life left in it.
- Star publishes the exact finished shaft size — a shaft machined to the wrong diameter binds in the fork collar or leaves the fork loose on the bar, and neither is acceptable at height.
📊 Star Industries FP Replacement Fork Shaft Specifications
| Model | Finished Shaft Size | Carriage Width (out to out) | Overall Shaft Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP20048 | 2.0 in | 48 in | 51.5 in |
| FP20060 | 2.0 in | 60 in | 63.5 in |
| FP20072 | 2.0 in | 72 in | 75.5 in |
| FP22548 | 2.25 in | 48 in | 51.5 in |
| FP22560 | 2.25 in | 60 in | 63.5 in |
| FP22572 | 2.25 in | 72 in | 75.5 in |
📋 Replacement Shaft Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| 2.0" | Shaft diameter 2.0 in — models FP20048, FP20060 and FP20072 |
| 2.25" | Shaft diameter 2.25 in — models FP22548, FP22560 and FP22572 |
| 48" to 59" | For a 48 in carriage — 51.5 in overall shaft length |
| 60" to 71" | For a 60 in carriage — 63.5 in overall shaft length |
| 72" to 79" | For a 72 in carriage — 75.5 in overall shaft length |
🔗 Matching a Shaft to Your Forks
Shaft-mounted forks are bored to a specific shaft diameter, so the fork you own determines which bar you need. Star shaft-mounted forks are built for named machines — Skytrak, Lull, JLG, Caterpillar, Genie, Terex, Gradall, JCB, Gehl, Skyjack, Ingersoll-Rand and Xtreme — with collars in 2.0 in, 2.25 in, 2.5 in and 2 3/8 in depending on the machine. Measure the existing shaft diameter and the carriage width out to out before ordering, and confirm the fork collar bore matches. Forks themselves are ordered separately.
🚜 Which Machines Use These Fork Carriage Shafts?
Shaft-mounted carriages are standard on telehandlers and rough-terrain forklifts rather than on warehouse machines, which usually run ITA hook-style forks instead. Star lists shaft-mounted forks across Skytrak, Lull, JLG, Caterpillar, Genie, Terex, Gradall, JCB, Gehl, Skyjack, Ingersoll-Rand and Xtreme machines. The two dimensions that decide fitment are shaft diameter — 2.0 in or 2.25 in on these bars — and carriage width out to out at 48, 60 or 72 inches. Measure both on the machine rather than working from the model number, since carriage width varies within a make.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Machine types | Telehandlers and rough-terrain forklifts with shaft-mounted carriages |
| Shaft diameters available | 2.0 in and 2.25 in |
| Carriage widths available | 48 in, 60 in and 72 in out to out |
| Measure before ordering | Existing shaft diameter and carriage width out to out |
| Forks | Sold separately — collar bore must match the shaft diameter |
❓ Star Industries FP Replacement Fork Shaft Questions, Answered
How do I know which replacement fork shaft I need?
Two measurements. First the shaft diameter, either 2.0 in or 2.25 in on these bars, which must match the bore of your fork collars. Second the carriage width out to out — 48, 60 or 72 inches. Measure both on the machine rather than assuming from the model, since carriage width varies within a make.
Why is the shaft longer than the carriage width?
The shaft has to extend past the carriage to retain properly. A 48 inch carriage takes a 51.5 inch overall shaft, a 60 inch carriage takes 63.5 inches and a 72 inch carriage takes 75.5 inches. Order on carriage width and the correct length follows.
Are the forks included with the shaft?
No, forks are sold separately. Shafts wear in the collar and tines wear at the heel, at different rates, so replacing them together often means discarding a part with life left in it.
Can I fit a 2.25 inch shaft if my forks are bored for 2.0 inch?
No. The fork collar bore and the shaft diameter must match. A shaft too large will not pass through the collar, and one too small leaves the fork loose on the bar, which is not acceptable on a machine lifting at height.
When should a fork carriage shaft be replaced?
When the shaft is bent, visibly worn where the fork collars ride, or seized so forks cannot be repositioned. Replacing the bar is far cheaper than replacing the carriage, and a worn shaft is often mistaken for a carriage fault.
Do warehouse forklifts use shaft-mounted forks?
Usually not. Warehouse machines typically run ITA hook-style forks that hang on a notched carriage bar. Shaft-mounted carriages are standard on telehandlers and rough-terrain forklifts, which is where these replacement bars apply.
Which machines does Star build shaft-mounted forks for?
Star lists shaft-mounted forks across Skytrak, Lull, JLG, Caterpillar, Genie, Terex, Gradall, JCB, Gehl, Skyjack, Ingersoll-Rand and Xtreme machines, with collar sizes of 2.0 in, 2.25 in, 2.5 in and 2 3/8 in depending on the machine.
What warranty applies to replacement shafts and forks?
Star publishes a 1-year warranty on replacement forks and related components. The products are made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the shaft to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online, entering your machine make and model on the order page. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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