Aardwolf Forklift Boom FB3-5380 – 212 in. Long-Reach Telescoping Fork Jib
The Aardwolf Forklift Boom FB3-5380 is the long-reach model of the telescoping boom range at 212 in. (5,380 mm), for placing loads deep into containers, racks, and structures a forklift could never otherwise serve. Construction is high-grade Australian rectangular tube steel (AS1163-450 LO), bolted and pinned to the fork blades; Aardwolf publishes the range's working load limits by extension on the family table — confirm the figure for this model and length before lifting.
Key Features
- Boom length 212 in. (5,380 mm) — longest standard model
- Australian AS1163-450 LO rectangular tube steel
- Manual telescoping with locked increments
- Bolted fork pockets with restraint pins prevent slip
- Family ratings published by extension — confirm before lifting
What's Included
One FB3-5380 telescoping forklift boom.
Who Is This For
Operations reaching over obstacles or deep into structures where 17-plus feet of jib from a forklift replaces a crane call-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does capacity drop at full reach?
A: Telescoping booms de-rate substantially extended — request the per-extension figures for the FB3-5380 and rig to the lowest applicable rating.
Q: What hangs from the boom tip?
A: A hook point for Aardwolf clamps, lifters, and slings within the applicable rating.