Telehandler Truss Boom & Jib Attachments

A telehandler truss boom extends your machine's reach so you can set trusses, place beams, and land material on a deck without bringing a crane to the site. Mounting is the first decision. Fork-mounted booms slide onto existing tines and move between machines in minutes, while quick-attach models bolt to the carriage and are more rigid at the same rating. The second is fixed against adjustable: an adjustable jib lets you shorten for heavier picks and extend for lighter ones, which covers more of a job with one attachment. Capacity always falls as the load moves toward the tip, so read the chart at the length you will actually run. For loader-mounted work, see our skid steer truss booms.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a truss boom and a jib?


The terms overlap and manufacturers use them loosely. In practice a truss boom is the longer arm used to reach out and up when setting trusses and landing material, while a jib often describes a shorter, heavier-rated arm carrying one or more lifting hooks for direct picks. Compare the length and capacity chart rather than relying on what the model is called.


How much can a telehandler truss 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 as much as the attachment, because extending a load forward reduces stability. Work from your telehandler's load chart at the height and reach you will use, not the boom's maximum rating.


Should I choose a fork-mounted or quick-attach boom?


Fork-mounted booms slide onto your existing tines and can be moved between a telehandler, forklift, or loader in minutes without dedicating a carriage. Quick-attach models bolt to the carriage, which makes them more rigid and generally better rated. If the boom lives on one machine, go quick-attach. If it moves around a fleet, fork-mounted is more practical.

What does an adjustable jib give you?


It lets you change the effective length of the boom, so you can shorten it for a heavy pick close in and extend it for a lighter one further out. That covers a wider range of work with a single attachment instead of buying two. The tradeoff is added weight and a few more moving parts, which matters more on smaller machines.


Can a truss boom be used to lift people?


No. Truss booms and jibs are material handling attachments and are not rated for personnel under any circumstances. A purpose-built work platform with the correct restraints is the only appropriate attachment for putting someone at height, and local regulations govern whether your specific machine may be used that way. Confirm the requirements that apply on your site.