Manitou Zoom Boom Phoenix

Telehandlers in the past decade, is also referred to as variable reach rough terrain forklift, has gained great fame in the material handling industry. With good reason, these particular machines have become the gem of the construction industry. These machines are useful, versatile and really powerful. Because the number of manufacturers and models has exploded during the past 5 years or so, there are currently a number of these machinery readily available on the market.



In technical terms, a telehandler is considered to be an ITA* Class 7 Powered Industrial Truck. This description means it is a rough terrain lift truck, but just in name only. Any of the similarities between a vertical mast type of forklift and a telehandler literally ends on sight and on operation. There are several other major distinctions between the two machines discussed below.



As apposed to a vertical mast, a telehandler has a completely different appearance because it is made with a horizontal boom. A telehandler with a jib attachment from a distance could look more like a crane rather than a forklift. The boom is able to telescope or extend and retract to lengths of 30 feet and beyond depending on the particular model. The boom is also able to elevate to an angle from horizontal to about 70 degrees. Telehandlers have been referred to as "zoom booms" because of their ability to telescope. This name has become rather popular with the operators.



One more optional boom related function is called a "Transaction". The telehandler outfitted with this option mounted on the chassis. When the operator activates it, the boom would move back and forward for distances up to 8 feet or more. One of the main benefits of this function is that it allows the forks to be withdrawn from a load with no snags or cleanly and the forks could be inserted underneath cleanly, regardless of the boom angle.



The construction industry have been changed by zoom booms. They could accomplish many jobs which used to take much more man-power and time to complete.

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