Used Manitou Zoom Boom Antioch

Telehandlers in the last ten years, is also known as variable reach rough terrain forklift, has gained great fame in the material handling business. With excellent reason, these specific equipment have become the gem of the construction industry. These types of equipment are very strong, practical and versatile. Since several models and manufacturers has exploded during the past 5 years or so, there are presently a number of these equipment 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 lift truck, but just in name only. Any of the similarities between a telehandler and a vertical mast type forklift literally ends on operation and on sight. There are some other major distinctions between the two machinery discussed below.

A telehandler has an entirely different look because it is equipped with a horizontal boom as opposed to a vertical mast. From a distance, a telehandler with a jib attachment can resemble more of a mobile crane rather than a forklift. The boom could telescope or retract and extend as long as 30 feet and beyond that depends on the specific unit. The boom could also elevate to an angle from horizontal to roughly 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.

"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 One of the key advantages of this function is that it allows the forks to be withdrawn from a cargo with no snags or cleanly and the forks could be cleanly inserted under, regardless of the boom angle.

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

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