Universal Fit Lift Hooks

Safely handle suspended loads with a forklift.  Models available to safely lift from 10,000 lbs. to 22,000 lbs.

Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook for Forklifts

The Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook is a heavy-duty forklift attachment designed to provide a safer, more secure way to handle suspended loads with straight-mast and extendable-reach forklifts. Instead of wrapping chains, cables, or lifting straps directly around bare forks, this rugged forklift lifting attachment slides onto the forks and creates a dedicated lifting point for demanding material handling applications.

Available in 10,000 lb, 12,000 lb, and 22,000 lb lift capacities, these universal forklift lift hooks are built for contractors, construction crews, industrial facilities, rental companies, warehouses, steel erectors, and material handling professionals who need dependable lifting performance.

The heavy-duty design includes a swivel hook with latch, bolted anchor shackle, retaining system, and safety chain to help keep the attachment securely connected to the forklift during operation. Whether you're lifting machinery, construction materials, equipment, fabricated components, or other suspended loads, the Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook provides a strong and practical solution for turning a properly rated forklift into a versatile lifting platform.

Heavy-Duty Forklift Lifting Attachment

The Universal Fit Lift Hook is engineered for demanding industrial and construction environments where strength, durability, and secure attachment are essential.

The attachment slides directly onto the forklift forks and is secured behind the heel of the forks with retaining pins. A safety chain provides an additional connection to the forklift carriage. This design allows crews to install or remove the lift hook quickly while maintaining a secure attachment point during lifting operations.

Key features include:

• Available in 10,000 lb, 12,000 lb, and 22,000 lb capacities

• Heavy-duty swivel hook with safety latch

• Bolted anchor shackle

• Heavy-duty steel construction

• Slides directly onto forklift forks

• Retaining pins secure the attachment behind the fork heels

• Safety chain included for additional security

• Designed for straight-mast forklifts

• Compatible with extendable-reach forklifts

• Built for demanding construction and industrial applications

• Open-ended fork pockets

• Heavy-duty design for long service life

Available Lift Capacities

Star Industries offers three Universal Fit Lift Hook models to accommodate different forklift capacities and lifting requirements.

10,000 lb Universal Fit Lift Hook – Model 1370B

The Star Industries 1370B provides a rated lift capacity of 10,000 lbs and weighs approximately 271 lbs.

Specifications include:

• Lift Capacity: 10,000 lbs

• Model: 1370B

• Weight: 271 lbs

• Overall Dimensions: 42" W x 12" H x 28-1/2" L

• Fork Pocket Length: 24"

• Fork Pocket Inside Dimensions: 7-1/2" x 2-7/8"

• Fork Opening Center-to-Center: 34"

• Pocket Ends: Open

12,000 lb Universal Fit Lift Hook – Model 1371B

The Star Industries 1371B increases lifting capacity to 12,000 lbs while maintaining a compact configuration suitable for heavy-duty forklifts.

Specifications include:

• Lift Capacity: 12,000 lbs

• Model: 1371B

• Weight: 277 lbs

• Overall Dimensions: 42" W x 12" H x 28-1/2" L

• Fork Pocket Length: 24"

• Fork Pocket Inside Dimensions: 7-1/2" x 2-7/8"

• Fork Opening Center-to-Center: 34"

• Pocket Ends: Open

22,000 lb Universal Fit Lift Hook – Model 1377

For extremely heavy lifting applications, the Star Industries 1377 Universal Fit Lift Hook provides a massive 22,000 lb lift capacity.

Specifications include:

• Lift Capacity: 22,000 lbs

• Model: 1377

• Weight: 440 lbs

• Overall Dimensions: 44" W x 15-1/2" H x 28-1/2" L

• Fork Pocket Length: 24"

• Fork Pocket Inside Dimensions: 8-3/4" x 3-1/2"

• Fork Opening Center-to-Center: 34"

• Pocket Ends: Open

These three models allow operators to select a forklift lifting attachment that matches the requirements of their equipment and intended lifting application.

Turn Your Forklift Into a Versatile Lifting Solution

Forklifts are traditionally designed to support loads from underneath, but many construction and industrial applications require loads to be suspended from a hook or rigging system.

The Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook creates a dedicated central lifting point between the forklift forks, making it useful for handling loads that are difficult or impossible to support directly on standard forks.

Common applications include:

• Construction equipment lifting

• Machinery handling

• Industrial equipment positioning

• Steel fabrication

• Structural components

• Pipe and precast handling

• Building materials

• Mechanical equipment installation

• Maintenance operations

• Manufacturing facilities

• Equipment yards

• Warehouses

• Construction sites

• Industrial plants

• Rental fleets

The attachment can be used with both straight-mast forklifts and extendable-reach forklifts, providing additional versatility across different jobsites and equipment fleets.

Heavy-Duty Swivel Hook and Anchor Shackle

At the center of the attachment is a heavy-duty swivel lifting hook equipped with a latch. The swivel design helps the hook orient itself with the suspended load and rigging rather than forcing the entire attachment to rotate.

A bolted anchor shackle connects the lifting hook to the attachment, creating a durable lifting point suitable for demanding material handling applications.

The integrated hook design can be used with appropriately rated lifting equipment such as:

• Chains

• Slings

• Rigging assemblies

• Lifting straps

• Shackles

• Spreader assemblies

All rigging equipment used with the lift hook should be properly rated for the load and application.

Fast Installation on Forklift Forks

The Universal Fit Lift Hook is designed for convenient installation without permanently modifying the forklift.

The attachment slides over the forklift forks and is secured with retaining pins positioned behind the heel of each fork. Once installed, the included safety chain wraps around a strong portion of the forklift carriage and is secured with its locking grab hook.

This design makes the lift hook useful for operations that need to switch a forklift between standard pallet handling and suspended-load lifting.

Built for Construction and Industrial Use

Heavy lifting equipment must withstand repeated use in challenging environments. The Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook features rugged construction designed for long-term professional use.

It is an excellent choice for:

• General contractors

• Equipment rental companies

• Steel contractors

• Mechanical contractors

• Manufacturing plants

• Industrial maintenance crews

• Warehouses

• Equipment dealers

• Construction companies

• Material handling operations

Whether you're moving equipment around a yard or positioning heavy components on a construction project, this forklift lifting hook provides a purpose-built lifting solution.

Important Forklift Lift Hook Safety

The Universal Fit Lift Hook must be installed and operated correctly.

Never operate the attachment without installing the retaining pins behind the heel of each forklift fork and properly securing them with the required hairpins or cotter pins. The safety chain must also be installed around a strong part of the forklift carriage and secured with the locking grab hook.

The forklift, lift hook, rigging, and every component in the lifting system must be properly rated for the intended load. The rated capacity of an attachment does not increase the rated lifting capacity of the forklift itself.

Operators should follow all applicable manufacturer instructions, workplace safety procedures, and equipment capacity requirements before lifting a suspended load.

Why Choose a Universal Forklift Lift Hook?

A forklift lift hook provides a dedicated lifting point for suspended loads rather than relying on improvised rigging around individual forklift forks.

Advantages include:

• Dedicated central lifting point

• Fast installation and removal

• Heavy lifting capacities

• Multiple capacity options

• Works with common lifting rigging

• Suitable for straight-mast and extendable-reach forklifts

• Rugged construction for professional use

• Swivel hook improves positioning

• Safety chain provides additional attachment security

• Useful across construction and industrial applications

For companies that regularly handle machinery, equipment, fabricated components, or other suspended loads, a heavy-duty forklift lifting hook can significantly increase the versatility of existing material handling equipment.

Why Buy Star Industries Lift Hooks from Diamond Tool Store?

Diamond Tool Store supplies professional lifting equipment, forklift attachments, material handling equipment, and construction tools for demanding commercial and industrial applications.

When you purchase the Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook from Diamond Tool Store, you get access to professional-grade equipment from a trusted manufacturer with multiple lift capacities available for different forklift applications.

Whether you need a 10,000 lb forklift lift hook, 12,000 lb forklift lifting attachment, or heavy-duty 22,000 lb forklift hook, Diamond Tool Store can help you find the right model for your equipment and lifting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a universal forklift lift hook?

A universal forklift lift hook is an attachment that slides over forklift forks and provides a dedicated hook for handling suspended loads. It allows a properly rated forklift to handle certain loads using lifting chains, slings, or other approved rigging.

What capacities are available?

The Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook is available in 10,000 lb, 12,000 lb, and 22,000 lb rated capacities. Models include the 1370B, 1371B, and 1377.

Can this lift hook fit a telehandler?

The Universal Fit Lift Hook is designed for both straight-mast forklifts and extendable-reach forklifts. Compatibility still depends on the fork dimensions, equipment configuration, and capacity of the specific machine.

How does the lift hook attach to the forklift?

The attachment slides onto the forks and is pinned behind the heel of each fork. An included safety chain is also secured around a strong part of the forklift carriage for additional security.

Does the forklift lift hook include a lifting hook?

Yes. The attachment includes a heavy-duty swivel hook with latch and bolted anchor shackle.

What size forklift forks fit the Universal Fit Lift Hook?

The 10,000 lb and 12,000 lb models use 24-inch-long fork pockets with inside dimensions of approximately 7-1/2" x 2-7/8". The 22,000 lb model uses 24-inch-long pockets with inside dimensions of approximately 8-3/4" x 3-1/2".

Can a forklift lift suspended loads?

A properly rated forklift can be used for certain suspended-load applications when equipped with an appropriate attachment and operated according to the equipment manufacturer's requirements and applicable workplace safety procedures. The forklift's actual allowable capacity must always be confirmed with the attachment installed.

Does a 22,000 lb lift hook mean my forklift can lift 22,000 lbs?

No. The attachment's rated capacity does not increase the forklift's rated lifting capacity. The complete lifting system is limited by the lowest-rated component, including the forklift, attachment, rigging, and other lifting equipment.

What industries use forklift lift hooks?

Forklift lift hooks are commonly used in construction, manufacturing, steel fabrication, equipment rental, industrial maintenance, machinery installation, warehouses, material yards, and other heavy material handling operations.

Why choose the Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook?

The Star Industries Universal Fit Lift Hook combines heavy-duty construction, multiple capacity options, a swivel hook with latch, bolted anchor shackle, retaining pins, and a safety chain in a design that works with both straight-mast and extendable-reach forklifts.