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Hooks & Jibs for Forklifts

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

FIXED CRANE HOOK

ADJUSTABLE CRANE HOOK

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

TELESCOPIC CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

TELESCOPIC CARRIAGE MOUNTED JIB

HIGH LIFT JIB

HIGH LIFT JIB

TELESCOPIC HIGH LIFT JIB

TELESCOPIC HIGH LIFT JIB

Download PDF Info SheetFixed 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)

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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 2.5 BB 2500 150 X 60 240 52
FCH 3.2 BB 3200 150 X 60 240 53

Download PDF Info SheetAdjustable 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.

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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 2.5 BB 2500 150 X 60 240 20
ACH 3.2 BB 3200 150 X 60 240 21

Download PDF Info SheetLow 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.

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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.

Download PDF Info SheetTelescopic 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.

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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.

Download PDF Info SheetFork 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.

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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, capacity or mounting type available.

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

Download PDF Info SheetTelescopic 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.

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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, capacity or mounting type available.

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

Download PDF Info SheetCarriage 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.

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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.

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

Download PDF Info SheetTelescopic Carriage Mounted Jib

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 at extra cost: Photo shows slightly raised jib, fixed hook on the end, jib stand.

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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
JCX/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
JCX/8/3 320 460 1090

 

Any length, capacity or mounting type available.

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

Download PDF Info SheetHigh Lift Jib

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.

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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 Jib Capacity Table.

Download PDF Info SheetTelescopic High Lift Jib

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.

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Telescopic High Lift Jib

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 Jib Capacity Table.

Jib Capacity Chart

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

 

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