The telescopic forklifts on the market offered by Manitou are some of the most versatile machinery within the business. These machinery each come standard with 4-wheel drive and are designed to be used in rough terrain environments, and in outdoor settings. The lift capacities vary from 35,000 pounds to 3000 pounds. The machinery could lift heights ranging up to 70 feet on several models.
All models come with different steering modes like crab steering and 4-wheel steering. Some of the other options available for these models comprise Hydrostatic transmissions, frame leveling and outriggers. These machines can also utilize a huge variety of attachments including: buckets, truss jibs, fixed carriages, rotating carriages, winches and grapples. There is a huge variety of telescopic lift trucks on the market and thus, many different configurations. Be sure to do your research in order to choose the right one for your specific application.
There are some particular things to always take into account when dismounting a forklift. For instance, when dismounting, never jump off of it and be sure to face the vehicle. Maintain a 3-point stance, which means to always have one foot and both hands or vice-versa in contact with the machinery. Be sure to wear oil resistant and non slippery shoes as proper protective shoes could definitely help to keep you safe. Do not wear loose clothing or dangling jewelry, as these items may become caught. Wear the proper type of clothing. Make sure the the floor and the area around the forklift is free of fluid or debris that can potentially lead to a dangerous slip. Lastly, when you are preparing to dismount, be alert and make sure there is no other traffic around.