What is a Telehandler

A telehandler is basically just a super versatile piece of machinery that’s got a telescopic boom which lets you lift all sorts of heavy stuff to pretty impressive heights. Unlike a standard forklift, a telehandler lets you function as a crane, a forklift or even a work platform if you’ve got the right attachment – which is pretty handy if you ask me. That’s why they’re so popular on job sites and farms – it lets you handle all sorts of material handling tasks across even the most uneven terrain.

Telehandlers vs Forklifts: What’s the Difference

So, you’ve probably already heard of forklifts and telehandlers being used to lift and move heavy stuff, but there’s a pretty key difference between the two. A forklift generally just lifts loads straight up and down, whereas a boom-type telehandler can extend a load both up and out using its telescopic boom. That gives it a lot more reach and flexibility, which makes it perfect for uneven ground and all sorts of hard-to-reach areas with a teleporter. Forklifts, on the other hand are smaller and more compact, making them way more useful for tight spaces.

When are Telehandlers Used in Construction & Agriculture

Telehandlers are popular due to their versatility. In construction, they’re used to lift heavy materials up to high work sites, position steel beams and even double as a mobile crane. In agriculture, they’re used for all sorts of things like moving bales of hay, loading pallets of seed and loading up fertilizer. The fact you can swap out attachments like forks, buckets or work platforms makes them even more useful across these industries – including back in Australia where they’re super popular.

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