Here, we’ll cover the versatile uses of telehandlers, the unique lifting solutions they offer, and the various industries they benefit.

The Versatility of Telehandlers

Telehandlers are multi-purpose heavy-lifting machines that are crucial across a range of industries in Australia. 

What Is a Telehandler?

A telehandler is a multi-purpose, hybrid machine that offers the reach and maneuverability of a crane with the high lifting capacity of a forklift. Telehandlers are versatile machines that can safely move and place heavy loads, even in tall areas or awkward spaces.   

With their versatility and high lifting capacity, telehandlers are essential across a wide range of industries. 

Learn More: What is a Telehandler: 7 Benefits of Telehandlers

 

Different Types of Telehandlers

MCT Equipment obtained exclusive WA and Northern Territory distribution rights to Magni Telehandlers, a renowned Italian manufacturer. 

We trust Magni for its premium craftsmanship, unmatched safety, impressive specifications, and high-end performance.

Magni offers various types of telehandlers, including heavy telehandlers, rotating telehandlers, and fixed boom telehandlers.

 

Heavy Duty Handlers 

Heavy-duty telescopic handlers are ideal for lifting, transporting, and placing oversized loads even in extreme environments or conditions. Whereas a regular telehandler may be limited to lifting 6 to 7,000 kg, our heavy telehandler can lift upwards of 50,000 kg. 

A Heavy Telehandler offers:

• A high level of stability
• A high degree of maneuverability
• Reliability even under varying or extreme conditions
• Impressive weight capabilities 
• A payload between 10 and 50 tons

 

Rotating Telehandlers

Magni’s rotating telehandlers are capable of 360-degree rotation, even when stationary. This ability enables a rotating telehandler to easily maneuver tight or awkward work spaces. 

Rotating Magni telehandlers feature: 

• Multiple accessory options, including buckets, hooks, and forks
• 3-in-1 applications
• High versatility
• Patented load control system designed to detect overload risks during use
• Full 360 degree rotation capabilities
• Payload between 5 and 13 tons

 

Fixed Boom Telehandlers 

Fixed boom telehandlers are reliable, strong, and known for their high-end performance. 

Our Fixed Boom Telehandlers offer: 

• Innovative safety system
• Independent variable outriggers
• Live load charts with interactive options
• Various attachment options 
• Payload between 3 and 7 tons

Different Uses of Telehandlers 

Different types of telehandlers lend themselves best to certain applications. Here is a look at where different types of telehandlers are commonly used.

• Fixed Boom Telehandler 

  Fixed boom telehandlers are frequently used for lifting and transporting heavy loads and materials, such as steel beams, concrete blocks, and building materials. They can also extend horizontally and easily reach high areas, making them ideal for the construction industry.  

• Heavy Telehandler 

  With their impressive lifting capacity, a heavy telehandler is ideal for industries and tasks that frequently involve oversized objects or loads. Heavy-duty manufacturing, mining tasks, agricultural uses, and construction sites often require a heavy telehandler. When the load capacity is too high for a standard telehandler, a heavy telehandler offers the ability to safely haul loads up to 50,000 kg.  

• Rotating Telehandler 

  A rotating telehandler excels at jobs that require the highest degree of maneuverability. A rotating telehandler is ideal in applications that require extreme adaptability, such as construction sites, mining sites, and manufacturing tasks. 

 

Best Uses of Telehandlers

Telehandlers are primarily used for lifting and placing heavy objects, making them a crucial part of various industries and applications. 

With their maneuverability, versatility, and high lifting capacity, telehandlers are vital for navigating awkward spaces and lifting and moving oversized loads. Here are some of the common uses of telehandlers in Australia: 

• Ports
• Construction
• Mining sites
• Infrastructure
• Airports
• Oil and gas industries
• Agricultural and farm operations
• Manufacturing
• Marine industries
• Warehousing 
• Landscaping and earth moving
• Commercial tree care
• Powerline repairs and maintenance
• Street light installation and maintenance 
• Pipe and cable installation
• Work site cleanup
• Logistics
• Civil industry
• Maintenance and repairs on tall structures and buildings
• Heavy material handling, stacking, and transporting
• Inventory management 

Telehandler Attachments 

One of the biggest advantages of a telehandler is the ability to easily fix different attachments to the end of the boom. 

The quick hitch mechanism makes it fast and easy to fix various attachments to the boom. Operators can quickly shift between attachments to suit different applications as needed. 

For instance, a telehandler can have a worker basket attached to safely lift workers to elevated heights. That same telehandler can have a fork attached to it to move and place oversized materials.

This ability to use interchangeable accessories makes telehandlers indispensable across a range of industries. One machine can safely perform a range of tasks without the need for additional workers or equipment. 

We offer a complete range of telehandler attachment options to serve any application. Common telehandler attachments include: 

• Buckets
• Clamps
• Forks
• Jib attachments
• Winches
• Hooks
• Grapple attachments
• Sweepers
• Augers
• Tyre handlers
• Material handling arms
• Worker platforms and baskets

Customising Telehandlers for Your Business

If you’ve spent hours operating a telehandler, you know that small details can make a huge difference in the operating experience. 

We prioritise operator comfort for our telehandlers, which is why we offer an extensive range of customisation options for telehandlers. 

Our range of telehandler customisation options is intended to maximise performance, safety, and operator comfort. 

Optimise your working experience with our full range of specialty telehandler options, such as:

• Tilting seats
• Remote controlled additional heaters
• Additional cameras 
• Air suspended seats
• Foam filled tyres
• Spare tyres
• Solid tyres
• Protection grid for windshield
• Emergency stop buttons
• Headlamp protections

 

Your Trusted Perth Telehandler Supplier

Telehandlers benefit a range of industries across WA. At MCT Equipment, we are proud to supply and maintain quality, reliable new and used telehandlers. 

No matter what your application, industry, or requirements are, we can customise a heavy lifting solution for your needs.  

Our family-run business is your trusted partner for all of your heavy-lifting requirements.  

Contact our team for personalised advice and support to find the alternative lifting solution that matches your needs.