Telehandler Rental

A telehandler rental gives you a rough-terrain machine with a telescoping boom that lifts pallets and materials up, out and over obstacles on a job site. Choose by lift capacity, lift height and forward reach, and make sure your operator is trained and evaluated under OSHA forklift rules before use.

What a telehandler is used for

A telehandler, also called a telescopic handler or telescopic forklift, combines the lifting of a forklift with the reach of a crane-style boom. Because the boom extends forward as well as up, it can set loads on a second-story deck, across a trench or onto a roof without the machine getting close to the edge.

Common jobs include:

- Lifting pallets of block, brick, roofing and lumber to upper floors - Unloading trucks on rough, unpaved job sites - Placing trusses and framing packages - Moving materials around farms, landscaping yards and storage lots - Handling bulk material with a bucket attachment

Telehandler sizes and attachments

Common attachments include carriage forks, buckets, truss booms or jibs for suspended loads, and material handling hooks. Some machines can use an approved work platform, but only with a platform and setup the manufacturer specifically allows.

Most rental telehandlers in North America are fixed-boom machines. Some markets also offer rotating telehandlers that swing the boom on a turntable.

How to choose the right telehandler

Start with the load chart, not the headline numbers. A telehandler's capacity drops as the boom extends and angles out, so the weight it can handle at full reach is much less than its maximum rated capacity close in. Figure out the heaviest load you need to place, how high it goes and how far forward the machine will be from the drop point, then ask the supplier to confirm the machine's chart covers that combination.

Also consider:

- Ground conditions. Telehandlers are built for rough terrain, but soft or sloped ground still affects stability. - Space to maneuver. Compact machines fit tighter sites and lower clearances. - Steering modes. Many units offer front-wheel, all-wheel and crab steering for positioning in tight spots. - Attachments. Confirm the coupler and attachments you need are available with the machine.

Safety and training before you rent

- Telehandlers are rough-terrain forklifts under OSHA, so operators must be trained and evaluated on the type of machine they use. - Read the machine's load chart and keep it in the cab. - Level the frame and use stabilizers when the machine is equipped with them and the load chart calls for it. - Travel with the boom retracted and the load low. - Never lift people on forks. Use only an approved work platform where permitted. - Keep well clear of overhead power lines. - Plan transport. Most telehandlers require a trailer or supplier delivery to reach the site.

Telehandler rental rates and how to find one near me

Telehandler rental rates are set by each supplier and vary by machine size, reach, attachments, rental length, location and delivery. Weekly and monthly terms are common on construction projects.

To find a telehandler for rent near me, search by city and rental dates. Jobsite Jockey connects you to live inventory from local and regional rental suppliers on the Derental marketplace. Compare a few suppliers' rates, delivery options and terms, ask about operator orientation and damage coverage, then request the rental online and confirm the details directly with the supplier.

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