Masonry Magazine June 2007 Page. 38
Telehandlers
"The new telehandlers are tailored to the needs of contractors in North America," said Scott Cooper of Caterpillar.
TL642, TL943, TL1055 and TL1255 have a capacity range of 6,500 to 12,000 pounds and lift heights from 42 to 55 feet. Of course, the machines feature Caterpillar engines, which the company said are known for being responsive, reliable and fuel-efficient performers.
The TL-Series also features full hydraulic power-even at low engine speeds for precise load placement and reduced fuel consumption. Further, all models offer three steering modes - two-wheel, crab and circle steer - which allow the operator to maneuver the machine in tight places and to more easily place loads when access is partially obstructed.
To control everything, the telehandlers employ a single joystick, with a separate control lever to operate auxiliary hydraulic functions. Such technologies, which are offered by many of today's telehandler manufacturers, are quickly becoming requisite features for savvy contractors.
"The new telehandlers are tailored to the needs of contractors in North America, and they are fully supported by Caterpillar-parts inventory, service, warranties and Cat Financial programs," said Caterpillar's Scott Cooper last December in announcing the availability of the TL-Series.
Available TL-Series attachments include: material handling buckets; fixed, rotating and sideshift carriages; pallet forks, lift hooks, truss booms and material handling arms.
Genie Industries, A Terex Company of Redmond, Wash., recently introduced redesigned versions of its GTH-1048 and GTH-1056 telehandlers.
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