Load-handling equipment for forklifts load arm RLA · crane arm RKA · crane arm RKT – up to 5000 kg
Load arms and crane arms turn the forklift into a crane in seconds – for lifting loads that cannot be reached with the fork tines alone. Three variants: the rigid load arm RLA (up to 5000 kg, from €641), the extendable crane arm RKA (2220–3720 mm, up to 5000 kg, €1,700) and the height-adjustable crane arm RKT with two hooks and 6-step length adjustment up to a 45° incline (€2,094).
Load arm RLA – rigid & compact
The rigid load arm RLA is fitted onto the fork tines and extends the forklift's reach to the front – for loads that have to be gripped from above. In six configurations: 1000, 2500 or 5000 kg load capacity, each 1500 mm or 2400 mm deep. With a rotating safety swivel hook and a chain safety catch against slipping off.
Crane arm RKA – extendable
The crane arm RKA is infinitely extendable from 2220 to 3720 mm – the reach can be flexibly adapted to the task without changing the device. Available with 3000 or 5000 kg load capacity. The robust frame construction of 6 mm sheet steel also enables heavy lifting tasks.
Crane arm RKT – extendable & height-adjustable
The crane arm RKT combines 6-step length adjustment (2260–3720 mm) with 5-step height adjustment up to a 45° incline – the reach can be adjusted not only in length but also in angle. With two hooks for simultaneous lifting at two points. The most powerful and most flexible variant in the range.
Forklift as a crane – converted in seconds
All load arms and crane arms are fitted onto the forklift's standard fork tines and secured by the chain safety catch – no tools, no conversion. Areas of use: installing and removing machine parts, capturing loads from above, lifting loads with round slings or chains, crane use in areas without a stationary hall crane.
Robust Load Arm Type RLA for Forklifts – Efficient Lifting & Transporting
Delivery time: 5-10 Tage
Robust Crane Arm Type RKA for Forklifts – Flexible Lifting Solution
Delivery time: 5-10 Tage
Crane Arm Type RKT - Height Adjustable for Forklifts
Delivery time: 5-10 Tage
The right crane arm for your forklift
Rigid, extendable or height-adjustable?
RLA (rigid): fixed length (1500 or 2400 mm) – the cheapest solution when the lifting width is always the same. RKA (extendable): variable length 2220–3720 mm – flexible for changing tasks. RKT (extendable + height-adjustable): variable length, incline angle adjustable up to 45°, 2 hooks – maximum flexibility for complex lifting tasks.
Which load capacity to choose?
All three products are available in two load-capacity variants: 3000 kg (RLA-2.5, RKA3, RKT3) and 5000 kg (RLA-5, RKA5, RKT5). The lighter RLA-1 carries 1000 kg. Important: the load capacity of the crane-arm system is the minimum of the crane-arm load capacity and the forklift load capacity. The forklift must be able to carry the crane arm's own weight plus the payload.
What is a safety swivel hook?
The safety swivel hook rotates freely through 360° – the lifted load can align itself without the crane arm having to be turned. This prevents twisting of the lifting accessory (chain, round sling) and enables precise lowering. The swivel function is particularly important with longer loads such as beams, pipes and machine parts.
Crane arm or stationary hall crane?
A crane arm on the forklift is mobile – it can be used anywhere in the operation the forklift can reach. A stationary hall crane is tied to its area. For operations without a stationary crane or for outdoor use, the crane arm is the more economical solution – no separate device, no maintenance costs, no structural effort.
What are fork-pocket dimensions?
The fork-pocket dimensions (A, B, C) indicate how wide and high the opening for the fork tines is. RLA: A 160 mm, B 220 mm, C 77 mm. RKA/RKT: A 102 mm, B 188 mm, C 88 mm. The forklift's fork tines must fit into these openings – with unusual fork dimensions, check beforehand. Standard forks of European forklifts generally fit.
Safety notes
When operating crane arms, the regulations of DGUV Regulation 68 (industrial trucks) and the operating instructions apply. The load arm may only be operated on the forklift's fork tines, secured by the chain safety catch. Persons must not be under the suspended load. The load capacity of the crane arm and the forklift load capacity must not be exceeded. Angled pull of the load is prohibited.
Frequently asked questions about load arms & crane arms for forklifts
The right crane arm for your forklift
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