Telescopic forklifts sometimes known as a telehandler has changed the face of
many construction sites. While it is closer to a crane then a forklift it is
still mainly used for material handling with added options. with a telescoping
boom and serious lifting capacity this type of forklift can lift palleted
material onto roof, over obstructions and more with serious ease not
traditionally seen in a common forklift. These versatile machine have even been
fitted with work stations to lift workers and materials to various heights while
providing a easy platform to work from under a variety of conditions.
A telescopic forklift can replace many traditional construction machines and
implementations. with one machine you can off load materials and move them to
various heights with relative ease. A work platform can be attached which can
replace traditional scaffold which sometimes need to be reset up or moved.
cables or chains can be attached to add lifting capabilities to allow it to work
as a crane. There are many different attachments and uses for a telescopic
forklift and are improving productivity on the job site in many ways.