The telescopic forklift would normally have a lengthened lift which uses a crane or arm to come over top of a truck. This kind of forklift would allow you to lift loads higher and with better control. This extra control is because of the fact that you are moving the cargo on the end of a crane, which is known as a telescopic boom.
The cargo could also move both away from and towards the forklift cab too and this unique feature is something that basic lift trucks could not do. The telescopic forklifts can offer both versatility and height. The telescopic forklift is really common within the construction and agricultural industries. In addition, they are a good choice in situations where you might have to work with something that requires more control that a regular forklift.
Frame Tilt
A unique feature common to telehandlers is the frame tilt. Operators could activate the lateral controls in order to move the frame's angle from side to side. This frame could be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a liquid filled tube which is curved and mounted in the cab. This is the frame tilt indicator or level indicator and works similar to a carpenter's level. It has a bubble indicator that indicates the frame's lateral angle relative to the ground. This is an extremely handy device which is utilized to make sure that the frame is level prior to raising the boom in rough setting.
Steering
There are some models of telehandlers that offer rear wheel steering, similar to a vertical mast type model. Most unit's offer 3 steering options that the operator can choose; circle, front and crab steering. Like for example, if the operator chooses the "front" steering option, just the machine's front wheels would react to the movement of the steering wheel.