Skid Steer Truss Booms & Jib Booms

A skid steer truss boom extends your machine's reach so you can set trusses, place beams, and lift material to height without bringing in a crane. Skid Steers Direct carries truss and jib booms from Haugen Attachments, Star Industries, and Blue Diamond in quick-attach and fork-mounted configurations. Quick-attach models are more rigid; fork-mounted models slide onto pallet forks and move between machines in minutes. Length versus capacity is the real decision — every boom loses capacity as the load moves toward the tip, so check your loader's rated operating capacity alongside the boom's chart. For more height, our telehandler truss booms reach further.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a skid steer truss boom?

Most skid steer truss booms fall between roughly 8 and 12 feet, with adjustable models covering a range within that span. Longer isn't automatically better: capacity
drops sharply as the load moves toward the tip, so a 12-foot boom may lift less at full extension than a shorter boom does at its end. Choose length based on what you
need to lift at the far position.

Should I buy a fork-mounted or a quick-attach truss boom?

Quick-attach booms mount to the universal plate, which makes them more rigid and generally higher-rated. Fork-mounted booms slide onto pallet forks and can be
swapped between a skid steer, telehandler, or forklift in minutes without dedicating a mount. If the boom lives on one machine, go quick-attach. If it moves around a
fleet, fork-mounted is usually the more practical choice.

How much can a skid steer jib boom lift?

Ratings vary by model, but capacity always decreases as the load moves out along the boom — often by half or more between the base position and the tip. The
machine matters just as much: extending a load forward reduces your loader's stability, so your skid steer's rated operating capacity is frequently the real ceiling
rather than the boom's chart. Check both before lifting.

What's the difference between a truss boom and a jib boom?

The terms overlap heavily and manufacturers use them differently. In practice a truss boom is the longer fixed or adjustable arm used for setting trusses and moving
material out and up, while a jib boom often describes a shorter, heavier-rated arm with one or more lifting hooks for direct picks. Compare the length and capacity
chart rather than relying on the name.

Can I lift people with a truss boom?

No. Truss booms and jib booms are material-handling attachments and are not rated for lifting personnel — a rated work platform is the correct attachment for that.
They also aren't a substitute for a crane on picks that exceed the boom's or the machine's rating. Always work from the capacity chart for your specific boom and
loader combination.