Reach plus capacity for construction and industrial sites
High-Capacity Telehandler
Telehandlers trade some forklift compactness for forward reach and rough-terrain mobility. They are useful when loads must be placed at height or across obstacles, but capacity falls as the boom extends.
Approximate specifications
| Specification | Approximate range |
|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity | Approx. 8,000-20,000+ lb |
| Operating weight | Approx. 25,000-40,000+ lb |
| Width | Approx. 95-105+ in |
| Height | Approx. 8-10 ft transport height |
| Engine power | Approx. 100-170+ hp |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | Varies by configuration |
Where this class fits
Best for
- Commercial construction
- Industrial maintenance
- Material placement at height
- Rough yards
Watch-outs
- Capacity charts govern safe loads at each boom angle and extension.
- A telehandler is not a substitute for a high-capacity vertical-mast forklift in every application.
Pricing and rental guidance
Buying
Purchase price varies with capacity, lift height, stabilizers and attachments; compare total configuration.
How pricing worksRenting
Widely rentable in construction markets, with high-capacity units less common than mainstream 6,000-10,000 lb machines.
Rental guidance by marketDealer and rental options
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Common attachments for this class
Forks
The core load-handling tool, selected by length, thickness, width and capacity.
Fork capacity must meet the load and truck configuration. Load center and fork spacing affect the usable rating.
Hydraulic Fork Positioner
Adjusts fork spacing from the cab for mixed load widths.
Requires compatible hydraulics and carriage; verify residual capacity.
Approved Work Platform
A manufacturer-compatible personnel platform for permitted applications.
Use only where permitted and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable safety requirements.
Frequently cross-shopped with JLG
JLG telehandlers add forward reach and rough-terrain mobility to material handling. They are relevant when placement height and jobsite conditions matter as much as raw lift capacity.
Read the JLG overviewApply for equipment financing from $10,000 to $5 million
The application is on Always Capital, not on this site. Always Capital decides approval and terms. Large Forklifts is not the lender.
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