The telescopic lift truck will usually have a lengthened lift which uses an arm or crane to come over top of a truck. This kind of forklift would allow you to lift loads higher and with better control. This additional 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 when positioned on the forklift can move both towards and away from the forklift cab, which is a different feature which a regular lift truck is unable to accomplish. The telescopic forklifts can offer both height and versatility. The telescopic forklift is really popular within the agricultural and construction industries. Furthermore, they are an excellent choice in situations where you may have to work with something that needs more control that a regular forklift.
Frame Tilt
A unique feature common to telehandlers is the frame tilt. Operators can activate the lateral controls to move the frame's angle from side to side. This particular frame can be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a tube filled with liquid which is curved and mounted in the cab. This is the level indicator or frame tilt 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 helpful device that is used to ensure the frame is level prior to elevating the boom in rough setting.
Steering
There are some models of telehandlers which provide rear wheel steering, like a vertical mast type unit. Most unit's provide 3 steering options which the operator could choose; crab, circle and front steering. For instance, if the operator chooses the "front" steering option, only the equipment's front wheels would react to the steering wheel's movement.