The telescopic forklift would normally have a prolonged lift which utilizes a crane or arm to come over top of a truck. This particular type of forklift would allow you to raise cargo higher and with greater control. This extra control is because of the fact that you are moving the load on the end of a crane, which is referred to as a telescopic boom.
The cargo when positioned on the forklift could move both away from and towards the forklift cab, which is a different feature which a regular forklift cannot accomplish. The telescopic forklifts can provide both versatility and height. The telescopic forklift is super popular in the agricultural and construction industries. Additionally, they are a good choice in situations where you might need to work with something that needs more control that a standard forklift.
Frame Tilt
The frame tilt is a unique feature which is common to telehandlers. The operator is able to activate controls to alter the lateral or side to side angle of the frame. This particular frame could be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a tube filled with liquid which is curved and mounted within the cab. This is the frame tilt indicator or level indicator and works similar to a carpenter's level. It has a bubble indicator which indicates the lateral angle of the frame relative to the ground. This is an extremely handy apparatus that is used to ensure the frame is level prior to elevating the boom in rough setting.
Steering
Rear wheel steering is offered on some telehandler models, which is similar to a vertical mast type model. Most unit's provide 3 steering options which the operator can select; front, crab and circle steering. Like for instance, if the operator selects the "front" steering option, just the front wheels of the machine would react to the movement of the steering wheel.