A spreader bar for use with a boom lift or ceiling is disclosed. The spreader bar includes at least two arms and an integral scale. Ideally, the load sensor of the scale is located within the spreader bar, preferably centrally within a cavity located between the arms. Thus, there is zero lift height loss when using the spreader bar since a separate scale need not be added between the spreader bar and the boom. Preferably, a pivoting connection member is provided to mount the spreader bar to the boom. The pivoting connection member allows tilting of the spreader bar in any direction perpendicular to the vertical axis. Ideally, 360 degrees of rotation is also provided by the connection member.
