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FIXED CRANE HOOK

ADJUSTABLE CRANE HOOK

LOW LINER JIB

TELESCOPIC LOW LINER JIB

FORK MOUNTED JIB

TELESCOPIC FORK MOUNTED JIB

CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

TELESCOPIC CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

HIGH LIFT JIB

TELESCOPIC HIGH LIFT JIB

BFS jibs and crane hooks effectively transform a forklift into a mobile crane, handles the long and awkward loads which cannot be safely handled by a conventional forklift with great efficiency. They have excellent strength:weight ratios. All crane hooks are supplied complete with safety swivel hook and shackle.

“BB” denotes ball bearing safety swivel hook for easier load rotation.
“PB” denotes plain bearing safety swivel hook (economy version).

Fixed Crane Hook

BFS crane hooks effectively transform a forklift into a mobile crane, handle awkward loads which cannot be safely handled by a conventional forklift with great efficiency. They have excellent strength : weight ratios. All crane hooks are supplied complete with safety swivel hook and shackle.

“PB” denotes plain bearing hook
“BB” denotes ball bearing hook (for easier load rotation)

The model to choose when lifting on or near the taper or tip of the forks. The table below indicates the most popular models, with the hook fixed at 750 mm load centres from the fork upright face. However, we can build to order practically any size and capacity.

Model	SWL Kgs at 750 mm Load Centres	Max Fork Section W X T mm	Minimum Gap required between forks (mm)	Weight (kgs)
FCH 1.0 PB	1000	150 x 60	240	51
FCH 2.0 PB	2000	150 x 60	240	52
FCH 3.0 PB	3000	150 X 60	240	53
FCH 1.25 BB	1250	150 X 60	240	50
FCH 1.6 BB	1600	150 X 60	240	51
FCH 2.5 BB	2500	150 X 60	240	52
FCH 3.2 BB	3200	150 X 60	240	53

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Adjustable Crane Hooks

Its position along the forks can be easily adjusted, but not to be used on the taper.

“PB” denotes plain bearing hook
“BB” denotes ball bearing hook (for easier load rotation)

A simple low cost means of “craning” loads. Clamps directly onto parallel section of fork blades.

Model	SWL (kgs)	Max Fork Section W x T (mm)	Minimum Gap Required Between Forks (mm)	Weight (kgs)
ACH 1.0 PB	1000	150 x 60	240	19
ACH 2.0 PB	2000	150 X 60	240	20
ACH 3.0 PB	3000	150 X 60	240	21
ACH 1.25 BB	1250	150 X 60	240	18
ACH 1.6 BB	1600	150 X 60	240	19
ACH 2.5 BB	2500	150 X 60	240	20
ACH 3.2 BB	3200	150 X 60	240	21

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Low Liner Jib

Economical means of converting a forklift into a crane in seconds. Ideal standby where lift height is not an issue. Supplied with safety swivel hook and shackle. Any length or capacity available. Popular models shown below have 4 lifting points from 1000 to 1750 mm. Exceptional strength to weight ratio. Example: Choose the JLF/3/1750 for trucks 750 to 3000 kgs capacity.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity(kgs)	Jib Capacity (kgs) at lifting points (mm)				Weight Kgs	C of G MM	Max Fork Section W x T mm
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity(kgs)	1000	1250	1500	1750	Weight Kgs	C of G MM	Max Fork Section W x T mm
JLF/3/1750	3000	1500	1200	1000	857	110	720	150 x 65
JLF/5/1750	5000	3000	2400	2000	1714	140	750	150 x 65
JLF/8/1750	8000	4800	3840	3200	2743	180	800	150 X 65

Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see Jib Capacity Table.

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Telescopic Low Liner Jib

Versatile yet economical, allows long loads to be carried out in front eg in/out shipping containers. Supplied with safety swivel hook and shackle. Any length or capacity available. Popular models shown below, 2000 mm retracted, 3000 mm extended, 9 lifting points at 1000 to 3000 mm. Exceptional strength to weight ratio. Example: choose the JLFX3/3 for trucks 750 to 3000 kgs capacity.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity Kgs	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity Kgs	1000	1250	1500	1750	2000	2250	2500	2750	3000
JLFX/3/3	3000	1500	1200	1000	857	750	667	600	545	500
JLFX/5/3	5000	3000	2400	2000	1714	1500	1333	1200	1091	1000
JLFX/8/3	8000	4800	3840	3200	2743	2400	2133	1920	1745	1600

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model/ Capacity/Length	Jib Weight kgs	Max Fork Section W X T mm	C of G Retracted mm	C of G Extended mm
JLFX/3/3	160	150 x 65	840	1130
JLFX/5/3	180	150 x 65	860	1150
JLFX/8/3	220	150 x 65	900	1200

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see Jib Capacity Table.

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Fork Mounted Jib

Forklift to crane in seconds, simply drive in and secure to forks. An excellent and essential standby for handling the occasional long/awkward load. Supplied with safety swivel, hook and shackle. Popular models shown below have 4 lifting points from 1000 to 1750 mm. Exceptional strength to weight ratio. Example: Choose the JF/3/1750 for trucks 750 to 3000 kgs capacity.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)				Weight Kgs	C of G Mm	Max Fork Section W x T mm
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity	1000	1250	1500	1750	Weight Kgs	C of G Mm	Max Fork Section W x T mm
JF/3/1750	3000	1500	1200	1000	857	140	690	150 x 65
JF/5/1750	5000	3000	2400	2000	1714	150	720	150 x 65
JF/8/1750	8000	4800	3840	3200	2743	190	770	150 x 65

Any length or capacity available. Price on application.

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see Jib Capacity Chart.

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Telescopic Fork Mounted Jib

The ultimate standby crane, with the versatility of manual length adjustment. (Hydraulic adjustment also available). Ideal for reaching over machines, handling very long bars or bundles and extending the “reach” of tele handlers. Supplied with safety swivel hook and shackle. Any length or capacity available. Popular models shown below are 2000 mm retracted, 3000 mm extended. 9 lifting points at 1000 to 3000 mm. Exceptional strength to weight ratio. Example: Choose the JFX/3/3 for trucks 750 to 3000 kgs.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity Kgs	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity Kgs	1000	1250	1500	1750	2000	2250	2500	2750	3000
JFX/3/3	3000	1500	1200	1000	857	750	667	600	545	500
JFX/5/3	5000	3000	2400	2000	1714	1500	1333	1200	1091	1000
JFX/8/3	8000	4800	3840	3200	2743	2400	2133	1920	1745	1600

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Jib Weight Kgs	Max Fork Section W x T mm	C of G Retracted Mm	C of G Extended mm
JFX/3/3	170	150 x 65	800	1100
JFX/5/3	190	150 x 65	840	1130
JFX/8/3	230	150 x 65	890	1190

Any length or capacity available. Price on application.

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see Jib Capacity Chart.

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Carriage Mounted Jib

Designed to mount directly onto the truck carriage. Most commonly used as a workshop crane, this type of jib is ideal for handling awkward loads on and off machines. Supplied with safety swivel hook and shackle. Popular models shown below have 5 lifting points from 750 to 1750 mm.

Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see our Jib Capacity Chart.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity Kgs	Mounting Class	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)					Weight kgs	C of G mm
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity Kgs	Mounting Class	750	1000	1250	1500	1750	Weight kgs	C of G mm
JC/2.5/1750	2500	2	1667	1250	1000	833	714	160	380
JC/5/1750	5000	3	3333	2500	2000	1667	1429	195	380
JC/6/1750	6000	4	4800	3600	2880	2400	2057	274	390
JC/8/1750	8000	4	6400	4800	3840	3200	2743	294	420

Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

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Telescopic Carriage Mounted Jib

Designed to mount directly onto truck carriage. Most commonly used as a workshop crane, this type of jib is ideal for handling awkward loads on and off machines. A versatile jib having manual length adjustment (hydraulic available), whilst maintaining manoeuvrability when retracted. Supplied with safety swivel hook and shackle. Popular models shown below are 2000 mm retracted, 3000 mm extended. 10 lifting points at 750 to 3000 mm. Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

Options: Photo shows slightly raised jib, fixed hook on the end, jib stand.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity kgs	Mounting Class	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity kgs	Mounting Class	750	1000	1250	1500	1750	2000	2250	2500	2750	3000
JCX/2.5/3	2500	2	1667	1250	1000	833	714	625	556	500	455	417
JCX/5/3	5000	3	3330	2500	2000	1667	1429	1250	1111	1000	909	833
JCX/6/3	6000	4	4800	3600	2880	2400	2057	1800	1600	1440	1309	1200
JFX/8/3	8000	4	6400	4800	3840	3200	2743	2400	2133	1920	1745	1600

Technical Information

Model/Capacity/
Length

Jib Weight
kgs

C O G
Retracted
mm

C Of G
Extended
mm

JCX/2.5/3

175

410

1000

JCX/5/3

210

410

1050

JCX/6/3

295

420

1080

JFX/8/3

320

460

1090

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see Jib Capacity Chart.

Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

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High Lift Jib

Designed to increase lift height, whilst minimising mast height. “The” choice for machinery movers. Supplied with safety hook and shackle. The popular models shown below have a distance of 950 mm hook to ground and 5 lifting points 750 to 1750 mm. Any height, length, capacity or mounting type available.

Option: transportable jib stand.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity kgs	Mounting Class	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)					Weight kgs	C of G mm
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity kgs	Mounting Class	750	1000	1250	1500	1750	Weight kgs	C of G mm
JH/2.5/1750	2500	2	1667	1250	1000	833	714	186	375
JH/5/1750	5000	3	3333	2500	2000	1667	1429	324	400
JH/6/1750	6000	4	4800	3600	2880	2400	2057	345	410
JH/8/1750	8000	4	6400	4800	3840	3200	2743	365	420

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see our Jib Capacity Chart.

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Telescopic High Lift Jib

The ultimate carriage mounted jib, providing increased lift height, minimum mast height and the versatility of manual length adjustment (hydraulic adjustment also available). Ideal for handling machinery and very long loads. Supplied with safety swivel hook. The popular models shown below have a distance of 950 mm hook to ground and 10 lifting points at 750 to 3000 mm. Any height, length, capacity or mounting type available.

Option: Transportable jib stand.

Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity kgs	Mounting Class	Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Points (mm)
Model/ Capacity/ Length	Max Truck Capacity kgs	Mounting Class	750	1000	1250	1500	1750	2000	2250	2500	2750	3000
JHX/2.5/3	2500	2	1667	1250	1000	833	714	625	556	500	455	417
JHX/5/3	5000	3	3330	2500	2000	1667	1429	1250	1111	1000	909	833
JHX/6/3	6000	4	4800	3600	2880	2400	2057	1800	1600	1440	1309	1200
JHX/8/3	8000	4	6400	4800	3840	3200	2743	2400	2133	1920	1745	1600

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model/Capacity/Length	Jib Weight kgs	C of G Retracted mm	C of G Extended mm
JHX/2.5/3	224	330	440
JHX/5/3	364	470	580
JHX/6/3	385	480	590
JHX/8/3	400	490	590

For your trucks approximate capacity with a jib fitted, please see our Jib Capacity Chart.

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Jib Capacity Chart

Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

Truck/Jib Capacity kgs at 500 mm	Truck/Jib Capacity kgs at 600 mm	Approximate Combined Truck/Jib Capacity (kgs) at Lifting Point (mm) If in doubt, consult truck manufacturer
Truck/Jib Capacity kgs at 500 mm	Truck/Jib Capacity kgs at 600 mm	750	1000	1250	1500	1750	2000	2250	2500	2750	3000
1000		667	500	400	333	286	250	222	200	182	167
1200		800	600	480	400	343	300	267	240	218	200
1400		933	700	560	467	400	350	311	280	255	233
1600		1067	800	640	533	457	400	356	320	291	267
1800		1200	900	720	600	514	450	400	360	327	300
2000		1333	1000	800	667	571	500	444	400	364	333
2500		1667	1250	1000	833	714	625	556	500	455	417
3000		2000	1500	1200	1000	857	750	667	600	545	500
3500		2333	1750	1400	1167	1000	875	778	700	636	583
4000		2667	2000	1600	1333	1143	1000	889	800	727	667
4500		3000	2250	1800	1500	1286	1125	1000	900	818	750
	4500	3600	2700	2160	1800	1543	1350	1200	1080	982	900
5000		3333	2500	2000	1667	1429	1250	1111	1000	909	833
	5000	4000	3000	2400	2000	1714	1500	1333	1200	1091	1000
	5500	4400	3300	2640	2200	1886	1650	1467	1320	1200	1100
	6000	4800	3600	2880	2400	2057	1800	1600	1440	1309	1200
	7000	5600	4200	3360	2800	2400	2100	1867	1680	1527	1400
	8000	6400	4800	3840	3200	2743	2400	2133	1920	1745	1600