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Aardwolf Forklift Boom

Aardwolf Forklift Booms are telescoping rectangular-tube steel booms that turn a forklift into a slab-lifting crane, letting you reach into containers and set stone where a fork cannot. Each boom extends manually in fixed increments and carries its full rating only when fully retracted — capacity drops as the boom extends because leverage increases. The FB1-2720 carries 3,307 lb (1,500 kg) retracted and 1,102 lb (500 kg) extended, reaches 63.4" to 107.2", weighs 201 lb (91 kg), and suits 2 to 2.5 ton forklift trucks. Larger models in the range are listed below with their own ratings. All are built from AS1163-450 LO rectangular tube steel with a swivel hook, and the extensions are designed so they cannot be pulled all the way out.

Features

  • The boom extension is designed so it cannot be pulled all the way out
  • The boom is firmly secured onto fork blades by two bolts located at the back of each fork pocket and restraint pins
FB1-2720
Property Detail
WLL fully retracted 3,307 lb (1,500 kg)
WLL fully extended 1,102 lb (500 kg)
Boom length range 63.4" – 107.2" (1,610–2,724 mm)
Sections / increments 2-section, 2 increments × 21 7/8" (~556 mm)
Fork pocket size 6.1" x 2.4" (154 x 61 mm)
Fork pocket center distance 14 3/8" (365 mm)
Net Weight 201 lb (91 kg)
Gross/Packaging Weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Packaging Dimensions 68 7/8" × 24 3/8" × 16 1/8" (L1750 x W620 x H410 mm)
Material AS1163-450 LO rectangular tube steel
Compatible forklift 2 – 2.5 ton
Operation Manual telescoping; swivel hook standard
Standards Built to current lifting safety guidelines
Country of Origin Vietnam
Notes "FB" = Forklift Boom
FB2-3580
Property Detail
WLL fully retracted 3,307 lb (1,500 kg)
WLL fully extended 1,322 lb (600 kg)
Boom length range 82.9" – 141" (2,107–3,580 mm)
Sections / increments 2-section, 3 increments × 19.3" (491 mm)
Fork pocket size 5.9" x 2.4" (150 x 61 mm)
Fork pocket center distance 14.8" (377 mm)
Net Weight 300 lb (136 kg)
Gross/Packaging Weight 322 lb (146 kg)
Packaging Dimensions 88.6" L x 24.8" W x 21.7" H (L2250 x W630 x H550 mm)
Material AS1163-450 LO
Compatible forklift 3-ton and larger
Operation Manual telescoping; swivel hook
Standards Built to current lifting safety guidelines
Country of Origin Vietnam
FB2LP-3600
Property Detail
WLL fully retracted 5,291 lb (2,400 kg)
WLL fully extended 1,322 lb (600 kg)
Boom length range 83.5"–141.9" (2,121–3,603 mm)
Sections / increments 3-section telescoping, 19.4" (494 mm) per increment
Net Weight 295 lb (134 kg)
Material AS1163-450 LO
Compatible forklift 3-ton and larger (low profile / container work)
Operation Manual telescoping; low-profile for container unloading
Standards Built to current lifting safety guidelines
Country of Origin Vietnam
Fork Pocket Size 6.5" x 2.6" (165 x 65 mm)
Fork Pocket Centers 14.8" (377 mm)
FB3-5380
Property Detail
WLL fully retracted 5,291 lb (2,400 kg)
WLL fully extended 661 lb (300 kg)
Boom length range 87" – 212" (2,210–5,380 mm)
Sections / increments 3-section
Material AS1163-450 LO
Compatible forklift 3-ton and larger
Operation Manual telescoping
Standards Built to current lifting safety guidelines
Country of Origin Vietnam
Net Weight 359 lb (163 kg)
Gross Weight 381 lb (173 kg)
Packaging Dimensions 92.5" x 24.8" x 22.8" (2,350 x 630 x 580 mm)
Fork Pocket Size 6.5" x 2.6" (165 x 65 mm)
Fork Pocket Centers 14.8" (377 mm)
FB3LP-5420
Property Detail
WLL fully retracted 5,280 lb (2,400 kg)
WLL fully extended 660 lb (300 kg)
Boom length range 87" – 213" (2,210–5,420 mm)
Sections / increments 3-section (low profile), 16 increments × 7.9" (200 mm)
Hook positions 5 positions: 87", 118.5", 150", 181.5", 213"
Fork pocket size 2.6" × 6.5" (66 × 165 mm)
Fork pocket center distance 14.8" (376 mm)
Net Weight 359 lb (163 kg)
Material AS1163-450 LO
Compatible forklift 3-ton and larger (low profile / container work)
Operation Manual telescoping; swivel hook, 5 hook positions
Standards Built to current lifting safety guidelines
Country of Origin Vietnam
Increments 31.5" (800 mm) per section
Sections 3-section telescoping
Gross Weight 379 lb (172 kg)
FB4-4800
Property Detail
WLL fully retracted 6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
WLL fully extended 2,205 lb (1,000 kg)
Boom length range 110" – 189" (2,800–4,800 mm)
Net Weight 437 lb (198 kg)
Material AS1163-450 LO
Compatible forklift 5 – 8 tonne
Operation Manual telescoping
Standards Built to current lifting safety guidelines
Country of Origin Vietnam
Sections / Increments 2-section telescoping, 39.4" (1,000 mm) per increment
Fork Pocket Size 7.6" x 3.2" (193 x 81 mm)
Fork Pocket Centers 20.5" (520 mm)
Gross Weight 463 lb (210 kg)
  • Refer to the Specifications table above for the Compatible Materials field of each variant.
  • For mixed loads or unusual surface conditions, contact Aardwolf or your DST representative before lifting.

Manufactured by Aardwolf Industries LLC in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Aardwolf is an Australian-owned manufacturer specializing in stone-handling and lifting equipment.

Specifications

Model FB1-2720, FB2-3580, FB2LP-3600, FB3-5380, FB3LP-5420, FB4-4800
Brand Aardwolf