{"product_id":"load-n-tow-star-industries","title":"Load-N-Tow - Star Industries","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e📘 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eThe Star Industries Model 1398 Load-N-Tow is a dual-purpose forklift attachment that combines a loading platform with a built-in trailer hitch receiver — enabling one-person loading of power equipment onto trailers and forklift towing in a single unit. The ramp locks securely for transport and the 2\" receiver accepts standard trailer balls for towing. Slip-on-forks installation. 5-year factory guarantee. USA since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #085041; border-left: 4px solid #1D9E75; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e⚙️ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel 1398 — dual function: loading platform + 2\" trailer hitch receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLockable ramp for equipment loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-person operation — no additional crew required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlip-on-forks — no modifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-year factory guarantee | USA since 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #3c3489; border-left: 4px solid #7F77DD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e🔑 Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombines loading platform and tow hitch eliminates two separate attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e — most facilities use a separate loading ramp and a separate tow attachment. The 1398 combines both functions in one unit that stays on the forks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-person loading eliminates the safety risk of multiple workers manually loading heavy equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLockable ramp secures during transport preventing ramp movement while towing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlip-on installation preserves forklift versatility for other tasks on the same shift\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #444441; border-left: 4px solid #888780; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e📊 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a2b4a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e1398\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eLoading platform + 2\" trailer hitch receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eRamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eLockable for transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eReceiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e2\" — accepts standard trailer balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eSlip-on-forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e5-year factory guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px;\"\u003eMade in USA since 1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #854f0b; border-left: 4px solid #EF9F27; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e🔗 Attachment Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eSee Machine Compatibility section below for mount-specific details. Confirm your machine model and attachment interface before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #993c1d; border-left: 4px solid #D85A30; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e🚜 Machine Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eCompatible with forklifts and telehandlers — slides onto standard fork tines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHyster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eJLG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSkyTrak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5f5e5a; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eConfirm forklift capacity covers equipment weight during loading. Do not exceed forklift rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c447c; border-left: 4px solid #378ADD; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e❓ FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eQ: What can be loaded with the Load-N-Tow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003ePower equipment such as riding mowers, skid steers, compact tractors, ATVs, and similar self-propelled equipment that can drive up the ramp under their own power or be forklift-pushed onto the platform. Maximum load is limited by forklift rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eQ: How does the ramp work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eThe ramp lowers from the platform to the ground to create a drive-up incline. Equipment drives or is rolled up the ramp onto the platform. The ramp is then locked in the raised\/transport position for towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eQ: What trailers can it tow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eThe 2\" receiver accepts standard 2\" trailer balls for towing. Tow capacity is limited by the forklift's rated tow capacity at the load center created by the attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eQ: Is this different from the Lift-N-Tow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eYes — the Load-N-Tow (1398) is a loading platform with a ramp for driving equipment onto it. The Lift-N-Tow (1390B\/1395B) lifts the front wheels of existing trailers for towing. Different applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e2e4e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eQ: Does the 1398 require hydraulics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: #444441;\"\u003eNo — loading and towing use only the forklift's standard mast and tilt hydraulics. No auxiliary hydraulic connections are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #444441; border-left: 4px solid #888780; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e📥 Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/50321791.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/50321791\/STR%20-%20Spec%20Sheets\/StarIndustries_Rental-Yard-Storage-Handling_Load-N-Tow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Load-N-Tow - Star Industries\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c447c;\"\u003eDownload Spec Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/load-n-tow-star-industries-1.jpg?v=1732653223\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/load-n-tow-star-industries-2.jpg?v=1732653234\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/load-n-tow-star-industries-3.jpg?v=1732653244\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/load-n-tow-star-industries-4.jpg?v=1732653255\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/load-n-tow-star-industries-5.jpg?v=1732653265\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44869982912605,"sku":"1398","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3436\/3997\/files\/load-n-tow-star-industries.jpg?v=1785951617","url":"https:\/\/mhkcase.com\/products\/load-n-tow-star-industries","provider":"Mhkcase","version":"1.0","type":"link"}