Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks | Model LBA170 & LBA180 Series | Tines 42" To 48" | Capacity 5,500–6,900 lbs | For Loader & Bucket
DESCRIPTION
Upgrade your loader’s material handling capability with Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks, designed to add forklift versatility to your existing bucket without replacing attachments. Built from premium-grade forged carbon steel, these heavy-duty bucket forks deliver exceptional strength, durability, and lifting performance for agriculture, construction, landscaping, and industrial applications.
The LBA170 and LBA180 Series Fork Tines provide impressive 5,500 lbs to 6,900 lbs lifting capacity per pair, making them ideal for moving pallets, logs, equipment, lumber, and other heavy materials. The universal-fit mounting system allows operators to install and remove forks quickly from the comfort of the operator seat with no tools required.
Designed for loader buckets with 36–54 inch openings, Star Industries Over-The-Bucket Forks feature rugged solid steel shafts, durable brackets, and precision-engineered tines for reliable performance in demanding environments. These forks transform your loader into a versatile forklift solution while maintaining easy operation, safety, and efficiency.
Key Features
Heavy-Duty Forged Steel Construction Premium-grade carbon steel design provides superior strength, durability, and long service life in demanding work environments.
Forklift Capability For Loaders Converts standard loader buckets into versatile forklift attachments for handling pallets, materials, and equipment.
High Load Capacity Performance Supports up to 6,900 lbs capacity per pair for heavy-duty lifting applications.
Quick Operator Installation System Allows operators to attach and remove forks without tools while staying in the operator seat.
Universal Bucket Compatibility Designed to fit loader buckets with 36-inch to 54-inch vertical openings for flexible operation.
Heavy-Duty Fork Tines Available in 42-inch and 48-inch tine lengths for reliable material handling performance.
Solid Steel Fork Shaft Includes a durable 2-inch × 80-inch steel shaft engineered for secure tine mounting.
Durable Mounting Brackets Universal-fit brackets provide stable attachment and dependable fork positioning.
Construction Grade Design Built for agriculture, construction, landscaping, and industrial material handling tasks.
Fast Attachment Conversion Simple bucket roll-forward and roll-back operation makes installation quick and efficient.
Multiple Bucket Sizes Available Choose models designed for bucket openings up to 36, 42, 48, and 54 inches.
Enhanced Loader Versatility Expands machine capability without requiring a dedicated forklift attachment.
Reliable Heavy Material Handling Ideal for moving pallets, lumber, pipes, logs, and bulky materials safely.
Professional Grade Performance Engineered by Star Industries for demanding commercial and equipment applications.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
LBA170-36
LBA170-42
Brand
Star Industries
Star Industries
Model Number
LBA170-36
LBA170-42
Product Type
Over-The-Bucket Fork Tines
Over-The-Bucket Fork Tines
Fork Length
42 inches
42 inches
Fork Size
1.5" × 4" × 42"
1.5" × 4" × 42"
Fork Capacity (Per Pair)
5,500 lbs
5,500 lbs
Compatible Bucket Opening
Up to 36 inches
Up to 42 inches
Fork Back Height
43 inches
49 inches
Material Construction
Forged Premium Carbon Steel
Forged Premium Carbon Steel
Fork Design
Heavy-Duty One-Piece Forged Tine
Heavy-Duty One-Piece Forged Tine
Mounting Style
Over-The-Bucket Mount System
Over-The-Bucket Mount System
Bracket Requirement
Requires LBA170B Universal Brackets
Requires LBA170B Universal Brackets
Shaft Requirement
Requires LBA170-02 Shaft
Requires LBA170-02 Shaft
Installation Method
Tool-Free Operator Seat Installation
Tool-Free Operator Seat Installation
Operator Convenience
Install/Remove Without Leaving Seat
Install/Remove Without Leaving Seat
Weight Per Pair
283 lbs
304 lbs
Application
Loader Material Handling, Pallets, Lumber, Equipment
Loader Material Handling, Pallets, Lumber, Equipment
Specification
LBA180-36
LBA180-42
Brand
Star Industries
Star Industries
Model Number
LBA180-36
LBA180-42
Product Type
Over-The-Bucket Fork Tines
Over-The-Bucket Fork Tines
Fork Length
48 inches
48 inches
Fork Size
1.75" × 4" × 48"
1.75" × 4" × 48"
Fork Capacity (Per Pair)
6,900 lbs
6,900 lbs
Compatible Bucket Opening
Up to 36 inches
Up to 42 inches
Fork Back Height
43 inches
49 inches
Material Construction
Forged Premium Carbon Steel
Forged Premium Carbon Steel
Fork Design
Heavy-Duty One-Piece Forged Tine
Heavy-Duty One-Piece Forged Tine
Mounting Style
Over-The-Bucket Mount System
Over-The-Bucket Mount System
Bracket Requirement
Requires LBA170B Universal Brackets
Requires LBA170B Universal Brackets
Shaft Requirement
Requires LBA170-02 Shaft
Requires LBA170-02 Shaft
Installation Method
Tool-Free Operator Seat Installation
Tool-Free Operator Seat Installation
Operator Convenience
Install/Remove Without Leaving Seat
Install/Remove Without Leaving Seat
Weight Per Pair
341 lbs
365 lbs
Application
Heavy-Duty Loader Fork Operations
Heavy-Duty Loader Fork Operations
Specification
LBA180-48
LBA180-54
Brand
Star Industries
Star Industries
Model Number
LBA180-48
LBA180-54
Product Type
Over-The-Bucket Fork Tines
Over-The-Bucket Fork Tines
Fork Length
48 inches
48 inches
Fork Size
1.75" × 4" × 48"
1.75" × 4" × 48"
Fork Capacity (Per Pair)
6,900 lbs
6,900 lbs
Compatible Bucket Opening
Up to 48 inches
Up to 54 inches
Fork Back Height
55 inches
61 inches
Material Construction
Forged Premium Carbon Steel
Forged Premium Carbon Steel
Fork Design
Heavy-Duty One-Piece Forged Tine
Heavy-Duty One-Piece Forged Tine
Mounting Style
Over-The-Bucket Mount System
Over-The-Bucket Mount System
Bracket Requirement
Requires LBA170B Universal Brackets
Requires LBA170B Universal Brackets
Shaft Requirement
Requires LBA170-02 Shaft
Requires LBA170-02 Shaft
Installation Method
Tool-Free Operator Seat Installation
Tool-Free Operator Seat Installation
Operator Convenience
Install/Remove Without Leaving Seat
Install/Remove Without Leaving Seat
Weight Per Pair
388 lbs
412 lbs
Application
Construction, Agriculture, Industrial Material Handling
Construction, Agriculture, Industrial Material Handling
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 107 reviews.
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My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
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