Invicta Fork Extensions (Model IFE) provide a simple but effective method of handling the occasional long and awkward load that extends past the tips of the parent fork arm. Three fork size categories are available — 100 x 50mm, 125 x 50mm and 150 x 60mm — with capacities from 2,000kg to 6,000kg per pair at half extension length, in lengths from 1,220mm to 3,000mm. Extensions must not exceed 66% of the parent fork length; built in the UK by Invicta Forks & Attachments.
Key Features
- 6mm tip thickness — for ease of splitting packs
- Fully pressed profile — with rounded corners for safe, snag-free operation
- Bolt-on design — quick to fit and remove
- Three fork size categories — to suit forks from 100 x 50mm up to 150 x 60mm
- Zinc plated heel pins — secure attachment to the parent fork
- Painted black — standard finish
Technical Specifications
| Fork Size Category |
External Size (mm) |
Capacity per Pair (kg) |
Lengths Available (mm) |
| Max 100 x 50 |
127 × 69 |
2,000 |
1,220 – 3,000 |
| Max 125 x 50 |
152 × 69 |
4,000 |
1,220 – 3,000 |
| Max 150 x 60 |
177 × 79 |
6,000 |
1,220 – 3,000 |
Capacity rated at half extension length. Extensions must not exceed 66% of the parent fork length. Painted black as standard.
UK Manufactured | LOLER Compliant
This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Invicta Forks & Attachments, the UK's largest mechanical forklift attachment manufacturer, based in Leeds. Where applicable, this product is supplied with a test certificate and EC Declaration of Conformity. LOLER 1998 thorough examinations are required every 6 months by a competent person after initial certification.
More About This Product
Invicta Fork Extensions (Model IFE) provide a simple but effective method of handling the occasional long and awkward load that extends past the tips of the parent fork arm. Available in three fork size categories — 100 x 50mm, 125 x 50mm and 150 x 60mm — with capacities from 2,000kg to 6,000kg per pair at half extension length. Extensions must not exceed 66% of the parent fork length. Available in lengths from 1,220mm to 3,000mm. Built in the UK by Invicta Forks & Attachments.
Suitable Applications
Handling long, wide or awkward loads that extend beyond the standard fork tips — including timber, sheet materials, plasterboard, pipes, structural steelwork and oversized pallets. Common in builders' merchants, timber yards, distribution centres and manufacturing facilities.
Extensions move the load centre forward and derate the truck. Where the load needs suspending rather than carrying, a jib gives a hook; for rolled goods see the carpet boom.
How to Use the Fork Extensions
- Position forks to the desired distance apart.
- Remove fork pocket heel pins from the extensions.
- Drive forks into the fork extensions.
- Insert heel pins directly behind the heel of the fork and attach safety lynch pins.
- The extensions are now ready for use.
Warning:
Extensions must not exceed 66% of the parent fork length. Do not tip load or shock load the extensions.
Safety Information
- Ensure truck and extensions can handle the intended load.
- Ensure heel pins are correctly positioned before each use.
- Do not drive into extensions without removing heel pins.
- Do not shock load or tip load the extensions.
- Extensions must not exceed 66% of the parent fork length.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect weekly: weld points, extension wear and heel pin attachments. Certified for six months from manufacture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why must extensions not exceed 66% of the fork length?
This is a safety requirement to maintain fork structural integrity and prevent the extensions from detaching under load.
