The Carriage
The carriage is similar to a typical lift truck since the lifting attachment can be tilted backwards and forwards from its horizontal. The tilt which is possible on this machine exceeds more than that of the vertical masts. There is a large variety of available lifting attachments, and this ability to position makes them as efficient as possible.
The majority of telehandlers have the capability of tilting to a position that is actually parallel to the ground. Some models have rotating carriages as well. This enables the operator to radially adjust the lifting attachment. This translates to the load being capable of being tilted backwards and forwards, as well as side to side.
Load Capacity
Figuring out the load capacity of a telehandler is a a lot different exercise than it is on a vertical mast model. The capacity of the model is entirely dependent on such things like: the amount of boom transaction deployed, if this is applicable and boom extension and angle, whether the unit is lifting on rubber tires or on outriggers. Moreover, which lifting attachment plays an main role, as does the wind, the grade the machine is operating on et cetera. All of these specifics can be changing on a regular basis and this gives the operator much more information to take into account.
Telehandlers would often have some different load charts available to them, giving them a good reference they could utilize to determine a certain lift's load capacity. Depending on the configuration of the boom and the model in particular, the load capacity could vary by thousands of pounds all together.