The telescopic forklift will usually have a prolonged lift that utilizes a crane or arm to come over top of a truck. This style of forklift would allow you to lift cargo higher and with better control. This extra control is due to the fact that you are moving the cargo on the end of a crane, which is called a telescopic boom.
The cargo when placed on the forklift could move both towards and away from the forklift cab, which is a unique feature which a traditional forklift cannot accomplish. The telescopic forklifts can offer both height and versatility. The telescopic lift truck is really popular within the agricultural and construction industries. Additionally, they are an excellent choice in circumstances where you should work with something that needs more control that a regular lift truck.
Frame Tilt
A particular feature common to telehandlers is the frame tilt. Operators can activate the lateral controls to be able 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 that 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 which indicates the frame's lateral angle relative to the ground. This is an extremely handy apparatus which is used to ensure the frame is level prior to raising the boom in rough environments.
Steering
Rear wheel steering is offered on several telehandler models, which is similar to a vertical mast type model. Most models offer 3 steering options that the operator can choose; front, crab and circle steering. For instance, if the operator chooses the "front" steering option, just the front wheels of the machinery will react to the steering wheel's movement.