Introduction of Telehandler Forklift Rental

What is Telehandler Forklift?

Telehandler is also known as a telescopic handler, teleporter or boom lift. It is similar to a forklift but has a boom, which makes it more like a crane than a forklift. They feature telescopic arms that can lift loads and extend to adjust the maximum reaching and lifting height of the machine. Generally, the heavier loads able to lift with a larger telehandler, range from 2000 kg to 12000 kg. By the way, there are unable to lift a load which is the telehandler maximum lift capacity all the way to its maximum reach. 

One of the most versatile pieces of hydraulic lifting equipment in the construction industry. It is a versatile lifting machine and incorporates a telescopic boom fitted with a lifting attachment to suit the tasks. 

Normally, telehandler used for lifting pallet boards, and move heavy loads into high up areas that are tough to reach any other way. This machine also can perform as cranes and elevated work platform, just with different specific attachments. 

Learn the Key Difference of Telehandler and Forklift.

There are 2 main types of telehandler in the market

1) Standard Fixed Boom Telehandlers

An original telehandler type, built with a fixed cab alongside a telescopic boom pointing forward. The cab can't rotate, but the machine is extremely strong and best to carry heavy loads (pallets, packages and loose materials) around the worksite. It's very useful when u need heavy loads or material shifting across rough terrain and long-distance. 

2) Rotating Telehandler

A telehandler features a cab and telescopic boom that can rotate through 360 degrees, while the body of the machine is stationary. The main benefits are helping with manoeuvrability and making it better for tight access project. It will save your times and useful in tight areas where regular manoeuvring. 

Flexible with a variety of attachments

As mentioned earlier, there are 3 common types of attachments for you to perform those work with attachments at the end of the boom, which are pallet fork, lifting jib and work platform. By the way, those attachments come in a wide selection of forms and sizes, so it's important to make a proper assessment about what your task requires and also how an attachment would fit your telehandler.

A little bit more about telehandler

How heavy the telehandler can lift and reach? Herewith the graphic shows the lifting weight with the reach/height. Below information from model MT 1440 from Manitou as an example.

Telehandler with Forks with Loading Capacity

Telehandler with Platform

There is usually 3 steering model for telehandlers:

• Standard/front-wheel
• All-wheel/4-wheel
• Crab wheel

Standard steering is best for operating on sites that have level surfaces and minimal clutter. Alternatively, 4-wheel telehandlers can manoeuvre in tighter spaces for sites where space is at a premium. Crab-steering is best to help shift loads into those hard-to-reach areas, where precise placing is required. 

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