LGH and Caldwell Develop Telescoping Forklift Beam for Material Handling Efficiency

A new forklift beam designed by Caldwell and developed in partnership with LGH aims to improve how long and heavy materials are handled on construction and industrial sites. The Caldwell Telescoping Forklift Beam is now exclusively available through LGH.

Chris Hyatte, product manager at LGH, explained the need for the new solution. “We noticed a recurring challenge in the field: customers needed a way to lift and transport longer materials like rebar bundles and piping without the overhead clearance or access for cranes,” he said. “Traditional forklift attachments just weren’t cutting it in terms of reach, adaptability or safety. We saw an opportunity to create something better — an all-in-one solution that would bridge this gap and maximize on-site efficiency.”

The beam enhances forklift versatility by enabling the lifting and placement of long items in areas where cranes are not feasible. The compact design allows for use in confined environments while maintaining a high load capacity.

LGH has deployed the beam to several customer sites, with positive feedback highlighting its ease of use and adaptability. “Customers love the versatility and how quickly they can adapt it to different lifting needs,” Hyatte said. “Many have commented on how it’s increased their material handling efficiency while keeping operations safe and streamlined.”

The unit features a 12- to 20-foot spread range in one-foot increments, a 10,000-pound capacity, a 14.7-inch low headroom profile, dual 5-ton swivel hooks and an optional center hook. Adjustments are made with removable hitch pins and balanced for safety.

“Caldwell has been a fantastic partner throughout this project,” Hyatte added. “From the earliest design discussions to final production, their team was responsive, innovative and genuinely interested in solving our customers’ challenges. We worked together to prototype, test and fine-tune the beam until it met our exacting standards — and the result speaks for itself.”

LGH offers over 70,000 lifting and rigging products across 24 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving industries including construction, transportation and energy. Caldwell’s lifting product lines include gantry cranes, tie-downs and below-the-hook attachments, along with RUD lifting technology.