What Is A Telehandler?
A telehandler, also widely known as a telescopic forklift or telescopic handler, is a multifunctional off-road engineering machine that combines the core functions of a standard forklift, mobile crane, wheel loader and aerial work platform.
Different from traditional fixed-mast forklifts, the telehandler is equipped with a multi-section hydraulic telescopic boom. The boom can lift vertically and extend horizontally, enabling high-lifting, long-reach and obstacle-crossing loaded operations. Fitted with a 4-wheel drive off-road chassis and a fast attachment replacement system, this single machine can complete diversified working tasks by switching different accessories, greatly saving equipment investment and site space. It is the all-round essential material handling equipment for complex working sites.
Core components include high-strength telescopic boom, heavy-duty off-road chassis, stable hydraulic system, quick-change interface, intelligent safety control system and ergonomic driving cabin. Optional hydraulic outriggers are equipped on large models to enhance overall working stability during high-altitude operations.
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Main Uses & Application Scenarios
1. Construction Industry (Core Application)
Telehandlers are the most commonly used equipment in construction sites. They are mainly applied for high stacking, hoisting and transferring building materials such as bricks, concrete blocks, precast components and steel structures. The telescopic boom can cross barriers and deliver materials to scaffolding, high floors and elevated platforms where ordinary forklifts cannot reach. Besides, it is widely used for loading and unloading sand, gravel and cement, hoisting and installing large construction equipment, and high-altitude maintenance of buildings and venues with aerial work platform attachments.
2. Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Adapted to rough, muddy and uneven farmland terrain, telehandlers are perfect for various farm operations. They are used for loading, unloading and stacking hay bales, grain, fertilizer and feed, transporting and assembling farm sheds and breeding facilities, and transferring agricultural machinery and tools. The off-road performance fully meets the complex ground operation needs of pastures, farms and rural construction sites.
3. Industrial Warehouse & Logistics
For large factories, outdoor warehouses and logistics yards, telehandlers undertake the stacking, lifting and long-distance transportation of heavy goods, large molds and mechanical equipment. It solves the problem of high-position handling of oversized and heavy cargo that indoor fixed forklifts cannot complete, suitable for large-scale outdoor logistics operation scenarios.
4. Municipal Engineering, Mining & Emergency Rescue
In municipal infrastructure construction such as bridges and stadiums, it completes material hoisting and site leveling. In mines and sand yards, it efficiently loads and unloads ore, sand and gravel materials. Meanwhile, it can be used for emergency rescue, disaster relief and on-site material transportation with matched professional attachments, realizing multi-scenario emergency operation.
Technical Parameters
| THLEHANDLER | YN735 | YN1035 | YN1440 | YN1840 |
| ENGINE | ||||
| Model | Yunnei YN38GB | Yuchai | Yunnei 4108 | Yuchai |
| Rated power | 76kw | 85kw | 92kw | 92kw |
| Type | Four stroke,diesel engine | |||
| Displacement | 3760L | 3.760L | 4580L | 4580L |
| Cooling type | water cooling | |||
| PERFORMANCE | ||||
| Max.lifting capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg | 4000kg | 4000kg |
| Max. Lifting Capacity at max reach | 3000kg | 3000kg | 1800kg | 1800kg |
| Capacity at max boom extension | 1250kg | 1250kg | 1500kg | 1250kg |
| Max lifting height | 7000mm | 7000mm | 14000mm | 18000mm |
| Max. Horizontal boom extension | 3300mm | 3300mm | 9370mm | 13000mm |
| Grade-ability | 30° | |||
| Machine weight | 8500kg | 8500kg | 11500kg | 12000kg |
| Max Speed | 40km/h | 40km/h | 38km/h | 30km/h |
| DIFFERENTIAL-AXLES | ||||
| Driving model | Four wheel steering,Crab steering | |||
| Front axle | Rigid | |||
| Rear axle | Oscillating | |||
| Moving Brake | Servise air brake on the 4 wheels with double hydraulic system | |||
| Parking Brake | Negative parking brake | |||
| Tires | 405/70R20 | 405/70-24 | 16/70-24 | 17.5-25 |
| DIMENSIONS | ||||
| Length | 5300mm | 5800mm | 6500mm | 6800mm |
| Height | 2300mm | 2350mm | 2500mm | 2500mm |
| Width | 2300mm | 2300mm | 2300mm | 2300mm |
| Shaft distance | 2800mm | 2900mm | 3000mm | 3000mm |
Advantages
1. Multi-function & Quick Attachment Replacement
The standard configuration is a cargo fork. It can be quickly replaced with buckets, lifting hooks, aerial work platforms, grapples and bulldozing blades to realize fork lifting, hoisting, shoveling, earth moving and high-altitude manned operations. One telehandler can replace multiple single-function machines, effectively reducing customer procurement and maintenance costs.
2. Excellent Off-Road & Terrain Adaptability
Adopting 4-wheel drive and large anti-skid off-road tires, supporting three steering modes: front-wheel steering, four-wheel steering and crab steering. It can work stably on muddy, gravel, rugged and uneven grounds, breaking the terrain limitation of traditional forklifts that only adapt to hardened flat ground.
3. High Lifting Height & Long Working Outreach
The mainstream models feature a maximum lifting height of 10-18 meters and support horizontal telescopic outreach. The boom can cross walls, barriers and stacking goods to deliver materials to ultra-high and long-distance positions. It supports on-load telescopic and on-load driving, with a wider working range than ordinary handling equipment.
4. Complete Intelligent Safety Protection System
Equipped with overload early warning, load moment limit protection, automatic fork leveling, outrigger detection and anti-tilting protection systems. It monitors the load and working status in real time during operation, automatically limits dangerous actions, and fully guarantees construction and driving safety.
5. Comfortable Operation & High Working Efficiency
Equipped with a panoramic air-conditioned cab and ergonomic single-handle operating system, with proportional hydraulic control, making the operation smooth and precise. Adopting hydrostatic transmission, it realizes stable start and stop under heavy load, low failure rate and long continuous working time, suitable for long-term high-intensity engineering operations.
Common Matching Attachments
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Standard Fork: For pallet goods, bricks, precast parts and general cargo forking and stacking
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Lifting Hook: For hoisting steel structures, mechanical equipment and heavy components
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Material Bucket: For shoveling and loading sand, soil, gravel and other loose materials
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Aerial Work Platform: For manned high-altitude maintenance, installation and inspection operations
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Multifunctional Grapple: For grabbing straw, wood, steel pipes and irregular materials
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Bulldozing & Sweeping Attachment: For site leveling, cleaning and garbage removal
Telehandler VS Ordinary Forklift
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Comparison Item
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Telehandler / Telescopic Forklift
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Ordinary Counterbalance Forklift
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Boom Structure
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Telescopic boom, supports horizontal extension & vertical lifting
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Fixed mast, only vertical lifting
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Working Height & Distance
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Max 18m lifting height, long outreach, obstacle-crossing operation
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Limited lifting height, no horizontal outreach
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Terrain Adaptability
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4WD off-road type, suitable for rugged, muddy, outdoor sites
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Only for flat hardened ground, poor off-road performance
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Working Function
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Forking, hoisting, shoveling, high-altitude operation, multi-purpose
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Single function, only cargo forking & handling
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Applicable Scenarios
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Construction, agriculture, outdoor engineering, large factory
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Indoor warehouse, flat factory logistics
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FAQ
Q1: What is the maximum lifting height of a telehandler?
A: The lifting height of mainstream telehandler models ranges from 10m to 18m, with a rated load of 3-6 tons. Customers can choose the appropriate tonnage and boom length model according to actual working conditions.
Q2: Can a telehandler be used indoors?
A: Telehandlers have a large overall size and are suitable for large-space factories and warehouses. For narrow indoor environments, small electric forklifts are more recommended.
Q3: Is a telehandler allowed for manned aerial work?
A: Manned operation is only permitted after installing a professional aerial work platform attachment and activating the safety protection system. It is strictly forbidden to stand directly on the cargo fork for high-altitude operations.
Q4: What is the difference between a telehandler and an aerial work platform?
A: The core advantage of a telehandler is heavy-duty material handling, with auxiliary manned high-altitude functions; aerial work platforms are specially designed for manned maintenance and cannot bear heavy cargo handling tasks.
Q5: Are telehandlers suitable for farm work?
A: Yes. The off-road telehandler is very suitable for farm and pasture operations, adapting to rough farmland, and can efficiently complete hay stacking, material transportation and farm facility construction.
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