Used Manitou Zoom Boom El Cajon

Over the last decade, telehandlers, also referred to as rough terrain variable reach forklifts, have exceeded the popularity of motorized mobile machinery. These machinery have become the gem of the construction business and with good reason. These kinds of equipment are very strong, practical and versatile. Since several manufacturers and units has exploded during the last 5 years or so, there are currently a number of these machines readily available 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 just 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 some other significant differences between the two machinery discussed below.

A telehandler has a completely different look as it is fitted with a horizontal boom as opposed to a vertical mast. From a distance, a telehandler with a jib attachment could resemble more of a mobile crane instead of a lift truck. The boom is able to retract and extend or telescope as long as 30 feet and beyond that depends on the particular model. The boom is also able to elevate to an angle from horizontal to approximately 70 degrees. Telehandlers have earned the nickname of "zoom booms" due to their ability to telescope. This name has become rather famous with the operators.

"Transaction" is a different optional boom related function. Telehandlers which are equipped with this option have a boom that is mounted on the chassis in such a way that when the operator starts it, the whole boom to travel forward and back, specifically for distances up to eight feet or so. One of the major benefits of this function is that it allows the forks to be cleanly withdrawn from a cargo and the forks can be inserted underneath cleanly, regardless of the boom angle.

Zoom booms have changed the construction industry. They are able to perform numerous jobs that used to take much more time and man-power to do.

• Used Lull Aerial Lift El Cajon
  The lift truck is a mobile machine that uses 2 prongs or forks to carry and place cargo into positions which would be usually difficult to reach. Typically, lift trucks fall into 2 main categories:... More
• Used Comedil Cranes El Cajon
  Tower Cranes Grow to New Heights Within the tower crane industry, the 1950s showcased many significant milestones in tower crane development and design. There were a range of manufacturers were beginning to make more bottom... More
• Used Manitou Pneumatic Tire Forklift El Cajon
  The air-filled or pneumatic tire consists of a core filled with airtight sealed pressurized air. Usually, a reinforced steel belted tread or other kind of materials, seals this inner core and provides the contact part... More
• Used Genie Aerial Lifts El Cajon
  The Super Series aerial work platforms by Genie are an industry favorite thanks to their ease of use, convenience and flexibility. Their lightweight maneuverability and tough design make them a really versatile alternative for a... More
• Used Hyundai Order Picker Forklift El Cajon
  A stock picker, also known as an order picker is a machinery that is quite similar to a forklift. It enables the operator to utilize forks to pick up a pallet. An order picker is... More