Advantages Of A Telehandler

When you need a mobile lifting plant complete with a lifting attachment, a telehandler is just the tool for the job. Designed for the type of work involved in anything from construction to landscaping, a telehandler can take on both large and small projects with equal ease. Adding to the type of versatility expected from rough terrain forklifts, a telehandler has the ability to work in small places using a number of different types of attachments that can replace its forks.

As well as taking over some of the jobs that once had to be handled less easily by rough terrain forklifts, the telehandler is also now being used for crane work on some construction sites. It has the advantage of being able to lift weights higher while allowing the operator good control and machine balance. This, and the fact that visibility to the forks is better, results in an increased safety factor in the work place.

Flexibility is another advantage of the telehandler. Some models give the operator the ability to switch tools quickly, resulting in an overall improvement in productivity on the site. There is also greater flexibility with a telehandler because of the ability to place the load without needing to move the machine, thanks to such features as rotate and side shift carriages.