Underslung Forklift Carpet Boom
50mm / 1525mm
£975.00 Ex. VAT
£1,170.00 Inc. VAT
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Underslung Forklift Carpet Boom
Delivery within 15 Working Days
£975.00 Ex. VAT
£1,170.00 Inc. VAT
This underslung forklift carpet boom turns a standard forklift into a roll handler. The driver fits it by driving the forks into its fork pockets and securing it with twin heel retention pins, then lifts carpet, vinyl and other rolled or coiled products through the core. Switching back to pallets is just as quick.
The underslung design keeps the roll close to the truck, which reduces the need for a larger capacity forklift. Each boom is made to order in the UK by Contact Attachments from EN19T high-grade steel, so the roll and boom clear your forks, and a leading-edge nose cone guides the pole into the roll core without damaging the roll.
Key Features
- Underslung design: keeps the roll close to the truck for better stability
- Drive-in fitting: a free-standing boom with large fork pockets that the driver can fit without help
- Twin heel retention pins: hold the boom securely on the forks
- Leading-edge nose cone: glides into the roll core and protects the roll
- EN19T steel: high-grade steel for strength and a long service life
- Certified: UKCA marked, tested and certificated to the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), with a Certificate of Conformity
- Warranty: 3 years
Sizes and Load Capacity
| Pole diameter | Max SWL at 500mm load centre | Pole lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 50mm | 590kg | 1525mm, 2000mm, 3000mm |
| 60mm | Ask us | 2000mm, 3000mm, 4000mm |
| 65mm | 1250kg | 2000mm, 3000mm, 3900mm |
| 70mm | 1500kg | 2000mm, 3000mm, 4000mm |
| 75mm | 2000kg | 2000mm, 3000mm, 4000mm |
| 80mm | Ask us | 3500mm |
| 85mm | Ask us | 3000mm, 4000mm |
Every size takes forks up to 140 x 55mm. The boom has a lost load centre of 370mm, which reduces your forklift's rated capacity, so check the truck can carry your heaviest roll with the boom fitted.
Choosing the Right Boom
Pick a pole diameter that fits inside your roll's core, with a load capacity above your heaviest roll, and a pole length to suit the roll. If you're unsure, send us your roll length, core size and weight with your forklift make and model through our quote form, and we'll confirm the right model before it's made.
Handling stacked rolls, such as loading and unloading lorries? The low profile forklift carpet boom gives the driver a clearer view. Compare both in our forklift carpet booms range.
Underslung Forklift Carpet Boom FAQs
What does underslung mean?
The boom is designed to keep the roll close to the truck, which improves stability and reduces the need for a larger capacity forklift.
What can it handle?
Carpet, vinyl flooring and other rolled or coiled products with a central core.
How does it fit to my forklift?
Drive the forks into the fork pockets and secure the boom with the twin heel retention pins. It takes forks up to 140 x 55mm.
Underslung or low profile?
The underslung boom keeps the roll close to the truck for everyday roll handling. The low profile boom is built for stacked rolls and gives the driver better visibility.
Is it certified?
Yes. It's UKCA marked, tested and certificated to the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), and comes with a Certificate of Conformity and a 3-year warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Each boom is made to order, with delivery typically within 15 working days. Carriage is added at checkout.
Moving long loads on pallets instead? See our forklift fork extensions, or browse all forklift attachments.