{"product_id":"vestil-lm-hbe-hydraulic-powered-telescoping-forklift-lift-boom-power-operated-extension-8-000-lb-capacity","title":"Vestil LM-HBE Hydraulic Powered Telescoping Forklift Lift Boom — Power-Operated Extension, 8,000 lb Capacity","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 LM-HBE Hydraulic Powered Telescoping Forklift Lift Boom\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/j0jHlq-3CtE\" 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;\"\u003eHydraulic Powered Telescoping Forklift Lift Boom — Power-Operated Extension for High-Volume Industrial Lifting (8,000 lb)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Vestil LM-HBE Hydraulic Powered Telescoping Forklift Lift Boom is the productivity upgrade of Vestil's standard LM-1T manual telescoping boom — replacing manual hand extension with hydraulic power, eliminating operator labor on every reach adjustment, and dramatically increasing throughput for high-volume lifting operations. With 8,000 lb load capacity, 24\" fork pocket center, two included lifting hooks, and your choice of two power configurations (self-contained DC battery or forklift truck-powered hydraulic), this boom is engineered for operations that need rapid, repeated reach changes: high-volume warehouses, busy manufacturing operations, construction sites with variable load distances, heavy maintenance shops, government and military logistics, auto body shops handling frequent engine swaps, rental fleet operations offering premium-tier equipment, and HVAC contractors managing rooftop installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Powered Extension Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual telescoping booms require operators to physically pull out or push in the boom for each reach change — a slow, labor-intensive process that becomes a real productivity bottleneck for operations making 50+ lifts per shift. The LM-HBE solves this by motorizing the extension\/retraction with hydraulic power. Operators control reach via either a hand-held controller (DC variant) or the forklift's existing hydraulic controls (TP variant) — extension happens in seconds, not minutes, and operators stay at the forklift's controls instead of repeatedly dismounting to manually adjust the boom. The throughput gain typically pays back the premium price within months for high-volume operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Power Source — Two Distinct Configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC (12V DC Battery, Self-Contained):\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-contained power unit housed between the fork tubes and the outer boom. Hand-held controller connects to the power unit via pigtail cord — operator presses buttons to extend or retract the boom. \u003cstrong\u003eWorks with ANY forklift\u003c\/strong\u003e (no auxiliary hydraulic requirement). Best for: forklifts WITHOUT aux hydraulics, operators who want simple plug-and-play, rental fleets serving diverse customers. Onboard battery requires charging and eventual replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP (Forklift Truck-Powered Hydraulic):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects via hydraulic hoses to your forklift's existing auxiliary hydraulic port. Boom extension\/retraction is powered by the forklift's hydraulic pump, controlled via the forklift's existing aux hydraulic controls. \u003cstrong\u003eRequires forklift WITH auxiliary hydraulic port.\u003c\/strong\u003e No battery to maintain. Best for: forklifts already equipped with aux hydraulics, operators who prefer integrated controls, low-maintenance fleet operations. Lower net weight (90 lbs lighter than DC variant) and lower lost load (100 lbs better than DC variant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Critical Specification — Maximum Movable Load (2,000 lbs):\u003c\/strong\u003e The boom can LIFT loads up to its rated 8,000 lb capacity, but the boom can only be EXTENDED OR RETRACTED UNDER POWER with loads up to 2,000 lbs on the hook. For loads heavier than 2,000 lbs, operators must position the boom at the desired reach BEFORE attaching the load, then lift. Attempting to extend or retract the boom with loads exceeding 2,000 lbs may damage the hydraulic system. This is a significant operational consideration — plan your workflow around this limit. Manual LM-1T booms have no such limit but require manual extension labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLost Load — Calculate Your Effective Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lost Load is the weight the boom itself \"consumes\" from your forklift's lifting capacity. The DC variant has 815 lbs of lost load (heavier due to onboard battery and motor). The TP variant has 715 lbs of lost load (lighter — no onboard battery). If your forklift is rated for 10,000 lbs at the load center, attaching the DC version effectively gives you ~9,185 lbs of effective lifting at the boom hook before any load center derating, while the TP version gives you ~9,285 lbs. Factor this into your purchase decision alongside the 8,000 lb boom capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Build Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both variants feature heavy-gauge structural steel construction with AWS-welded joints (American Welding Society standards) — same premium build as the standard LM-1T manual telescoping series. The painted powder coat finish provides industrial durability and abrasion resistance during repeated boom extension cycles. Two integrated lifting hooks at the boom end allow flexible single-point or spread-load rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Fork Pocket Center — 24\" Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e The LM-HBE series ships exclusively in the 24\" fork pocket center configuration (the most common forklift fork spread). Verify your forklift's fork pocket center matches 24\" before ordering. If your forklift has a different fork spread (11\", 30\", 36\"), consider our manual LM-1T series (which offers all four fork pocket center options) or contact us about Vestil's custom fabrication program for non-standard configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Fork Pocket Sizes Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard fork pocket dimensions ship with each boom. Alternative fork pocket sizes (8.25\" × 4.25\", 7\" × 3\", or 9\" × 3\") are available — contact us before ordering to specify your forklift's fork dimensions and we'll configure the boom to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ TP Variant Requirement — Auxiliary Hydraulics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Truck-Powered (TP) variant REQUIRES your forklift to have an auxiliary hydraulic port. If your forklift does not have aux hydraulics, the TP variant cannot operate. Verify your forklift's hydraulic capability before ordering the TP version, or choose the DC variant which works with any forklift.\u003c\/p\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. As the boom extends, the load center moves further forward — operators must reduce load weight accordingly. Consult your forklift's load center capacity chart before purchase and during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic-powered telescoping forklift lift boom — eliminates manual extension labor on every reach change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e8,000 lb uniform load capacity for heavy industrial lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e2,000 lb maximum movable load — limit for boom extension\/retraction while loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e24\" fork pocket center configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo (2) lifting hooks included for flexible single-point or spread-load rigging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eChoose DC (12V self-contained battery + hand-held controller) or TP (forklift truck-powered hydraulic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDC variant works with ANY forklift — no auxiliary hydraulic requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTP variant uses your forklift's existing aux hydraulics — no battery maintenance, lower lost load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-gauge structural steel construction with AWS-welded joints (American Welding Society standards).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePowder coat painted finish for industrial durability and abrasion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom fabrication available — contact us for non-standard fork pocket centers, capacities, or dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom fork pocket sizes (8.25\" × 4.25\", 7\" × 3\", or 9\" × 3\") available on request — contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for high-volume warehouses, manufacturing, construction, heavy maintenance, government\/military logistics, auto body shops, HVAC contractors, and premium rental fleet operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Maximum 2,000 lb load when extending\/retracting boom under power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ TP variant requires forklift with auxiliary hydraulic port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ 24\" fork pocket center only — for other fork spreads, see our manual LM-1T series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Never exceed forklift manufacturer's load center rating — load center moves forward as boom extends.\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\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC (12V DC Battery, Self-Contained)\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSteel Hydraulic Telescoping Boom, 12V DC Self-Contained Power Unit with Hand-Held Controller, 24\" Fork Pocket Center, 8,000 lb Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e8,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Movable Load (Under Power)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e2,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLost Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e815 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSelf-Contained 12V DC Battery + Hand-Held Controller (Pigtail Cord)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForklift Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eAny Forklift (No Aux Hydraulics Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Pocket Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoom Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eHydraulic Powered Telescoping (Extendable Reach)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifting Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e2 Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eWelded Steel, AWS-Standard Welding, Powder Coat Painted Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e810 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#000;color:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP (Forklift Truck-Powered Hydraulic)\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSteel Hydraulic Telescoping Boom, Forklift Truck-Powered via Aux Hydraulic Connection, 24\" Fork Pocket Center, 8,000 lb Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e8,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Movable Load (Under Power)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e2,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLost Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e715 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eForklift's Auxiliary Hydraulic System (Hydraulic Hose Connection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForklift Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e⚠️ Auxiliary Hydraulic Port Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Pocket Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoom Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eHydraulic Powered Telescoping (Extendable Reach)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifting Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e2 Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eWelded Steel, AWS-Standard Welding, Powder Coat Painted Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e720 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vestildocs.com\/manuals\/LM-1T-8-24-HBE,%20MANUAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE Owner's Manual (PDF — applies to both DC and TP variants)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/drawings\/LM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC Engineering Drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/drawings\/LM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP Engineering Drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vestildocs.com\/certificates2\/LM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC Testing Certificate (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vestildocs.com\/certificates2\/LM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP Testing Certificate (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/SDS\/MK_VRLA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVRLA Battery Safety Data Sheet (PDF — applies to DC variant only)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vestildocs.com\/weekly_mailings\/Carriage%20Mount%20and%20Hydraulic%20Lift%20Booms%20-%20LM-CM2%20HBE%20062822.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCarriage Mount and Hydraulic Lift Booms Product Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin-top: 20px; 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 lead and lead compounds (from the DC variant's battery) and hydraulic fluid (TP variant), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vestil","offers":[{"title":"TP (Forklift Truck-Powered Hydraulic)","offer_id":44993429471347,"sku":"LM-1T-8-24-HBE-TP","price":3700.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DC (12V Battery + Hand-Held Controller)","offer_id":44993429438579,"sku":"LM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC","price":4990.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3650\/5203\/files\/LM-1T-8-24-HBE-DC_A.webp?v=1778862608","url":"https:\/\/bluecollarplanet.com\/products\/vestil-lm-hbe-hydraulic-powered-telescoping-forklift-lift-boom-power-operated-extension-8-000-lb-capacity","provider":"Blue Collar Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}