The Carriage
The carriage is similar to a conventional lift truck since the lifting attachment can be tilted backwards and forwards from its horizontal. The tilt which is possible on this equipment exceeds more than that of the vertical masts. There are various types of lifting attachments available, and this positioning ability makes them as effective as possible.
The majority of telehandlers have the capability of tilting to a position which is actually parallel to the ground. Some units have rotating carriages as well. This enables the operator to adjust the lifting attachment radially. This translates to the load being able of being tilted backwards and forwards, as well as side to side.
Load Capacity
Knowing the load capacity of a telehandler is a a lot different exercise than it is on a vertical mast model. The capacity of the unit is entirely dependent on such things as: boom extension and angle, whether the unit is lifting on outriggers or on rubber tires, and the amount of boom transaction deployed, if this is applicable. Moreover, which lifting attachment plays an important role, as does the wind, the grade the machinery is operating on and so forth. All of these specifics can be changing regularly and this gives the operator much more information to consider.
Usually, telehandlers have some load charts available in order for the operator to reference so they can determine the load capacity of a certain lift. Depending on the model in particular and the boom's configuration, the load capacity can differ by thousands of pounds all together.