The telescopic lift truck would usually have a prolonged lift that utilizes an arm or crane to come over top of a truck. This style of forklift will allow you to raise loads higher and with greater control. This extra control is due to the fact that you are moving the cargo on the crane's end, which is called a telescopic boom.
The load can also move both away from and towards the forklift cab too and this unique feature is something that regular lift trucks cannot do. The telescopic forklifts can offer both versatility and height. The telescopic forklift is super common in the construction and agricultural businesses. Moreover, they are a good choice in situations where you should work with something that needs more control that a regular forklift.
Frame Tilt
A particular feature common to telehandlers is the frame tilt. Operators can activate the lateral controls to be able to move the angle of the frame from side to side. This frame could be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a tube filled with liquid that is curved and mounted in the cab. This is the frame tilt indicator or level indicator and works like a carpenter's level. It has a bubble indicator that indicates the lateral angle of the frame relative to the ground. This is an extremely handy apparatus which is utilized to make sure that the frame is level prior to elevating the boom in rough setting.
Steering
Rear wheel steering is provided on some telehandler models, that is similar to a vertical mast type model. Most unit's provide 3 steering options which the operator can select; crab, circle and front steering. Like for example, if the operator chooses the "front" steering option, only the equipment's front wheels will react to the movement of the steering wheel.