When Should You Use a Telehandler Fork?

One of the most common areas of any plant hire company is telehandler hire. We have developed an extensive range of telehandler hire options for our customers down the years, looking to improve the choices available by upgrading our fleet to the latest models whenever possible. That way, you know that you are hiring the safest and most effective version of the telehandler when you have a plant hire contract with Ardent.

Understanding the telehandler forklift

Understanding the telehandler and how it is most effective is vital, in any industry and on any site. Telehandler forks are designed to attach to each individual machine, connecting with the telehandler frames and forklifts. Telehandlers are incredibly versatile at lifting things, and this is why they are used extensively within the construction industry, where there is constantly the need to lift and move heavy items around site and to work at height.

A telehandler has six hydraulic functions that set out its capabilities:

• The boom moves up and down
• The boom extends and retracts
• The forks can tilt both forwards and backwards
• The stabilisers extend and retract
• The steering is intuitive and flexible
• The machine remains level on uneven and rough terrain

Using a telehandler forklift

Primarily, telehandlers are used for material handling, as the forks are designed to help lift heavy loads and move from one position to another, utilising the strength of the forks and the compact frame of the telehandler. It makes it easier to move materials in tight spaces and is incredibly useful in warehouse sites, distribution centres, recycling centres and other places.

Are there telehandler attachments?

There are many different attachments for telehandlers that expand its potential use, each designed for very specific tasks within different industries. Understanding what type of tasks that you have ahead of you will help in choosing the right type of telehandler attachment hire. The most common forklift attachment for a telehandler is the fork carriage, which ensures that the telehandler can lift a wide range of loads. This makes it important within construction especially, as it can now be used to safely and effectively lift and move materials such as pallets, steel bars, timber, concrete blocks, pipes, and packaged goods.

Telehandler hire with Ardent

At Ardent we have a variety of machinery as part of our plant hire fleet. We work with customers in myriad industries and sectors where there is a requirement for telehandler hire, and with the guidance and expertise of our team we believe that we provide the best options available for any task and project. It is important that you have access to the latest models of any machinery that you hire from a plant hire contract, and that is why we are continuously proactive in upgrading our fleet, ensuring that the latest models of telehandler hire are such that you are renting telehandlers that are the most efficient, safest, and fuel-efficient models on the market today, fitting with your planning and budget for any project.

If you would like to find out more about telehandler hire from our specialist team, contact us today on 03333 202 555 or hire@ardenthire.com, and we’ll be happy to set up a chat with you at your earliest convenience. It’s important to us that our team are with you every step of the way, so that when it comes time to using the telehandler in the most effective manner, we are delivering to fit into your schedule, minimising downtime and increasing efficiencies.