You can buy forklift fork extensions from online retailers, industrial suppliers, and specialty manufacturers. Prices typically range from $150 to over $1,400 per pair, depending on length, capacity, and material.
Online Retailers (Budget-Friendly, Fast Shipping)
These platforms offer quick delivery for standard extensions:
Retailer Key Options Example Price
VEVOR 72"–96", 4,000 lb capacity, carbon steel [0†L8-L13][0†L14-L17] $80–$200
Amazon 70–72", 4,000–5,000 lb capacity [3†L4-L16] $150–$250
eBay Titan Attachments, 60"–84", 4,000–5,000 lb [4†L4-L12] $150–$350
Northern Tool Vestil 84" x 5.5", 4,000 lb $525.53 [2†L25-L30]
Walmart Titan 72" x 5.5", 4,000 lb [0†L38-L43] ~$150–$250
Industrial & Specialty Suppliers (Heavy-Duty and Custom)
For higher quality or specific requirements:
Supplier Key Options Price Range
McMaster-Carr 51"–87", loop or pin, 4,000 lb [6†L6-L36] $328–$572
Cisco-Eagle 48"–120", flat/round/triangle, 4,000 lb [7†L4-L34] $328–$746
Beacon Industries 48"–120", loop or pin, 4,000 lb [8†L7-L42] $400–$800+
Vestil (Raptor Supplies) Various, 4,000 lb [11†L6-L31] $319–$699
Koke Inc. 72" heavy-duty, 5,000 lb, pin lock [12†L3-L15] $1,496
Haugen Attachments USA-made, OSHA-compliant [10†L11-L12] $1,017+
TVH Same-day shipping, all major brands [9†L24-L27] Contact for quote
Critical Safety Rules
1. OSHA Length Limit: Extensions cannot exceed 150% of the existing fork length [1†L30-L31][6†L10-L11].
2. Capacity Reduction: The extension plus load must not exceed the forklift's rated capacity at the extended load center [0†L6-L7][6†L8-L9].
3. Secure Attachment: Use pins, straps, or locking mechanisms to prevent sliding [8†L26-L27][9†L21-L22].
4. Mounting Styles: Loop style (quick install) or pin style (more secure) [6†L12-L14].
5. Manufacturer Approval: Required per OSHA standards for modifications affecting capacity [3†L6-L8].
The bottom line: Forklift fork extensions are available from online retailers (VEVOR, Amazon, eBay, Northern Tool) for $80–$500, and from industrial suppliers (McMaster-Carr, Cisco-Eagle, Beacon, Koke) for $319–$1,500+. Always follow OSHA's 150% length limit, secure extensions properly, and verify capacity reduction before operation.