Telehandler is a versatile machine commonly used in construction, agriculture, and industry. Its primary function is to lift and move heavy loads using a telescopic boom that extends upwards and forwards.
1. Material Handling:
Telehandlers are frequently used to lift and move heavy materials such as pallets of bricks, lumber, piping, or other construction materials. They can use fork attachments or specialized buckets to handle different types of loads.
2. Loading and Unloading:
They are used to load materials onto trucks or onto higher platforms like scaffolding or rooftops. Their telescopic boom allows them to reach heights that traditional forklifts cannot.
3. Reach and Access:
Telehandlers are useful for reaching over obstacles or into tight spaces due to their telescopic boom. This capability makes them valuable for tasks like placing materials in upper floors of buildings or accessing materials in confined areas.
4. Construction and Maintenance:
In construction, telehandlers assist with tasks such as lifting and positioning structural elements, handling formwork, and placing equipment or tools in elevated locations. They are also used for maintenance tasks in industrial facilities or on farms.
5. Versatile Attachments:
Depending on the attachment used, telehandlers can perform additional tasks such as digging with a bucket attachment, lifting personnel with a work platform attachment, or sweeping with a broom attachment.
6. Utility Work:
Telehandlers are also employed in utility work, such as lifting and installing utility poles or equipment, due to their reach and lifting capacity.