Built to slide onto forklift tines, the Machining & Welding 5000 LB 4 IN Forklift Pocket Lift is rated to 5,000 pounds for a 4 inch fork size.

This attachment turns a forklift already on site into a lifting point for slung loads, which is useful when a crane is not readily available.

A durable steel body and rated hook point make this a dependable forklift attachment for occasional slung lifts.

Using equipment you already own for slung lifts can save the cost of renting or buying a dedicated crane for occasional jobs.

Equipment like this shows up across a wide range of industries, from steel fabrication and machine shops to warehousing, construction, and vehicle service centers. Anywhere crews need to move a load overhead in a controlled, repeatable way, a purpose-built lift beam or crane keeps the job safer and faster than improvised rigging. Once a facility standardizes on the right lifting equipment for its typical loads, operators spend less time rigging and more time actually getting work done.

Good lifting practice starts before the load ever leaves the ground: confirm the working load limit fits the job, check that all hardware is in good condition, and keep the load centered to avoid uneven strain on the rigging. These habits matter as much as the equipment itself, and they cost nothing beyond a few extra minutes of attention before each pick, which is a fair trade for a safer shop floor.

Equipment that sees daily use benefits from a quick visual check every time it comes out of storage, not just during scheduled inspections. Catching a small issue, like surface corrosion or a bent component, before it becomes a larger problem keeps rigging hardware safe and in service longer.

See the specifications below for the exact numbers you will want to check before ordering.

Add the Machining & Welding 5000 LB 4 IN Forklift Pocket Lift to your forklift attachments for occasional slung lifts.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 5,000 lbs
•  Fork Pocket Size: 4 in
•  Shipping Weight: 16 lbs