The telescopic forklift would typically have a lengthened lift that uses a crane or arm to come over top of a truck. This type of forklift would enable you to raise loads higher and with greater control. This additional control is due to the fact that you are moving the cargo on the end of a crane, that is called a telescopic boom.
The load could also move both towards and away from the forklift cab too and this unique feature is something which regular forklifts cannot do. The telescopic forklifts are able to offer both versatility and height. The telescopic forklift is super popular in the construction and agricultural industries. In addition, they are an excellent choice in situations where you may need to work with something that requires more control that a standard lift truck.
Frame Tilt
A particular feature common to telehandlers is the frame tilt. Operators could activate the lateral controls in order to move the angle of the frame from side to side. This particular frame could be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a tube filled with liquid which is curved and mounted in the cab. This is the level indicator or frame tilt indicator and works like a carpenter's level. It has a bubble indicator that indicates the lateral angle of the frame relative to the ground. This is an extremely helpful device that is utilized to make sure that the frame is level prior to elevating the boom in rough environments.
Steering
Rear wheel steering is offered on several telehandler models, which is like a vertical mast type unit. The majority of unit's provide 3 steering options that the operator could select; front, crab and circle steering. For example, if the operator selects the "front" steering option, only the front wheels of the machine will react to the steering wheel's movement.