Telehandlers are versatile, multi-purpose machines that can safely move, lift, and place heavy loads.
Here, we’ll highlight the many industries that can benefit from the heavy-lifting capabilities of telehandlers and why they are such an effective, unique lifting solution.
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What Is a Telehandler?
Telehandlers are machines that combine the load capabilities of a forklift with the reach and lift of a crane. With their multi-purpose capabilities, telehandlers are essential in a variety of industries. Short for “telescopic handler”, telehandlers can accept numerous attachments. This equips them to lift, move, and place a wide range of materials in a variety of situations.
7 Benefits of Telehandlers
- Heavy Lifting
Telehandlers can safely lift, load, and unload heavy materials. With stabilisers for added safety during heavy lifting, telehandlers offer impressive lifting capabilities. Still, it is always crucial to stay within the manufacturer’s lifting specifications to avoid injury or equipment damage.
- Accessing Hard-to-Reach Areas
Forklifts are excellent, necessary machines. But they have their limitations. Telehandlers can safely and successfully access areas a forklift can’t. Along with heavy-lifting capabilities, telehandlers offer exceptional maneuverability. Whether you need to access tight spaces or odd angles, the extendable boom and various attachments allow telehandlers to easily navigate awkward spaces. Telehandlers can be used to lift heavy materials on or off of high shelving or to access difficult areas on tall buildings.
- Versatility
Their versatility is one of the biggest benefits of telehandlers. With a telescopic boom, a single telehandler can accept a variety of attachments. These attachments can be switched out according to the task, enabling telehandlers to successfully perform a range of heavy-lifting duties. The quick hitch mechanism makes it easy and safe to change attachments, keeping projects moving according to schedule.
Telehandler attachment options include:
- Buckets
- Clamps
- Fork carriages
- Hooks
- Jibs & Winches
- Platforms
- Tyre Handlers & much more!
- Cost-Effective Heavy-Lifting
With the ability of one machine to safely and effectively perform a range of tasks, telehandlers are a cost-effective lifting solution. From moving heavy loads during construction to clearing debris after the job is completed, telehandlers offer multi-purpose capabilities.
The variety of attachments and versatility offered by telehandlers can reduce the need for additional equipment or workers, cutting overall project costs without sacrificing on quality.
Telehandlers can also successfully access high or difficult-to-reach areas and eliminate the need for more expensive machinery, such as a crane.
- On and Off-Road Capabilities
Four-wheel drive features enable telehandlers to lift and transport heavy loads both on and off-road. With robust tyres and impressive mobility, telehandlers can lift heavy loads across varying terrain.
From debris-filled building sites to uneven agriculture grounds to rugged mining sites, telehandlers can maneuver through difficult terrain and around obstacles. Telehandlers can also be road registered, enabling them to safely operate on marked bitumen roads.
- High Level of Safety
With the ability to lift and handle heavy loads with one machine, the need for additional employees is reduced. With fewer people needed for lifting tasks, safety is enhanced. It also reduces the need for manual lifting, reducing the risk of employee injury.
Many telehandlers also offer additional safety features such as heavy-duty railing and non-slip floor pads.
For maximum safety, adhere to the manufacturer’s limitations and only allow fully trained and qualified operators to use telehandlers.
- Performance Under Pressure
Telehandlers are built to work efficiently, even under extreme conditions. Whether the terrain is rough or hilly or the weather is unpredictable, telehandlers can perform despite environmental factors.
Magni Telehandlers
As a renowned manufacturer of telescopic handlers, Magni is regarded as the best in the industry. With a range of fixed, 360-degree rotating telehandlers and heavy telehandlers, they offer a lifting solution for many applications.
From mining sectors to agriculture to construction, Magni delivers innovative lifting solutions for almost any industry.
Different Types of Telehandlers
Fixed Boom Telehandlers
Safe, strong and reliable our fixed boom Telehandler range combines craftsmanship with innovation and technology, to offer high-end performance in each application.
- Independent variable outriggers
- Advanced world leading safety system
- Interactive live load charts
- An array of various attachments
- Equipped with a payload between 3 and 7 ton
Rotating Telehandlers
Equipped with 360-degree rotation capabilities, rotating telehandlers are extremely versatile. Their flexibility and adaptability make them ideal for a wide range of applications.
Rotating Magni telehandler features:
- Can be equipped with various accessories, including forks, hooks, buckets and more.
- Patented load control system designed to detect overload risks during use
- 3-in-1 applications
- Full 360 ° rotation capabilities
- Equipped with a payload between 5 and 13 ton
Heavy Telehandlers
Magni’s heavy-duty telescopic handlers are ideal for heavy-duty lifting, moving oversized loads, and performing in extreme conditions.
Heavy Magni telehandler features:
- Ideal for heavy-duty manufacturing, construction and mining tasks
- Extremely stable
- Specifically designed to offer high maneuverability
- High performance and reliability even under extreme conditions
- Equipped with a payload between 10 and 50 ton
Common Uses of Telehandlers
Telehandlers are used for a wide range of tasks across a broad range of industries, including:
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Ports & marine
- Construction
- Logistics & much more!
Trusted Perth Alternative Lifting Solutions
We supply and maintain new and used telehandlers, along with mobile cranes, and other alternative lifting products throughout the mining and construction industries.
No matter what your requirements are, our family-run business strives to be Australia’s go-to provider for cranes, telehandlers, and other alternative lifting solutions.