Fork extensions: the forklift essential

Fork extensions fit onto a forklift truck to allow longer loads to be transported and handled easily. Indispensable in everyday life and practical to install, fork extensions require no tools to be fitted behind the heel of the forks.

Fork extenders, forks... Goubard offers you to discover the fork extensions for forklift trucks, in more details: how to choose them, what are the criteria to consider, and for whom are these products intended?

How to choose your fork extensions?

Fork extensions are always sold in pairs and come in different sizes depending on your needs. Therefore, it is important to consider and check a number of criteria and points when choosing your fork extension:

• Length according to the ISO 13284 standard, and thickness of the extensions
• Safety, fixing and locking system: fixing or not to the heel of the forks, with a clamp, etc.
• Type of material of the fork extensions: galvanised steel for example
• Loads to be supported: the weight must be correlated with the capacity of the extensions and the compatibility of the forklift truck

Also, you have the choice to opt for a forklift extension with an open or closed bottom: it's up to you!

Please note: to handle bulky loads safely with fork extensions and to avoid tipping, it is very important that the length of the fork extension does not exceed 50% of the length of the fork of your truck.

Opt for fork extensions

The fork extensions are intended for all professionals: industry, construction, agriculture... Goubard has thought about it, and proposes you to discover its fork extensions.

Each fork extension for forklift trucks is designed to move all types of long loads, and is offered to you made-to-measure. This means you get a product that fits the cross-section and length of your forklift's forks. In addition, our fork extensions also differ in their load capacities. Need to move even longer and bulky loads? Goubard proposes you to opt for a fork extender! Equip your forklift truck with a lifting jib with a load capacity of up to 5000kg!

Be sure to take advantage of a choice of fork extensions and a wide range of accessories with 100% French products. Contact your Goubard expert for a free quotation or simply for more information!