Used Telehandler Sunnyvale - Telehandlers go by many different names including a boom lift, telescopic handler, Cherry picker or teleporter. This industrial machine is commonly used in a variety of industries and in agriculture. Similar to a crane and a forklift as it has a boom allowing it to extend forwards and upwards. Numerous attachments can be placed at the end of the articulating boom to conduct a variety of different jobs. Popular attachments include a muck grab, bucket, winch or pallet forks.
The main telehandler attachment is the pallet forks. These attachments help the operator transport different sized loads to many locations that would be considered unreachable with a traditional forklift. Telehandlers allow cargo pallets to be transported from trailers and placed on racking, rooftops or other difficult to reach locations. Often, high rooftop locations would need a crane although, telehandlers can accomplish these tasks much more efficiently. It can be expensive and impractical to rely on a crane or expansive industrial equipment to finish particular tasks.
A bucket grab or a bucket is the most common attachments for telehandlers within the agricultural sector. Relocating items from hard to reach areas that cannot rely on a wheeled loader or a backhoe loader give telehandlers a significant advantage. Telehandlers can directly access trailer units with high sides, hoppers or applications that would typically need a conveyor or loading ramp. Relying on one piece of equipment to complete a variety of jobs saves time, money and storage.
Telehandler machines can work in conjunction with a crane jib. Many attachments can be used such as power booms, grain and dirt buckets and rotators. Agricultural models can be outfitted with power take-off and 3-point linkage, making the telehandler and exceptionally useful. Interestingly enough, the machines’ main advantage is also its’ biggest limitation. When raising or extending with heavy loads, the boom functions similar to a lever. Even with rear counterweights, this machine may become unstable from time to time; decreasing the lift capacity when the distance between the center of the load and the front of the wheels or the working radius increases.
When a telehandler functions as a single boom loader (as opposed to twin arms) and carrying a heavy load, there can be a potential for weakness even in the best designs. A 5000 lb. capacity telehandler could lift 400 lbs. safely while fully extended with a retracted boom in conjunction with a low boom angle. This unit with a 5000 lb. lift capability and retracted boom could support as much as ten thousand pounds after the boom is raised seventy degrees. There is a load chart on these machines to determine which tasks can be safely executed by taking the weight, angle and boom height into account.
Updated telehandler models have computers and sensors. The operator cannot continue once the machine’s limits have been reached. They are warned and cut off from accessing the control input. Front stabilizers that enhance the lifting capacity of the machine while stationary can make a huge difference. A mobile crane can also use a bucket is another option consisting of a stabilized rotary joint found between upper and lower frames.
There are compact telehandler models that differ in boom design, size, reach and weight. Telehandlers fall into the compact category if the unit weighs in at 11,000 lbs. or less. Compact units have a two-stage boom compared to larger machines that feature three or four boom designs. A low pivot boom ensures better operator visibility for transporting loads on compact units. There are narrower and smaller dimensions offered with the compact telehandler. The reach capacity for compact units is between thirteen to twenty feet and these units offer a lift capacity from five to seven thousand pounds.
These versatile machines make the compact telehandler extremely popular. Telehandlers can function as a pick and place unit or a tool carrier. This machine is often used in locations that are cramped and tight. Residential services are often employed during framing and for jobs with height restrictions. These machines can facilitate internal building access. Compact units are popular in multi-story construction, nurseries, strip malls, landscaping, masonry, garage facilities and erecting steel among other applications. Telehandlers are employed by agri-business and farming applications to complete many jobs.
Telehandlers come with crab steering or two or four-wheel drive options. This machine can traverse longer distances with two-wheel drive at higher speeds to facilitate easy travel between worksites. The four-wheel drive models offer the ability to traverse more difficult terrain and provide a tighter turning radius. Crab steering enhances the units’ maneuverability while allowing each set of wheels to move forty-five degrees to the right or left.
Compact telehandlers have varying cab environments. On entry-level models, there is a rollover cage for added safety. Higher-end models are equipped with a fully enclosed cab, a heater, windshield wiper and defroster. Operators enjoy spacious accommodation for ultimate comfort. Additional options including satellite radio, air conditioning, armrests, cup holders, suspension seats and tilt steering are available.
Different high-flow auxiliary hydraulics and high-pressure hydraulics run the variety of attachments These attachments increase the functions the machine is capable of. Ground engaging work is often completed by compact units. It is easy to enjoy the benefits of a mini excavator by adding a simple bucket attachment to the telehandler. Light and heavy-duty buckets can be used to move items, augers can plant trees or drill holes, rotating and side-shifting fork carriages facilitate pick-and-place, truss booms are in place for extending reach, sweeping brooms and crane hooks are other popular attachments. Skid steer attachments are being made for versatility and other compact telehandler designs.
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