Telehandlers and aerial work platforms

This category mainly comprises used telehandlers from Manitou, JCB, Merlo, Bobcat, CLAAS and Ausa, from compact models to long-reach models, including Bobcat and Merlo rotating telehandlers. It also includes Skyjack aerial work platforms, a Hangcha forklift and an Ausa articulated dumper. These machines are used to lift and place loads at height on building sites, to handle bales and pallets on farms, and to work at height for maintenance or installation.

Selection criteria

1. Lift height

   The maximum lift height must cover your actual needs, for example loading a trailer, stacking bales or supplying an upper floor. Check this figure on the product page of each model rather than inferring it from its reference.

2. Load capacity

   Maximum capacity is only available with the boom retracted and in the lowered position. It decreases as the boom extends: consult the telehandler’s load chart before any use.

3. Fixed or rotating

   A rotating telehandler, such as the Bobcat T40170 or the Merlo ROTO 40.26, has a turret that allows a load to be placed without moving the machine. A fixed telehandler is simpler and is often used in agriculture and on ordinary construction sites.

4. Machine dimensions

   Compact and ultra-compact models, such as the Manitou MT420H and MT625H or the Ausa T 204 H, fit into low buildings and narrow access points. Long-reach models need more space to manoeuvre and stabilise.

5. Agricultural or construction use

   Agricultural telehandlers, such as the CLAAS Scorpion or the Manitou MLT, are designed for handling forage and loading. Construction models often focus on height and reach for lifting materials.

6. Condition for used equipment

   Check the hour meter, the play between the boom sections, the condition of the wear pads, any hydraulic leaks and tyre wear. On an aerial work platform, check that the platform controls and safety devices work properly.

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