Fork lift vehicle having a telescopic boom with an articulated jib section capable of vertical and horizontal swinging relative to the boom

摘要

An extendable boom fork lift vehicle is described wherein the boom and its actuator are positioned over the rear axle of the vehicle such that the weight of the frame between the front and rear axles and behind the rear axle may be reduced. A modified boom and jib are also described wherein the jib may be selectively fixed relative one telescoping member of the boom. A light-duty carriage is provided to operably engage and articulate a secondary heavy-duty carriage.