Used Manitou Zoom Boom Stockton

Telehandlers in the past decade, is also known as variable reach rough terrain lift truck, has gained great fame in the material handling business. With good reason, these specific equipment have become the gem of the construction industry. These kinds of machinery are practical, versatile and extremely powerful. Since the number of units and manufacturers has exploded over the last 5 years or so, there are presently a few of these equipment readily available on the market.

The Telehandler is considered a Class 7 Powered Industrial Truck. In name only, this description means it is a rough terrain lift truck. Any of the similarities between a vertical mast type of forklift and a telehandler literally ends on operation and on sight. There are several other significant distinctions between the two equipment discussed below.

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

"Transaction" is another optional boom related function. Telehandlers which are equipped with this alternative have a boom which is mounted on the chassis in such a way that when the operator activates it, the entire boom to travel forward and back, specifically for distances up to eight feet or so. One of the main benefits of this function is that it enables the forks to be withdrawn from a load cleanly or with no snags and the forks can be inserted underneath cleanly, regardless of the boom angle.

Zoom booms have changed the construction business. They can perform numerous kinds of jobs that used to take a lot more time and man-power to finish.

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