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.
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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.
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.
