{"product_id":"vestil-hook-base-fork-truck-tow-base-forklift-tow-hitch-attachment-for-trailers-equipment-4-000-lb","title":"Vestil HOOK-BASE Fork Truck Tow Base — Forklift Tow Hitch Attachment for Trailers \u0026 Equipment, 4,000 lb","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Vestil HOOK-BASE Fork Truck Tow Base\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/C1IUFBIMKTU\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eVestil HOOK-BASE Fork Truck Tow Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Vestil HOOK-BASE turns a standard fork truck into a versatile tow vehicle for moving trailers and portable equipment. It slides onto the forklift forks and locks in place with pin-style tine locks and a safety restraint, then accepts a range of interchangeable bolt-on couplers — tow balls, a pintle hook, or a fifth-wheel trailer spotter (sold separately) — so one forklift can switch between trailer types. Built from welded steel with a durable blue powder-coated finish, in three base sizes to match your fork length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000; background-color: #fff4f4; border-left: 4px solid #c00; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT: Never exceed the 4,000 lb capacity of the hook base. Adding a coupler does NOT increase the total capacity of the unit — even if that coupler carries a higher individual rating, the system is limited to 4,000 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different:\u003c\/strong\u003e One base, multiple couplers — a cost-effective, adaptable alternative to a dedicated tow vehicle that maximizes the value of forklifts you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32\" Base (HOOK-BASE-32):\u003c\/strong\u003e requires minimum 36\" forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e38\" Base (HOOK-BASE-38):\u003c\/strong\u003e requires minimum 42\" forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e44\" Base (HOOK-BASE-44):\u003c\/strong\u003e requires minimum 48\" forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll three rated 4,000 lb — choose by your forklift's fork length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouses and distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, shipping and receiving areas, and equipment yards that move trailers or reposition equipment with a forklift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e⚠️ Match the base size to your fork length — the base must be properly supported by the forks (36\" \/ 42\" \/ 48\" minimum respectively).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e⚠️ The base requires a coupler (tow ball, pintle, or fifth-wheel spotter) to tow — couplers are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e⚠️ Always secure the base with the pin-style tine locks and safety restraint before towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e⚠️ This is a fork truck attachment — it requires an operating fork truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConverts a standard fork truck into a tow vehicle for trailers and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlides onto forks; secured by pin-style tine locks and a safety restraint\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccepts interchangeable bolt-on couplers (tow balls, pintle hook, fifth-wheel spotter — sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree base sizes (32\" \/ 38\" \/ 44\") to match fork length\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4,000 lb capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWelded steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDurable blue powder-coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustom colors available\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustom fabrication available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQuick installation for fast setup in busy environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal for warehouses, manufacturing, shipping\/receiving, and equipment yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e⚠️ 4,000 lb capacity cap — a coupler does not increase total capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Match base size to fork length (36\" \/ 42\" \/ 48\" minimum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Requires a coupler to tow (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Fork truck attachment — requires an operating fork truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBase Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMinimum Fork Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNet Wt.\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHOOK-BASE-32\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e139 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHOOK-BASE-38\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e38\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e42\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e162 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHOOK-BASE-44\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e52\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e166 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eShared Specifications (All Bases)\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 60%; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSlides onto forklift forks (fork truck required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSecuring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePin-style tine locks + safety restraint\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCoupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAccepts bolt-on tow balls, pintle hook, or fifth-wheel spotter (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWelded steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue powder coat (custom colors available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOwner's Manual — HOOK-BASE series\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineering \/ Approval Drawings — all three bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTesting Certificates — bases and couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct Brochure — Hook-Base Tow Base with Attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #888; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eProduct videos are available above. No SDS sheet applies to this product. Additional documentation can be requested through our Vestil dealership — just reach out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including those known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vestil","offers":[{"title":"32\" Base – fits 36\" forks","offer_id":45055961792627,"sku":"HOOK-BASE-32","price":387.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38\" Base – fits 42\" forks","offer_id":45055961825395,"sku":"HOOK-BASE-38","price":413.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44\" Base – fits 48\" forks","offer_id":45055961858163,"sku":"HOOK-BASE-44","price":441.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3650\/5203\/files\/HOOK-BASE-32_A.webp?v=1780084506","url":"https:\/\/bluecollarplanet.com\/products\/vestil-hook-base-fork-truck-tow-base-forklift-tow-hitch-attachment-for-trailers-equipment-4-000-lb","provider":"Blue Collar Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}