Caldwell FB-80 8000lb Telescopic Fork Lift Boom, 144in Ext

Description

Caldwell FB-80 8000 lb Telescopic Fork Lift Boom – 144 in Extension

The Caldwell FB-80 Telescopic Fork Lift Boom is a heavy-duty forklift attachment designed to transform a standard forklift into a versatile mobile crane for lifting and positioning loads with greater reach and flexibility. Featuring an impressive 8,000 lb capacity and a telescoping boom that extends up to 144 inches (12 feet), the FB-80 is ideal for construction sites, manufacturing facilities, steel fabrication shops, warehouses, and industrial material handling operations.

Constructed from rugged, high-strength steel, the FB-80 provides reliable performance in demanding environments while offering multiple boom extension positions for precise load handling.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty 8,000 lb lifting capacity
• Telescoping boom extends from 84″ to 144″
• Converts a forklift into a mobile lifting crane
• Multiple extension positions for versatile load handling
• Rugged steel construction for industrial durability
• Dual swivel hooks for improved load control
• Locking T-pin secures boom extension settings
• Restraining chain and grab hook enhance safety
• Easy installation on most standard forklift forks
• Ideal for construction, fabrication, warehousing, and manufacturing facilities
• Designed for continuous industrial use

Caldwell FB-80 8000lb Telescopic Fork Lift Boom, 144in Ext: Buying Considerations

The Caldwell FB-80 Telescopic Fork Lift Boom is a heavy-duty forklift attachment with an 8,000 lb lifting capacity and a telescoping reach of up to 144 inches. Designed to convert forklifts into versatile mobile cranes, it provides safe and efficient lifting for construction, manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial material handling applications.

Before ordering the Caldwell FB-80 8000lb Telescopic Fork Lift Boom, 144in Ext from Caldwell, review the points below against your actual site conditions and workload. Published specifications describe the equipment under test conditions, and real-world performance depends on how closely your application matches those conditions. Buyers in the United States, Canada, and Asia should also confirm local voltage and frequency requirements, applicable safety or emissions standards, and freight or import logistics for the destination before finalizing an order.

What to Check Before You Buy

• Confirm actual load weight and horizontal/vertical load center – rated capacity applies to a specific load center, and real capacity drops as load center increases beyond that assumption.
• Check residual capacity at the required lift height using the full capacity chart, not just the headline rated number, since capacity typically decreases with height.
• Verify attachment weight is accounted for separately – attachments reduce available payload capacity beyond their own weight due to shifted center of gravity.
• Review aisle width, floor load rating, and mast configuration against the actual warehouse or site layout.

Why would two forklifts with the same rated capacity lift different actual loads safely?

Rated capacity is tied to a specific load center and mast configuration – a taller mast, added attachment, or a load with a larger-than-standard load center all reduce real safe capacity below the plate number. Always check the full capacity chart for the specific configuration, not just the single rated figure.

For sizing help across the full Forklifts category, compare specifications side by side before committing to a specific model, and confirm current pricing, availability, and freight details for your location. Keep the supplier data sheet and any acceptance criteria on record for future maintenance and replacement decisions.