Star Industries Spreader Bars for Crane and Forklift Use
Safely Lift Long, Flexible Loads with Ease
Make handling long, heavy, or flexible materials safer and more efficient with a Star Industries Spreader Bar. Ideal for transporting items prone to bending—such as rebar cages, beams, trusses, metal roofing, and siding—this spreader bar is engineered for both crane and forklift applications.
Key Features:
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Reduces bending and flexing of long, awkward materials during lifting
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Compatible with rough terrain forklifts—both straight mast and extendable reach models that accept forks 7” wide x 2½” thick
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Two dedicated hook points allow secure suspension from a crane
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Choose from 4 crane spreader bar models and 7 forklift spreader bar models to match your lifting needs
Whether you’re lifting on-site with a forklift or hoisting with a crane, this spreader bar is the smart solution for safe and balanced material handling.
Tackle long loads with confidence—choose Star Industries Spreader Bars.
Crane Spreader Bar Models
| Model | Type | Size | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1142 | Fixed length | 6ft | 10,000lbs | 220lbs |
| 1177A | Fixed length | 12ft | 20,000lbs | 725lbs |
| 1150A | Adjustable | 8ft to 12ft | 8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000lbs | 534lbs |
| 1160A | Adjustable | 12ft to 20ft | 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000lbs | 1140lbs |
All Crane Spreader Bars have a Center Hook
Forklift Spreader Bar Models
| Model | Type | Size | Fork Pocket | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1140 | Fixed length | 6ft | 39” OC. Requires 48” or wider carriage |
10,000lbs | 390lbs |
| 1140-24CC | Fixed length | 6ft | 24” OC. Requires 32” or wider carriage |
10,000lbs | 390lbs |
| 1149 | Fixed length | 7ft | 39” OC. Requires 48” or wider carriage |
34,000lbs | 830lbs |
| 1177B | Fixed length | 12ft | 39” OC. Requires 48” or wider carriage |
20,000lbs | 825lbs |
| 1150C | Adjustable | 8ft to 10ft to 12ft |
39” OC. Requires 48” or wider carriage |
8,000 / 6,400 /5,000lbs |
545lbs |
| 1150C-FP300C | Adjustable | 8ft to 10ft to 12ft |
30” OC. Requires 38” or wider carriage |
8,000 / 6,400 / 5,000lbs |
545lbs |
| 1160B | Adjustable | 12ft to 16ft to 20ft |
Requires 48” or wider carriage | 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,0lbs | 1140lbs |
| 1160BA | Adjustable includes crane pick points | 12ft to 16ft to 20ft |
Requires 48” or wider carriage | 16,800 / 11,200 / 8,000lbs | 1140lbs |