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A telehandler, or telescopic handler, is a multi-functional industrial machine featuring a extendable boom with a capacity of 5,000-12,000 pounds and reach extending 30-60 feet, designed for construction, agriculture, and landscaping tasks. Equipped with four-wheel drive and outriggers, it navigates 30% grades and uneven ground, lifting pallets, lumber, or hay bales with precision via attachments like forks, buckets, or winches, outperforming forklifts in vertical reach by 200%. Use it for truck loading at 40-foot heights, stacking materials in 50,000 sq ft yards, or clearing debris on 20-acre sites, where 10-12 hour diesel engines (75-150 hp) sustain 90% uptime. Opt for telehandlers over forklifts when 15-20 foot extensions are required, as in roofing or silo filling, or when 360-degree rotation via slewing models handles 5,000-pound loads in tight spaces. Safety features—ROPS/FOPS cabs, 10-foot visibility—meet ISO 10896, with $500-$1,000 annual maintenance (tires, hydraulics) supporting 10,000-hour lifespans. costs range $40,000-$100,000, with rentals at $300-$600/day, aligning with $10,000-$20,000 yearly budgets for 85% utilization in dynamic environments.