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Star Industries Jib Boom

Star Industries Jib Boom

Easily secure jib boom to your forklift

Easily secure to your forklift

Jib Boom in action on work site

Jib Boom in action on work site

Universal fit (slips-on-the-forks) jib boom design

Universal fit (slips-on-the-forks) design

Pinned behind the heel to secure

Pinned behind the heel to secure

Place heavy loads over or under obstacles

Place heavy loads over or under obstacles

Jib Boom in action

Jib Boom in action

Star Industries Jib Boom
Easily secure jib boom to your forklift
Jib Boom in action on work site
Universal fit (slips-on-the-forks) jib boom design
Pinned behind the heel to secure
Place heavy loads over or under obstacles
Jib Boom in action

Star Industries Jib Boom

Star Industries Jib Boom
Easily secure jib boom to your forklift
Jib Boom in action on work site
Universal fit (slips-on-the-forks) jib boom design
Pinned behind the heel to secure
Place heavy loads over or under obstacles
Jib Boom in action

Forklift Jib Boom

  • Suitable for straight-mast and extendable-reach type forklifts
  • Telescopic two section tubular steel boom
  • Manually telescopes from 7′ to 12′

Extend the reach of your forklift

Extend the reach of your forklift with a Star Industries heavy duty forklift jib. The telescopic boom extends up to a massive 12 feet making it the perfect solution to place heavy loads over or under obstacles.

Features

  • Pull spring-loaded pin to telescope—release pin and boom locks in desired position
  • Internal stop ensures telescopic section cannot be accidentally pulled all the way out
  • Jib slides on the forks and is pinned behind the heel to secure it to the forklift
  • Universal fit (slip-on-the forks) design permits use on most all forklifts
  • One bolted shackle and swivel hook is included
Jib Boom
Model 1360B
Max Load Capacity 6000 lbs @ 4′
Empty Weight 585 lbs
Extends 7’ 0” to 12’ 0”
Vertical Center of Gravity Centerline
Horizontal Center of Gravity Fully retracted 36 5/16″
Horizontal Center of Gravity Extended midway 43 ¾”
Horizontal Center of Gravity Fully extended 54 7/16″

Hook Positions:

Hook Position 4 3 2 1
Distance 12′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 7′ 0″ 4′ 0″
Maximum load on a single hook 2,000 lbs 3,000 lbs 4,000 lbs 6,000 lbs

Fork Pocket Size:
30″ long x 7½” x 3½” ID

Center to Center of Fork Pockets:
24″ / Pocket Ends are open.

Fixed Length JIB Options:

Model Capacity Reach
1360B Varies (see chart on technical drawings tab) Varies (see chart on technical drawings tab)
1360B-5FXL 6,000 lbs 5′ (ft)
1360B-6FXL 5,000 lbs 6′ (ft)
1360B-7FXL 4,000 lbs 7′ (ft)

Danger: Do NOT use without installing retaining pins behind the heel of each fork and securing with hairpins or cotter pins. Safety chain(s) must also be used. Wrap chain around a strong part of the fork carriage and secure with locking grab hook. Operating manual/safety information available online and by calling 1-800-541-1797.