{"product_id":"model-plb-precision-lifting-boom","title":"Model PLB Precision Lifting Boom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel PLB Precision Lifting Boom — Converts Your Forklift into a Self-Contained Portable Crane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model PLB Precision Lifting Boom is a fork truck attachment designed to quickly transform a standard forklift into a fully functional portable crane. Built for contractors and trades professionals who need versatile, on-site lifting capability without a dedicated crane, the PLB mounts directly to standard fork pockets and adjusts both horizontally and vertically. Its completely self-contained 12V DC power supply with a 100 AMP Hour battery eliminates the need for external power sources, making it ideal for job sites where power access is limited. In real-world testing, the unit lifted and lowered a 1,000-pound load from an eight-foot steel pit forty times on a single full charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap @ 7–12' (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap – Boom Hook @ 3–6' (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap – Boom Hook @ 12' (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap – Boom Hook @ 13' (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap – Boom Hook @ 14' (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap – Lift Hook @ 15' (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoist Hook Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 FPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC, self-contained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 AMP Hour with charger included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Charge Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToggle button with standard 12' cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Jaw Open (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Pocket Height (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Pocket Width (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOut to Out (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFB-60-PLB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePB-60-PLB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e620\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Height (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadroom (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Jaw Open (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Pocket Height (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Pocket Width (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOut to Out (in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike renting a dedicated crane or relying on fixed overhead hoists, the Model PLB leverages the forklift already on your job site, eliminating additional equipment costs and mobilization time. Its self-contained battery system and compact form factor mean it can be deployed wherever the forklift can travel, without running power cables or sourcing external equipment. The adjustable boom — both horizontally and vertically — provides positioning flexibility that a standard forklift mast alone cannot offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelf-Contained 12V DC Power System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLB runs entirely on its onboard 100 AMP Hour battery, requiring no external power connection. The included charger restores full charge in four to five hours, keeping the unit ready for the next shift without extended downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFits Standard Forklift Trucks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to mount directly to standard fork pockets, the PLB integrates with the forklift equipment already on site. No specialized mounting hardware or custom modifications to the lift truck are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHorizontal and Vertical Adjustment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom adjusts both horizontally and vertically, giving operators precise load positioning that a standard forklift mast cannot achieve. This flexibility is critical when placing loads in confined spaces or at varying heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApproximately 20' Hook Travel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roughly 20 feet of hook travel and a hoist speed of 7.5 FPM, the PLB can reach into pits, shafts, or elevated positions that would otherwise require a separate crane. This range makes it practical for a wide variety of vertical lifting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy Toggle Button Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard 12-foot control cord with toggle button allows the operator to manage lifts from a safe, clear position. Simple controls reduce training time and minimize the risk of operator error during lifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRestraining Chain with Grab Hooks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated restraining chain with grab hooks provides an additional layer of load security during transport and positioning. This feature helps prevent unintended load movement when traveling with a suspended load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePit and Below-Grade Lifting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLB's approximately 20-foot hook travel makes it well suited for lifting materials into or out of pits, vaults, and below-grade excavations where a standard forklift mast cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction Site Material Placement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractors can use the PLB to place heavy materials — such as mechanical equipment, structural components, or precast elements — with precision at locations the forklift can access but cannot directly set with its forks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIndustrial Maintenance and Equipment Rigging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable boom and variable capacity ratings (up to 6,000 lbs. at 3–6 feet) make the PLB practical for rigging and positioning heavy industrial equipment during installation or maintenance operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRemote or Power-Limited Job Sites\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the unit is fully battery-powered and self-contained, it is particularly useful on job sites where electrical power is unavailable or inconvenient to run to the lifting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural steel components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecast concrete elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical and HVAC equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical gear and transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral construction materials and palletized loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/8396\/6382\/files\/Caldwell_20Master_20Catalog_20Page_20230.pdf?v=1789151778\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload Catalog Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the Model PLB require an external power source on the job site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The PLB is completely self-contained with a 12V DC, 100 AMP Hour battery and an included charger. It does not require an external power connection to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does the battery take to recharge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The battery charges in four to five hours using the supplied charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the rated capacity of the PLB always be achievable with my forklift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not necessarily. The capacity of the lift truck and attachment combination may be less than the capacity shown on the attachment. You should consult your lift truck manufacturer for guidance on the combined rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the maximum load capacity of the PLB?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: At boom positions of 3–6 feet, the PLB is rated at 6,000 lbs. Capacity decreases as the boom extends: 2,500 lbs. at 12 feet, 2,300 lbs. at 13 feet, and 2,100 lbs. at 14 feet. At 7–12 feet the rated capacity is 2,400 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the two available model variants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The FB-60-PLB weighs 590 lbs. with a minimum height and headroom of 26 inches. The PB-60-PLB weighs 620 lbs. with a minimum height and headroom of 28.25 inches. All other key specs are identical between the two models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caldwell","offers":[{"title":"FB-60-PLB","offer_id":49344424673454,"sku":"47-262","price":21080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PB-60-PLB","offer_id":49344424706222,"sku":"47-261","price":20032.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/8396\/6382\/files\/Model_PLB_Silo_1-1280x1280-1280x1280.webp?v=1789151782","url":"https:\/\/www.diamondtoolstore.com\/products\/model-plb-precision-lifting-boom","provider":"Diamond Tool Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}