Rent or buy a telehandler – flexible, powerful, versatile

Which telehandler is best depends on the area of application:

• For universal construction site use: Manitou, Merlo and JCB offer powerful all-round models.
• For long reach and rotation: Magni Roto telehandlers are among the most powerful on the market.
• For compact applications: JLG or Dieci supply maneuverable machines with a small footprint.

The “best” telehandler is the one that suits your application, load capacity, and height requirements – we advise you independently of the manufacturer.

Manitouis considered one of theMarket leader in telehandlers.

The French company was one of the first manufacturers of these machines and offers one of thewidest product ranges– from compact models to heavy-duty and roto-telehandlers.

Other leading manufacturers areJCB, Merlo and Magni, depending on the market region and specialization.

A telehandler may only be driven by someone who:

• is at least 18 years old,
• has completed professional training with theoretical and practical examinations (e.g. SYSTEM-CARD),
• and was commissioned in writing by the employer.

For road traffic, a suitable driving license (e.g. class L, T, C1 or C) is also required – depending on the vehicle type and weight.

For theUse on public roadsDepending on the type and speed of the telehandler, you will need:

• Class L or T:for agricultural or forestry telehandlers
• Class C1 or C:for heavy telehandlers with a permissible total weight of over 3.5 t
• Class B:only suitable for very compact devices up to 3.5 t and 25 km/h

No driving license is required for use on company premises– here a telehandler training with operator certificate is sufficient.

No, a telehandler istechnically not a classic forklift, but aOff-road vehicle with telescopic arm, which is also known asTelehandlercan be used.

Equipped with forks, it performs typical forklift tasks – but hasdifferent driving characteristics, ranges and areas of application.

For use as a forklift, aadditional operator training for telehandlers with forklift functionnecessary.

Yes, a telehandler is a good investment – especially if youregularly and versatilely.

Forflexible or project-related assignmentsHowever, it is often theRentmore economical.BIBERGERyou get telehandlershort- or long-term rental– exactly tailored to your needs.

Alternatively, we also offerUsed telehandlers from Merlo and Magni in tested quality– ideal for getting started with a lower investment. This allows you to remain flexible and avoid high fixed costs.

Technically there is no fundamental difference– both terms refer to a vehicle withextendable telescopic armthat can lift and move loads.

In practice,“Telescopic forklift”spoken when the telehandleris mainly used with forks– so asForklift replacement.

“Telehandler”is the more general term for machines with interchangeable attachments, such as a bucket, load hook or work basket.

The daily rental price for a telehandler isBIBERGER depending on size, equipment and area of use between approx. 90€ and 360 € net.

Compact models are cheaper,large roto-telehandlers with high lifting heightcorrespondingly more expensive.

For longer rental periods, the daily rate decreases – weekly or long-term rentals are particularly worthwhile.

A telehandler canlifting, stacking, loading and extending– thanks to hisextendable telescopic armeven over obstacles and at great heights.

With suitable attachments such asForks, shovel, load hook or work baskethe becomesuniversal device for construction, industry and agriculture.

It combines the features ofForklifts, wheel loaders and cranes– flexible, off-road and powerful.

A telehandler consumes depending on the model, engine power and operating conditionsbetween approximately 5 and 12 liters of diesel per operating hour.

Compact devices are in the lower range, large rotary or heavy-duty telehandlers are correspondingly higher.

The actual consumption depends heavily onLoad, travel distances, hydraulic use and terrainModern models with Eco mode help save fuel.

No, a telehandler is considerednot as a classic industrial truckin accordance with the DGUV regulations.

Industrial trucks are usuallyForklift, pallet truck or reach truck, which are onflat floors without road approvalbe used.

A telehandler is aself-propelled work device with telescopic armand falls into a separate category – usually underself-propelled work machines or construction machines.

CommonSynonyms for telehandlerare:

• Telehandler
• Telescopic arm forklift
• Telehandler (shortened)
• Off-road forklift with telescopic arm
• for rotating models also: Roto-Telescopic Loader

The terms are used differently depending on the application and design, but usually refer to the same basic device.

Yes, a telescopic loader is legally one of theself-propelled work machinesunless it is operated exclusively as a forklift.

He is consideredSelf-propelled construction machineclassified – especially inUse with shovel, load hook or work basket.

The exact classification may vary depending onType of use, equipment and approvalvary – important for driving license and insurance requirements.

Depending on the model, a telehandler can lift between approximately 6 m and over 35 m.

• Compact devices: approx. 6–10 m lifting height
• Standard telehandler: approx. 12-18 m
• Roto telehandler: up to 35 m and more

The maximum lifting height depends on the device type, drive and boom design.

The nameTelehandleris derived fromextendable telescopic armoff, with the loadlifted, stacked or moved sidewayscan be.

In contrast to conventional forklifts, the lifting armmulti-part telescope– i.e. extend – similar to a telescope.

This makes the telehandler specialflexible in reach and height– with a compact design.

A telehandler can be equipped with a variety of attachments – depending on the area of application:

• Forks (for pallets and loads)
• Shovels (light goods, soil, bulk goods)
• Load hooks and traverses
• Work platforms / personnel baskets
• Crane arms / winches
• Grabs (e.g. timber grabs, silo grabs)

The wide range makes the telehandler a universal machine for construction, industry, agriculture and assembly.

Yes,all telehandlers have a telescopic boom– this is its central design feature.Boom replaces the classic forklift mastand enables theExtend into height and width. This allows loadsnot only vertically but also horizontallybe moved – for example over obstacles or to higher levels.

However, there are differences inStructure and range of functions:

• Rigid telehandlers:Fixed frame, the boom only extends.
• Rotating telescopic loaders (rotary loaders):Additionally with rotating superstructure.
• Compact or off-road equipment:Often with a short boom, but always telescopic.

Conclusion:Without a boom it wouldn't be a telehandler.

Depending on the model, a telehandler lifts between2 and 5 tons, in the heavy-duty class even up to16–20 tonsThanks to its extendable arm, it can reach great heights and combines the functions of a forklift, crane, and wheel loader in one machine.