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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