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Products - Hooks & Jibs

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FIXED CRANE HOOK

FIXED CRANE HOOK
 
ADJUSTABLE CRANE HOOKS

ADJUSTABLE CRANE HOOK
 

LOW LINER JIB

LOW LINER JIB
Telescopic Low Liner Jib

TELESCOPIC LOW LINER JIB

FORK MOUNTED JIB

FORK MOUNTED JIB
TELESCOPIC FORK MOUNTED JIB

TELESCOPIC FORK MOUNTED JIB
CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB
CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

TELESCOPIC CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

HI LIFT JIB

HIGH LIFT JIB
TELESCOPIC HI 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).


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Fixed Crane Hook

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

ADJUSTABLE CRANE HOOKS 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.

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

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

1000

1250

1500

1750

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

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)

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

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

1000

1250

1500

1750

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

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)

 

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

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

750

1000

1250

1500

1750

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

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)

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

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High Lift Jib

HI 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

750

1000

1250

1500

1750

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

TELESCOPIC HI 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)

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

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