The Carriage
The carriage is like a traditional forklift since the lifting attachment can be tilted backwards and forwards from its horizontal. The tilt which is possible on this equipment exceeds more than that of the vertical masts. There is a large range of lifting attachments available, and this positioning ability makes them as efficient as possible.
Most telehandlers have the capability of tilting to a position that is actually parallel to the ground. Several models have rotating carriages as well. This enables the operator to adjust the lifting attachment radially. This translates to the load being able of being tilted backwards and forwards, and side to side.
Load Capacity
Telehandlers have a load capacity rather similar to that of the vertical mast model. The unit's overall capacity will be dependent on things such as: boom angle and extension, whether the unit is lifting on outriggers or on rubber tires, and the amount of boom transaction deployed, if this is applicable. As well, which lifting attachment plays an important role, as does the wind, the grade the machine is operating on and so forth. All of these specifics can be changing on a constant basis and this gives the operator much more information to take into consideration.
Telehandlers will often have some different load charts available to them, giving them a good reference they can use to determine a particular lift's load capacity. Depending upon the boom's configuration and the unit in particular, the load capacity can vary by thousands of pounds all together.