The Carriage
The carriage is similar to a typical forklift since the lifting attachment could be tilted forwards and backwards from its horizontal. The tilt which is possible on this machinery exceeds more than that of the vertical masts. There is a huge variety of lifting attachments offered, and this ability to position makes them as efficient as possible.
Nearly all telehandlers have the capability of tilting to a position which is actually parallel to the ground. Several units have rotating carriages also. This allows the operator to radially adjust the lifting attachment. This translates to the load being capable of being tilted forwards and backwards, and side to side.
Load Capacity
Telehandlers have a load capacity quite similar to that of the vertical mast model. The unit's overall capacity would be dependent on things like: boom angle and extension, whether the unit is lifting on rubber tires or on outriggers, and the amount of boom transaction deployed, if this is applicable. Moreover, which lifting attachment plays an main 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 take into consideration.
Usually, telehandlers have several load charts available in order for the operator to reference so they can know the load capacity of a certain lift. Depending upon the unit in particular and the configuration of the boom, the load capacity may vary by thousands of pounds all together.