Adjustable Truss Jib 8K lb

Adjustable Truss Jib – Heavy-Duty Telehandler & Forklift Jib Attachment

This adjustable truss jib is a premium, heavy-duty lifting attachment engineered for contractors who need a reliable telehandler jib or forklift jib for safe truss placement, material handling, and extended-reach lifting.

Manufactured in Canada, this heavy-duty jib boom uses structural thick-wall tubing, reinforced cross-members, and true 60-inch fork pockets to deliver exceptional durability. Every load-bearing feature is engineered, and every jib is supplied with an Alberta P.Eng.-stamped engineering drawing.

This unit performs as a telehandler boom attachment, a jib attachment for forklift, and a purpose-built truss lifting jib designed to handle real job-site abuse.

Key Features

• Adjustable from 8 ft → 10 ft → 12 ft
• Engineered load ratings: 8,000 lb → 5,000 lb → 2,000 lb
• Outer boom section: 7×5×3/8″
• Inner boom section: 6×4×3/8″
• Three structural 4×4×3/8″ cross-members
• Full-length 60″ fork pockets
• Integrated fork guides built inside the pockets
• Reinforced hook plate with heavy-duty lifting hook
• Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanized
• Alberta P.Eng.-stamped engineering drawing included

This product serves as a telehandler boom attachment, adjustable truss jib, forklift jib, and truss lifting jib in a single design.

Extension Positions and Capacities

The adjustable truss jib includes three secure pin-lock positions:

• 96″ (8 ft) – 8,000 lb
• 120″ (10 ft) – 5,000 lb
• 144″ (12 ft) – 2,000 lb

Always use the rated capacity for the extension position in use.

Fork Pocket Dimensions

The fork pockets on our adjustable truss jib measure 54 inches in base length, and with the integrated fork-guide system, the jib delivers a true 60-inch fork pocket.

Fork pocket length varies between jib designs, so it is worth comparing when you choose a jib.

Why Fork Pocket Length Matters

• A longer pocket supports more of the fork length.
• Less of the fork tip is left unsupported inside the attachment.
• Fork fit, securement and the lifting equipment manufacturer’s requirements still need to be checked for each machine.

Our 60-inch pockets are designed to support a long section of the forks and keep the jib seated and aligned on the forks.

Engineered Fork Spacing

Fork spacing is fully engineered, not estimated:

• 30″ center-to-center
• 38″ outer-to-outer spacing
• 22″ inside-to-inside spacing

The fork pockets are built from 8×4 structural tubing. The jib is designed for forklifts, telehandlers and other compatible fork-equipped lifting equipment, subject to equipment capacity, fork fitment, securement and manufacturer requirements. Check your fork dimensions against the fork pocket spacing above before ordering.

Integrated Fork Guide

This telehandler boom attachment uses a fully integrated fork guide built inside the boxed fork pocket. The guide is part of the structural assembly.

The result is smoother fork entry and better alignment on the forks.

Support Engagement Zone

At full 12-ft extension, the inner 6×4×3/8″ boom section remains structurally engaged. Approximately 4 inches of the inner tube stay captured outside the outer 7×5×3/8″ boom, positioned between two welded 90-degree gussets that prevent side-to-side bending.

This area is the Support Engagement Zone. It prevents side-to-side bending and keeps the load moving through the supported structural path rather than through a single unsupported weld.

A Damaged Telescopic Jib We Inspected

Saeed from ManBaskets.ca personally inspected and photographed a damaged telescopic jib manufactured by another company. The attachment had a 27.5-inch fork pocket.

According to the customer, the jib bent while lifting an empty industrial waste bin. The customer reported that the boom was at Position 11 rather than fully extended. The manufacturer’s rating plate specified a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1,213 lb at that position.

The actual load weight, operating conditions, and cause of deformation were not independently verified. We therefore cannot conclude that the jib was overloaded or that its fork pocket length caused the damage.

This example highlights the importance of checking load ratings at each extension position, attachment securement, and compatibility with the lifting equipment.

Applications

This adjustable telehandler jib / forklift jib is ideal for:

• Roof truss lifting
• Material handling
• Steel beam placement
• Wall and floor panel setting
• HVAC units
• General construction and framing work

Included

• Adjustable 8–12 ft telehandler jib
• Heavy-duty hook and shackle
• Fork-retainer pins
• Alberta P.Eng.-stamped engineering drawing
• Safety labels