Vestil LM-OBT-8-24 Orbit Telescoping Lift Boom is a heavy-duty overhead lifting accessory designed to convert a forklift into a mobile, overhead lifting crane. Constructed from structural steel and robotically welded, the boom emphasizes durability and precision in its operation. It includes a locking detent and a safety restraint that secures the boom to the fork truck, along with two lifting hooks, enabling controlled lifting in confined or overhead applications. The Orbit Boom features telescoping reach, with a minimum hook point at 36 inches and a maximum at 144 inches, offering a wide range of lifting heights while maintaining a compact retracted profile. The unit is color-coded blue/yellow and is designed to support a uniform capacity of 8,000 lb when used within its rated geometry, with single-hook capacities that decrease as the hook height increases, reflecting its load distribution capabilities at various extension lengths. The package is shipped as a single unit for straightforward installation and use on compatible fork trucks.
In practice, this lift boom supports applications that require temporary overhead lifting without a dedicated crane system. Operators should ensure proper attachment to the forklift’s forks using the provided restraint and adhere to the operation and capacity guidance displayed on the unit. The vertical reach and telescoping functionality enable material handling tasks such as hoisting loads to elevated positions, positioning heavy items for assembly, or loading equipment to elevated platforms, all while maintaining awareness of the changing load capacity across different extension lengths. The maximum rotation is limited to 37 degrees, reflecting the overhead lifting geometry and stability considerations during operation.
Features:
- Converts forklifts into overhead lifting cranes
- Fork pockets with safety strap for secure attachment
- Robotically welded steel construction for durability
- Operations & capacity sticker for user guidance
- Telescoping Orbit Boom with extended reach
- Eight-thousand pound single-hook capacity at 36" extension
- Maximum hook point height and telescoping range documented in specs
- Color:
- Blue/Yellow
- Material:
- Steel
- Uniform Capacity (lb.):
- 8,000
- Fork Pocket Center (in.):
- 24
- Fork Pocket Width (in.):
- 7-1/4 x 2-1/4
- Restraint Length (in.):
- 36
- Boom Style:
- Telescoping
- Minimum/Maximum Hook Point (in.):
- 36/144
- Single-Hook Capacity at 36" (lb.):
- 8000
- Single-Hook Capacity at 48" (lb.):
- 6650
- Single-Hook Capacity at 60" (lb.):
- 6000
- Single-Hook Capacity at 72" (lb.):
- 5300
- Single-Hook Capacity at 84" (lb.):
- 4650
- Single-Hook Capacity at 96" (lbs.):
- 4000
- Single-Hook Capacity at 108" (lbs.):
- 3500
- Single-Hook Capacity at 120" (lbs.):
- 3000
- Single-Hook Capacity at 132" (lbs.):
- 2600
- Single-Hook Capacity at 144" (lbs.):
- 2200
- Overall Extended Height (in.):
- 96-1/8
- Retracted Hook Height (in.):
- 5-1/8
- Extended Hook Height (in.):
- 76-9/16
- Overall Extended Length (in.):
- 148-1/2
- Max Rotation Degree:
- 37
- Boom Type:
- Orbit Boom
- OSHA:
- 1910.178(a)(4)
- Package Size:
- Each
