Compact telehandlers are positioning themselves to fill a vital role in today’s construction logistical processes while offering the benefit of a smaller footprint with high capabilities. The compact telehandler is equipped with an extremely strong and durable chassis that measures often less than 2 meters in width. These chassis are easily mobile within a job site’s inner corridors/doorways or across semi-finished buildings due to their size.
The telehandler's boom is able to give about 5-10 meters of vertical reach and 7 meters of horizontal reach, depending on the model selected. The compact telehandler can be operated on diesel engines or, more regularly, via lithium-ion battery technology. It has the ability to carry heavy loads ranging from 1,500 kg to 3,500 kg and is ideally suited for placing materials such as palletized bricks, steel joists, HVAC units, or precast elements at precise locations.
Additionally, the compact telehandler has been designed to operate safely on soft or sloped surfaces by having a four-wheel drive (including oscillating rear axles) and a low center of gravity, in addition to advanced designs like dynamic load charts, boom-position sensors and automatic stability control.