Why you should hire a telehandler from Nationwide Platforms
There are many reasons why you should hire a telehandlers from Nationwide Platforms, including:
- The UK’s leading provider of powered access machines
- Our telehandlers cover a range of working heights, from compact 5.85m machines to 17.55m telehandlers
- Our telehandlers can be used as rough terrain forklifts
- Our telehandlers are ideal for lifting heavy materials to height
What are telehandlers used for?
A telehandler is a versatile lifting machine that is commonly used in the construction industry to pick and carry materials. ‘Telehandler’ is a shortened version of ‘telescopic handler’ that can be fitted with various attachments.
The most common attachment is a pallet fork that enables a telehandler to reach beyond traditional forklifts. This allows the telehandler to lift heavy loads including:
- Concrete blocks
- Pallets
- Pipes
- Timber
- Packaged goods.
A fork lifting hook attachment turns the telehandler into a crane to lift and carry loads where forklift trucks might not be able to access or not be suitable for the task.
Buckets can also be attached to a telehandler in order to shift loose materials such as sand and shale.
Which industries require a telehandler platform?
Telehandler platforms are used in a wide range of industries due to their versatility and efficiency.
Here are some of the key industries that require telehandler platforms:
- Construction: Lifting and transporting heavy materials like concrete blocks, steel beams, and construction equipment.
- Agriculture: Loading and unloading livestock feed and other materials.
- Manufacturing: Moving equipment within warehouses and factories.
- Waste Management: Loading and unloading waste materials.
- Event Production: Setting up stages, lighting, and sound equipment.
What are compact telehandlers?
Compact telescopic handlers are smaller than traditional telehandlers, offering more manoeuvrability due to a tighter turning circle and the ability to work on sites where space is at a premium.
How much weight can a telehandler lift?
Telehandlers come in a wide variety of sizes with load capacity relative to the machine’s build. Lift capacity for the MT625H compact model is 2500kg whereas the MT1440's max capacity is 4000kg. However, when a telehandler is at full reach either vertically or horizontally, the safe lift capacity is significantly less, please refer to the OEM Technical specification sheets for further details.
Why hire a telescopic handler?
Telehandlers are ideal when a rough terrain forklift is needed owing to the machine’s climbing power and ability to move through tough outdoor conditions using both four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering.
Telehandlers offer an excellent combination of lift capacity with a lifting height that gives a long reach to fetch and place materials where they are needed.
A telehandler forklift is a cost-effective materials-handling solution as a telehandler can carry out a wide range of tasks with a simple changing of attachments.
If you’re unsure, consult with our team - we can help you make an informed decision.
