Handle long lengths of material like beams and roofing sheets easily and more safely with a Star Industries heavy-duty spreader bar

All heavy duty spreader bar models meet OSHA & ANSI requirements and are suitable for most types of forklifts.

  • Universal “slip-on-forks” fit for both straight mast and extendable reach forklifts
  • Suitable for rough terrain forklifts
  • Fork pockets will accept up to 7” wide x 3” thick forks
  • Fixed length and Extendable reach spreader bars available
  • A safe and convenient attachment for handling rebar and rebar cages
  • Popular attachment with metal building erectors
  • Perfect for handling long metal building beams as well as steel and wood trusses

Extendable Reach Spreader Bars

Model No. Description Lift Capacity Empty Weight
1150C 8 to 12 ft. Adjustable Spreader Bar w/Fork Pockets 39″ OC -Requires 48″ or wider Carriage 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lbs. 545 lbs.
1150C-FP30OC 8 to 12 ft. Adjustable Spreader Bar w/Fork Pockets 30″ OC – Requires 38″ or wider Carriage 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000 lbs. 545 lbs
1160B 12 to 20 ft. Adjustable Spreader Bar w/Fork Pockets 39″ OC – Required 48″ or wider Carriage 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lbs. 1140 lbs
1160BA 12 to 20 ft. Adjustable Spreader Bar w/Fork Pockets 39″ OC – Required 48″ or wider Carriage includes crane pick points 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000 lbs. 1140 lbs

 

Fixed length spreader bars

Model No. Description Size Capacity Weight
1140 6 ft. Fixed Length Spreader Bar w/Fork
Pockets 39″OC- Requires 48″ or wider Carriage
6’ 10,000 lbs. 390 lbs
1140-24CC 6 ft. Fixed Length Spreader Bar w/Fork P
ockets 24″OC- Requires 32″ or wider Carriage
6’ 10,000 lbs. 390 lbs.
1149 7 ft. Fixed Length Spreader Bar w/Fork
Pockets 39″OC- Requires 48″ or wider Carriage
7’ 34,000 lbs. 830 lbs.
1177B 12 ft. Fixed Length Spreader Bar w/Fork
Pockets 39″OC- Requires 48″ or wider Carriage
12′ 20,000 lbs. 825 lbs.

Danger: Do NOT use without installing retaining pins behind the heel of each fork and securing with hairpins or cotter pins. Safety chain(s) must also be used. Wrap chain around a strong part of the fork carriage and secure with locking grab hook.