Manitou Zoom Boom San Jose

Over the past decade, telehandlers, also referred to as rough terrain variable reach forklifts, have surpassed the popularity of powered mobile machinery. These machinery have become the gem of the construction industry and with excellent reason. These types of machines are versatile, very strong and practical. Because several manufacturers and units has exploded during the last 5 years or so, there are now a few of these equipment readily available on the market.



The Telehandler is considered a Class 7 Powered Industrial Truck. In name only, this description means it is a rough terrain forklift. Any of the similarities between a telehandler and a vertical mast type forklift literally ends on sight and on operation. There are some other major distinctions between the two machinery discussed below.



A telehandler has an entirely different appearance as it is outfitted with a horizontal boom rather than 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 telescope or retract and extend as long as 30 feet and beyond depending on the specific unit. The boom is also able to elevate to an angle from horizontal to around 70 degrees. Telehandlers have earned the nickname of "zoom booms" due to their ability to telescope. This name has become rather popular with the operators.



Another optional boom related function is referred to as a "Transaction". The telehandler equipped with this alternative mounted on the chassis. When the operator starts it, the boom will move back and forward for distances up to 8 feet or more. Amongst the main benefits of this function is that it enables the forks to be cleanly withdrawn from a load and the forks can be inserted under cleanly, regardless of the boom angle.



Zoom booms have revolutionized the construction business. They can accomplish many tasks that used to take a lot more time and man-power to do.

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