Manitou Zoom Boom Mesa

Over the last ten years, telehandlers, also referred to as rough terrain variable reach lift trucks, have exceeded the reputation of motorized mobile machines. These machinery have become the gem of the construction industry and with good reason. These machines are very strong, useful and versatile. Since some manufacturers and units has exploded during the past 5 years or so, there are currently a number of these machines readily offered on the market.



In technical terms, a telehandler is considered to be an ITA* Class 7 Powered Industrial Truck. This description means it is a rough terrain forklift, but only in name only. Any of the similarities between a vertical mast type of forklift and a telehandler literally ends on sight and on operation. There are several other significant distinctions between the two machinery discussed below.



Compared to a vertical mast, a telehandler has an entirely different look as it is designed with a horizontal boom. A telehandler with a jib attachment from a distance could look more like a crane rather than a lift truck. The boom is able to extend and retract or telescope to lengths of 30 feet and beyond which depends on the particular unit. The boom is also able to elevate to an angle from horizontal to around 70 degrees. Telehandlers have earned the nickname of "zoom booms" because of their ability to telescope. This name has become rather famous with the operators.



One more optional boom related function is called a "Transaction". The telehandler outfitted with this alternative mounted on the chassis. When the operator starts it, the boom would move back and forward for distances up to 8 feet or more. Among the major advantages of this function is that it allows the forks to be cleanly withdrawn from a load and the forks can be inserted under cleanly, regardless of the boom angle.



Zoom booms have revolutionized the construction industry. They are able to accomplish numerous tasks which used to take a lot more man-power and time to complete.

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