If the answer is yes then you have come to the right place.
Forklift attachments come in several types, including extensions to lengthen or widen the forks support.
These fork extensions which are widely compatible with common truck types and let you expand the abilities of an existing truck without having to upgrade to a larger model. There are many other types of forklift lifting attachment that are available at Lifting Gear Direct.
From time to time you may need to lift longer/wider objects with your fork lift truck, this can lead to the load and more importantly the fork lift truck itself becoming highly unstable and could easily cause it to tip over. This could cause damage to the load, truck, driver and any other people in the vicinity.
To alleviate this balance issue we have a range of extension available from our forklift attachment collection which simply slide onto the forks of your truck and lock into place. These extensions offer excellent support for wide loads due to the extra projections of steel – much like an extra fork on either side.
Contact is the main supplier of our forklift extensions at the moment, ensuring that you can get great quality, durability and compatibility from the products you order from this category.
The Contact standard FFA does not offer adjustability but is still strong, sturdy and convenient for bringing your safe forklift operations to the next level.
A forklift truck can be turned into an even more flexible tool for lifting and material handling thanks to the other attachments and accessories we supply here at Lifting Gear Direct.
With a forklift hook attachment you can effectively convert a truck to provide crane-like lifting properties, suspending objects beneath the tines. With a forklift jib arm you can achieve similar results, but with a greater level of reach that can be a blessing in many scenarios. With a tipping skip you can easily transport loose materials using a forklift whether in a construction context or in other commercial lifting operations.
If you do not own a forklift but want to streamline everyday processes, our lifting equipment range is sure to contain something to catch your eye.
LGD has experts on standby to deal with any questions and provide extra details on the fly, so email the team or give us a ring on 01384 76961.
Forklift extensions are devices that slip onto your existing forks to either elongate them or widen them depending on the model chosen.
Yes, We can supply a forklift extension that can create a 5000mm wide support for those wide loads.