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Product Family Overview


Fork Truck Bases with Optional Tow Balls & Pintle Hook
SERIES: HOOK-BASE

Convert your fork truck into a tow truck for moving trailers and other portable equipment. Simple design slides onto forks and secures into place with pin style tine locks and a safety restraint. Welded steel construction with blue baked-in powder-coat finish for added toughness. 5"W x 2"H usable fork pockets. Optional pintle hook, tow balls, fifth wheel trailer spotter, lifting hooks and hitch available. Bolt on design. Never exceed the 4,000 lb. capacity of the hook base. An attachment does not increase the total capacity of the unit.

  • Base converts fork truck into a tow truck for moving trailers
  • Fork truck is ideal for other portable equipment
  • Slides onto forks and secures into place with pin style tine locks for optimal use
  • Steel construction with powder coat finish for strength and durability

Convert your fork truck into a tow truck for moving trailers and other portable equipment. Simple design slides onto forks and secures into place with pin style tine locks and a safety restraint. Welded steel construction with blue baked-in powder-coat finish for added toughness. 5"W x 2"H usable fork pockets. Optional pintle hook, tow balls, fifth wheel trailer spotter, lifting hooks and hitch available. Bolt on design. Never exceed the 4,000 lb. capacity of the hook base. An attachment does not increase the total capacity of the unit.

  • Base converts fork truck into a tow truck for moving trailers
  • Fork truck is ideal for other portable equipment
  • Slides onto forks and secures into place with pin style tine locks for optimal use
  • Steel construction with powder coat finish for strength and durability

Additional Models In This Family

Model Specific Details


All measurements are approximate. Slight variations, tolerances or changes may occur at any time. Weights shown are approximate shipping weights.
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Model # Description Attributes Net Wt.
(lbs)
HOOK-BASE-32 HOOK-BASE-3290 Days Limited WarrantySteel Fork Truck Hook Base 32 In. Length 4,000 Lb. Capacity BlueUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 36
139
HOOK-BASE-38 HOOK-BASE-3890 Days Limited WarrantySteel Fork Truck Hook Base 38 In. Length 4,000 Lb. Capacity BlueUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 42
162
HOOK-BASE-44 HOOK-BASE-4490 Days Limited WarrantySteel Fork Truck Hook Base 44 In. Length 4,000 Lb. Capacity BlueUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 48
166

* HOOK-BASE Models Work with BALL-178, BALL-200, BALL-2516, FWTS-3-4000, HOOK-S-4, HOOK-R-4, PINTLE, HITCH-3B

KEY: = Expand Model Details = Quickship item = Non-Returnable item = Approval Drawing Required = Non-Cancelable Item
= On Hold/Temporarily Unavailable = Approval Drawing = Testing Certificate = 360 Image Warranty
= Works w/ Skid Only = Flatbed Truck Required

If you did not find an expected Model or SKU # in the table, try the Options Section Below

HOOK-BASE-32
Unit:
Size: W x L x H
Weight:
Limited Warranty
Uniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 36
Uniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 36

HOOK-BASE-38
Unit:
Size: W x L x H
Weight:
Limited Warranty
Uniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 42
Uniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 42

HOOK-BASE-44
Unit:
Size: W x L x H
Weight:
Limited Warranty
Uniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 48
Uniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 48
For More Details of the Option Click the Red Model Button
BALL-178 BALL-17890 Days Limited WarrantySteel Bolt On Tow Ball 1-7/8 In. Diameter 2000 Lb. Capacity SilverUniform Capacity (lb.): 2,000
Ball Diameter (in.): 1-7/8
3
BALL-200 BALL-20090 Days Limited WarrantySteel Bolt On Tow Ball 2 In. Diameter 5000 Lb. Capacity SilverUniform Capacity (lb.): 5,000
Shank Diameter (in.): 1
3
BALL-2516 BALL-251690 Days Limited WarrantySteel Bolt On Tow Ball 2-5/16 In. Diameter 5000 Lb. Capacity SilverUniform Capacity (lb.): 5,000
Ball Diameter (in.): 2-5/16
4
FWTS-3-4000 NEW FWTS-3-400090 Days Limited WarrantySteel Fifth Wheel Trailer Spotter, 3" Receiver, 4K YellowUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Overall Width (in.): 29-9/16
39
PINTLE PINTLE30 Days Limited WarrantySteel Pintle Hook for Fork Truck BaseUniform Lifting Capacity (lb.): 2,000
Uniform Trailer Capacity (lb.): 10,000
10
Model Image Description
HOOK-R-4 Rigid Hook with Shackle 4k Capacity
HOOK-S-6 Swivel Hook with Shackle 6k Capacity
HITCH-3B Three Ball Tow Hitch
If you did not find an expected Model or SKU # in this table, try the Product Specifications Section Above

Fork Truck Bases with Optional Tow Balls & Pintle Hook PDF's will open in a new window when clicked.

Manuals


Survey Sheets

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Approval Drawings

Testing Certificates


BALL-178

BALL-200

BALL-2516

FWTS-3-4000

HOOK-BASE-32

HOOK-BASE-38

HOOK-BASE-44

PINTLE

SDS Sheets

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Other PDF's


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Q: What is the maximum PULL CAPACITY of a HOOK-BASE?

A: Do not use the HOOK-BASE to pull loads of more than 2,500 pounds. Trailer + load must be 2,500 pounds or less.






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Fork Truck Bases with Optional...

 
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Convert your fork truck into a tow truck for moving trailers and other portable equipment. Simple design slides onto forks and secures into place with pin style tine locks and a safety restraint. Welded steel construction with blue baked-in powder-coat finish for added toughness. 5"W x 2"H usable fork pockets. Optional pintle hook, tow balls, fifth wheel trailer spotter, lifting hooks and hitch available. Bolt on design. Never exceed the 4,000 lb. capacity of the hook base. An attachment does not increase the total capacity of the unit.

  • Base converts fork truck into a tow truck for moving trailers
  • Fork truck is ideal for other portable equipment
  • Slides onto forks and secures into place with pin style tine locks for optimal use
  • Steel construction with powder coat finish for strength and durability

 

Model # Description Attributes Net Wt.
(lbs)
HOOK-BASE-32 HOOK-BASE-32Steel Fork Truck Hook Base 32 In. Length 4,000 Lb. Capacity BlueUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 36
139
HOOK-BASE-38 HOOK-BASE-38Steel Fork Truck Hook Base 38 In. Length 4,000 Lb. Capacity BlueUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 42
162
HOOK-BASE-44 HOOK-BASE-44Steel Fork Truck Hook Base 44 In. Length 4,000 Lb. Capacity BlueUniform Capacity (lb.): 4,000
Fork Length (in.): 48
166

Options


Model Image Description
HOOK-R-4 Rigid Hook with Shackle 4k Capacity
HOOK-S-6 Swivel Hook with Shackle 6k Capacity
HITCH-3B Three Ball Tow Hitch

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