The 8000lb Capacity Spreader Bar is a popular attachment with metal building erectors and is used to handle long metal building beams, sheet metal roofing and siding. The spreader bar is a safe and convenient attachment for handling rebar cages and any long material that has a tendency to bend. It is constructed of heavy wall steel tubing and slips on forks or can be suspended on a cable. Specs: telescopes from 8 ft. to 12 ft. - adjusts in 2' increments; fork pockets accept up to 7" wide x 2 3/4" thick forks; load capacity is 5,000 lbs. fully extended to 12', 6,400 lbs extended to mid position 10' and 8,000 lbs fully retracted at 8'.