The telescopic lift truck would typically have a lengthened lift which utilizes a crane or arm to come over top of a truck. This style of forklift will allow you to lift loads higher and with better control. This extra control is because of the fact that you are moving the load on the end of a crane, which is called a telescopic boom.
The cargo is also able to move both away from and towards the forklift cab as well and this unique feature is something which regular lift trucks cannot do. The telescopic forklifts are able to provide both versatility and height. The telescopic forklift is really common in the construction and agricultural industries. Moreover, they are an excellent choice in situations where you might need to work with something which requires more control that a regular lift truck.
Frame Tilt
The frame tilt is a particular feature which is common to telehandlers. The operator could activate controls to change the lateral or side to side angle of the frame. This frame can be moved 10 to 15 degrees in either direction from horizontal. There is a tube filled with liquid that is curved and mounted in the cab. This is the level indicator or frame tilt indicator and works similar to a carpenter's level. It has a bubble indicator that indicates the frame's lateral angle relative to the ground. This is a very handy apparatus which is utilized to ensure the frame is level prior to elevating the boom in rough setting.
Steering
There are some models of telehandlers which provide rear wheel steering, like a vertical mast type unit. The majority of models offer 3 steering options which the operator can choose; crab, circle and front steering. Like for instance, if the operator selects the "front" steering option, only the front wheels of the machine would react to the steering wheel's movement.