A telescopic handler, or telehandler, is a machine widely used in agriculture and industry. It is similar in appearance and function to a forklift but is more a crane than forklift, with the increased versatility of a single telescopic boom that can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle. On the end of the boom the operator can fit one of several attachments, such as a bucket, pallet forks, muck grab, or lift table.
The most common attachment for a tele-handler is pallet forks and the most common application is to move loads to and from places unreachable for a conventional forklift. For example, telehandlers have the ability to remove palletized cargo from within a trailer and to place loads on rooftops and other high places. The latter application would otherwise require a crane, which is not always practical or time-efficient.
The advantage of the telehandler is also its biggest limitation: as the boom extends or raises while bearing a load, it acts as a lever and causes the vehicle to become increasingly unstable, despite counterweights in the rear. This means that the lifting capacity quickly decreases as the working radius (distance between the front of the wheels and the center of the load) increases. A vehicle with a 5,000lb capacity with the boom retracted may be able to safely lift as little as 400lb with it fully extended at a low boom angle. The same machine with a 5,000lb lift capacity with the boom retracted may be able to support as much as 10,000lb with the boom raised to 70°.
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* With the wide range of lift capacities and lift heights, Cat Telehandlers give you the strength and power to take loads up and out.
* Spacious cab and suspension seat keep you comfortable all day long.
* Three steering modes offer improved maneuverability on any terrain.
* Single lever joystick contains all boom functions for easy operation.
* Hydraulic stabilizers for the TL Series models provide extra support and increased capacity at reach for work on any terrain.
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JCBAs the world's largest manufacturer of telescopic handlers, JCB has been a pioneer in the development of this hardworking machine. Through our vast experience, we've developed and refined the most versatile line of telescopic handlers in the industry. Our wide selection of lift capacities, boom designs, chassis configurations and attachments ensures you can find the right Telescopic Handlers for your application.
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With the Tier 2 engine, Liftking also added a roller frame on which to mount the booms of its LK120R, LK150R, LK200R and LK300R, allowing the boom to traverse forward 80 inches and back to easily engage a load. At 12,000, 15,000, 20,000 and 30,000 pounds, they are all bigger than any other sliding-carriage telehandler available.
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