The telescopic forklift will normally have a lengthened lift which utilizes a crane or arm to come over top of a truck. This kind of forklift will enable you to raise cargo higher and with greater control. This additional control is due to the fact that you are moving the load on the crane's end, which is known as a telescopic boom.
The load is also able to move both away from and towards the forklift cab too and this unique feature is something that regular lift trucks could not do. The telescopic forklifts could offer both height and versatility. The telescopic lift truck is really common in the agricultural and construction businesses. In addition, they are an excellent choice in situations where you should work with something that needs more control that a regular forklift.
Frame Tilt
A unique feature common to telehandlers is the frame tilt. Operators could activate the lateral controls in order to move the frame's angle from side to side. This frame could be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a liquid filled tube which is curved and mounted within the cab. This is the frame tilt indicator or level indicator and works similar to a carpenter's level. It has a bubble indicator that indicates the frame's lateral angle relative to the ground. This is an extremely handy device that is utilized to make certain that the frame is level prior to raising the boom in rough environments.
Steering
There are several units of telehandlers that offer rear wheel steering, similar to a vertical mast type model. Most models provide 3 steering options which the operator could select; crab, circle and front steering. For instance, if the operator chooses the "front" steering option, just the equipment's front wheels will react to the steering wheel's movement.