Manitou Zoom Boom Phoenix

Over the last ten years, telehandlers, also known as rough terrain variable reach lift trucks, have surpassed the reputation of powered mobile machinery. These machinery have become the gem of the construction industry and with excellent reason. These machinery are useful, versatile and extremely powerful. Because some units and manufacturers has exploded over the last 5 years or so, there are presently a number of these machinery 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 lift truck. Any of the similarities between a vertical mast type of forklift and a telehandler literally ends on operation and on sight. There are some other major distinctions between the two machinery discussed below.



As apposed to a vertical mast, a telehandler has a completely different look because it is made with a horizontal boom. A telehandler with a jib attachment from a distance can resemble more of a crane rather than a forklift. The boom is able to extend and retract or telescope as long as 30 feet and beyond depending on the specific unit. The boom could also elevate to an angle from horizontal to roughly 70 degrees. Telehandlers have earned the nickname of "zoom booms" due to their ability to telescope. This name has become rather famous with the operators.



One more optional boom related function is called a "Transaction". The telehandler equipped with this option mounted on the chassis. When the operator starts it, the boom will move forward and back for distances up to 8 feet or more. One of the main benefits of this function is that it allows the forks to be cleanly withdrawn from a load and the forks can be inserted under cleanly, regardless of the boom angle.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 are able to accomplish numerous kinds of tasks that used to take a lot more man-power and time to complete.

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