The 7 Best Attachments to Improve Your Telehandler

With their lifting capabilities and versatility, telehandlers are a crucial part of many industries across Australia. 

Here, we’ll look at how these multi-purpose machines can be made even more versatile with various attachments. 

Key Summary: Best Telehandler Attachments

1. Buckets
2. Clamps
3. Fork Carriages
4. Hooks
5. Jibs and Winches
6. Platforms
7. Specials

 

What Is a Telehandler?

Telehandlers incorporate the maneuverability and reach of a crane with the lifting capabilities of a forklift into one multi-purpose machine. These versatile machines can safely lift, move, and place heavy loads at construction, mining, agricultural, recycling, and manufacturing sites. 

Learn more about these incredible machines in our in-depth guide here: What Is a Telehandler: 7 Benefits of Telehandlers

 

Can Telehanders Have Attachments? 

Telehandlers can accept a variety of interchangeable attachments, often with minimal effort. The majority of modern telehandlers feature a quick hitch mechanism, enabling operators to quickly swap out attachments. 

The right telehandler attachment can unlock the full potential of Magni machines.  Telehandler attachments can be added to meet specific needs of an industry or task, such as safely lifting personnel or handling heavy materials. 

If you aren’t sure if your Magni model will accept an attachment, feel free to get in touch with our experts. We can ensure compatibility and determine an appropriate upgrade option if necessary. 

 

The Best Heavy Lifting Vehicle Attachments

1. Buckets

Buckets are a crucial telehandler attachment, allowing operators to efficiently move heavy loads in construction, mining, maintenance, and agricultural industries. 

Bucket attachments for telehandlers are ideal for:

• Lifting, transporting, and scooping
• Moving large loads of gravel, dirt, and other materials
• Excavating earth
• Moving debris
• Increasing productivity and efficiency

 

 

2. Clamps

A clamp telehandler attachment can be used to:

• Reduce the risk of injury to workers by allowing one operator to move oddly shaped or heavy items rather than requiring multiple workers 
• Increase efficiency and productivity at a site
• Carefully and precisely handle loads to reduce damage to products
• Reduce labor costs
• Reduce downtime

 

3. Fork Carriages

Fork carriages essentially transform a telehandler into a mobile forklift. With a telescopic boom, fork carriage attachments for telehandlers boast impressive reach capabilities.  

Key benefits of fork carriage attachments for telehandlers include:

• Increased ability to handle a range of materials and products, including loose items, palletised goods, and more 
• Efficient loading, stacking, transporting, and unloading 
• Enhanced safety through more precise, reliable handling 
• Ability to work effectively in a wide range of environments, including awkward areas or tight spaces that demand high maneuverability 
• Effective for high-reach applications or extreme conditions

 

 

4. Hooks

Magni hooks are another versatile telehandler attachment. Hooks offer a range of capacities and benefits, including: 

• Extended reach to access difficult or awkward spaces
• Increased height of suspended loads
• Enhanced worker safety
• Reduced labor costs
• Increased efficiency to minimise downtime and maximise productivity

 

 

5. Jibs and Winches

Jib and winch attachments are another excellent option for expanding telehandler capabilities. Jibs and winches are especially crucial in the construction industry.  

Jibs and winches are ideal for: 

• Precision placement of heavy loads
• Accessing awkward areas and placing loads beyond obstacles
• Placing suspended loads, roof trusses, bulky items, or beams, even in spaces where access is limited
• Extending the telehandler’s reach 
• Enhancing a telehandler’s crane-like capabilities 
• Increasing control and accuracy
• Enhanced site safety
• Increasing cost-effectiveness by reducing the need for additional workers or equipment, such as a dedicated crane 

 

 

6. Platforms

Platform attachments for telehandlers are essential for applications that require working at heights. Platform attachments allow workers to perform tasks at height in a safe, secure manner.

Benefits of platform telehandler attachments include:

• Increased worker safety
• Higher productivity
• Ability to easily and safely work at height or in awkward spaces
• Minimised downtime

 

 

7. Specials

At MCT, we have an entire category of telehandler attachments devoted to unique or specific uses. Whether you need to install glass at a high altitude or remove large trees, we can tailor a telehandler attachment to your exact needs. 

Let us know your specific market request and we will determine the ideal alternative lifting solution for your site needs. 

For instance, the HTH 20.10 with Tyre Handler Attachment is ideal for moving bulky loads (up to 20 tonnes) with complete safety and accuracy.  With its convenient RFID system, the HTH 20.10 automatically recognises various telehandler attachments. This highly maneuverable multi-functional machine is just one example of the special alternative lifting solutions we can customise. 

 

Attachments for Heavy Telehandlers 

Heavy telehandlers have increased lifting capacity. Certain heavy telehandler models can safely lift and move oversized loads up to 50,000 kg. 

Construction sites, heavy-duty manufacturing facilities, mining tasks, and agricultural uses often require the increased lifting capacity of a heavy telehandler. A heavy telehandler can also accept a variety of attachments, further increasing its abilities.

 

Buy and Hire Telehandlers from Perth’s Premier Supplier

Buckets, clamps, work platforms, jibs, winches, hooks, and fork carriages can be attached to telehandlers to increase their versatility. The right attachment depends on the load requirements, industry, and task. 

We offer an expansive range of Magni telehandler attachments at MCT and can equip you with the ideal lifting solution, no matter what your requirements are. MCT also sources used telehandlers and heavy lifting equipment through our extensive international network. 

Want to ensure compatibility of a telehandler attachment, looking for a telehandler for sale, or need site-specific guidance? MCT is your trusted source for alternative lifting solutions in WA.  Contact us to discuss any alternative lifting equipment, inquire about a telehandler for sale, or ask about our servicing options. Our friendly, knowledgeable team of experts will be glad to guide you.