Manitou Zoom Boom Portland

Telehandlers in the last ten years, is also known as variable reach rough terrain lift truck, has gained great popularity within the material handling industry. With excellent reason, these specific equipment have become the gem of the construction business. These types of machines are really powerful, practical and versatile. Because some manufacturers and models has exploded over the last 5 years or so, there are now a few of these equipment readily available on the market.



In technical terms, a telehandler is considered to be an ITA* Class 7 Powered Industrial Truck. This description means it is a rough terrain lift truck, but only in name only. Any of the similarities between a telehandler and a vertical mast type forklift literally ends on sight and on operation. There are some other significant differences between the two equipment discussed below.



A telehandler has a completely different appearance since it is outfitted with a horizontal boom rather than a vertical mast. From a distance, a telehandler with a jib attachment can look more like a mobile crane rather than a lift truck. The boom is able to telescope or retract and extend to lengths of 30 feet and beyond which depends on the particular model. The boom can also elevate to an angle from horizontal to roughly 70 degrees. Telehandlers have earned the nickname of "zoom booms" due to their ability to telescope. This name has become rather famous with the operators.



"Transaction" is a different optional boom related function. Telehandlers that are equipped with this option have a boom that is mounted on the chassis in such a way that when the operator starts it, the entire boom to travel back and forward, specifically for distances up to eight feet or so. One of the major benefits of this function is that it allows the forks to be cleanly withdrawn from a cargo and the forks could be cleanly inserted underneath, regardless of the boom angle.



Zoom booms have revolutionized the construction business. They are able to perform numerous tasks that used to take much more time and man-power to complete.

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