Telehandler
Cost: $31,000 - $441,000
Maximum Capacity: 40,000 lb.
Maximum Lift Height: 48 feet
Elevators
are a rarity on most construction jobsites, so the problem facing
contractors is moving heavy equipment up onto above-ground-level
floors. That's where they turn to telehandlers, which are often
called rough-terrain forklifts. Like the more familiar smaller industrial
forklifts, telehandlers support and lift. The difference is that
telehandlers are able to move across rougher ground, and are adapted
to meet specific construction-site needs. New machines are sophisticated,
and designed for ease of maintenance. |