{"product_id":"vestil-fra-4-238-fork-truck-reel-attachment-forklift-spindle-lifter-for-cable-wire-hose-reels","title":"Vestil FRA-4-238 Fork Truck Reel Attachment — Forklift Spindle Lifter for Cable, Wire \u0026 Hose Reels","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Vestil FRA-4-238 Fork Truck Reel Attachment\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/FrUUfxwxiTU\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #000;\"\u003eForklift Reel Lifter — Center-Axis Spindle for Cable, Wire \u0026amp; Hose Reels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Vestil FRA-4-238 Fork Truck Reel Attachment converts your standard forklift into a center-axis reel lifter — letting operators safely pick up, transport, and even dispense from heavy cable reels, wire spools, hose reels, paper and film rolls, and other large center-hole reels that can't be moved safely on bare forks. The 48\" support bar threads through the reel's center hole like a spindle, allowing the forklift to lift and carry the reel by its center axis — a far safer and more controlled method than balancing reels on flat forks or chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe attachment is engineered for 4\" wide forklift forks and comes with two 72\" long safety chains with quick clasps for fast, secure installation. The 2-3\/8\" diameter support bar fits standard reel center holes, and the bright color finish provides high visibility during forklift operation around personnel. With 2,500 lb load capacity and robust steel construction, the FRA-4-238 is built for daily use in electrical contracting, telecom and fiber installation, wire distribution, hose and tubing wholesalers, cable manufacturers, construction supply yards, industrial maintenance operations, marine and dock work, paper and print operations, and carpet\/flooring distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the support bar onto the forklift's two forks (must be 4\" wide), secure with the two included safety chains, and drive the bar through the center hole of your reel. Lift the reel hands-free by its center axis — no manual rigging, no precarious balancing on flat forks. Material can be unspooled from the reel while still on the forklift if your operation requires dispensing on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Forklift Compatibility — Critical Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for 4\" wide forklift forks (5\" attachment opening). Other fork widths may not fit properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distance between your forks (outer-to-outer) must NOT exceed 48\" — the length of the support bar. Wider fork spreads won't fit on the bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReel Center Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your reels must have a center hole diameter of at least 2-3\/8\" to accept the support bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Load Center Safety Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEVER EXCEED LOAD CENTER RATING PER FORKLIFT MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES. Adding any attachment shifts the load center forward, reducing the forklift's effective capacity. Verify your forklift can safely handle this attachment plus the rated 2,500 lb reel load within its rated load center before operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConverts forklift into a center-axis reel lifter — safer than bare-fork or chain handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e2,500 lb load capacity for substantial cable, wire, hose, and paper reels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e48\" long support bar accommodates most standard reel widths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e2-3\/8\" diameter support bar fits standard reel center holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo 72\" safety chains with quick clasps included for fast, secure installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for 4\" wide forklift forks (5\" attachment opening).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBright color finish for high visibility during forklift operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRobust steel construction for long-term industrial durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight 37 lbs — easy to install, remove, and store between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eParcel-shippable via UPS\/FedEx for fast, affordable delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eNo auxiliary hydraulics required — purely mechanical attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for electrical contractors, telecom\/fiber installers, wire distributors, hose wholesalers, cable manufacturers, and industrial maintenance operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom fabrication available — contact us for non-standard bar diameters or lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Verify forklift fork width (4\"), fork spread (≤48\"), and reel center hole (≥2-3\/8\") before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Never exceed forklift manufacturer's load center rating — verify forklift capacity with attachment plus load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#000;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;\"\u003eFRA-4-238\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003eSteel Forklift Reel Attachment, 48\" L × 9-3\/16\" W × 11-7\/32\" H, 2,500 lb Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e2,500 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e48\" L × 9-3\/16\" W × 11-7\/32\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Bar Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Bar Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e2-3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;width:40%;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Width Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;hyphens:auto;\"\u003e4\" Wide Forks (5\" Attachment Opening)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd 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