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The Ultimate Telehandler Spec Guide and Size Charts
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Tim Forestell
March 14, 2023

The Ultimate Telehandler Spec Guide and Size Charts

When it comes to material handling, there are few better equipment options than telehandlers. Designed for rough terrain, they have four-wheel drive capability and more reach and versatility than forklifts.

In this blog, we'll provide an overview of what telehandler specs to think about before purchasing or renting, the important specs and sizes for the big manufacturers, and additional considerations to factor into your decision.

The Most Important Telehandler Specs to Consider

Picking the right telehandler will depend on a few main factors. This requires answering questions like:

  • How much do I need to lift?

  • How high do I need to lift?

  • How far do I need to reach?

Once you answer these questions, deciding what telescopic handler category to pick becomes much easier. There are typically three main telehandler sizes: light to medium-duty, heavy-duty, and high capacity.

Light to medium-duty telehandlers, also known as 6k or 8k telehandlers, have lifting capacities between 5,000 and 9,000 lbs. This machine size range reaches between 19 to 42 feet and often does not require outriggers or stabilizers.

Heavy-duty telehandlers, commonly known as 10k or 12k telehandlers, can lift up to 12,000 lbs. They have a reach of 54 feet and come with outriggers or stabilizers for added stability.

High-capacity telehandlers are specialized machines. They can lift between 14,000 and 24,000 pounds and reach between 33 and 56 feet. Outriggers can come as an optional feature.

These are the most important specs to consider when looking at telehandler size charts. The columns in these charts include:

  • Lift capacity

  • Max lift height

  • Lift capacity at max height

  • Max reach

  • Lift capacity at max reach

  • Whether or not outriggers are equipped

Other specs may be important depending on your construction site. For example, tire type may be a deciding factor depending on the terrain. Or, if you're working in a tight space, then the turning radius of the telehandler might be important.

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5,000 lbs - 15,000 lbs
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Telehandler 8000 lbs, 41 - 43 ft image
5,000 lbs - 15,000 lbs
15 - 56 ft
Telehandler 10000 lbs, 42 - 49 ft image
5,000 lbs - 15,000 lbs
15 - 56 ft

Features that may be an additional factor include cab comfort and safety. However, most models nowadays come with comfortable cabs, air conditioning and heating, load sensors, and more.

Jump ahead to each manufacturer's spec charts:

Genie Telehandlers

One of the most popular telehandler manufacturers, Genie currently has 5 models in their product portfolio. These machines have a lift height ranging from 18 feet to 56 feet and 7 inches. Their forward reach is 11 feet to 42 feet.

Genie GTH-844 driving around a project
Genie GTH-844

The 10k telehandlers and above have outriggers equipped while the 5k, 6k, and 8k ones don't have outriggers. While Genie is one of the most popular brands for these material handlers, their product range is not as expansive as most others on this list.

Genie Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

Genie Telehandler Size and Spec Chart
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
Genie GTH-55195,50018' 10"4,40011' 3"1,900No
Genie GTH-6366,00036' 0"5,00021' 11"1,500No
Genie GTH-8448,00043' 10"6,00028' 2"2,000No
Genie GTH-105610,00056' 7"5,00042' 0"3,000Yes
Genie GTH-125612,00056' 3"6,00042' 0"3,500Yes

JLG Telehandlers

With 19 telehandlers, JLG has one of the widest ranges of options on the market. With lift capacity ranging from 2,700 lbs to 26,600 lbs, they also have some of the best capacity limits in the industry.

The highest-reaching telehandler they make is the JLG R11100 which goes all the way up to 97'. It also has an impressive reach of 86' when the outriggers are down.

JLG has a few different types of models: the rotating series, SkyTrak, and the high-capacity telehandlers, as well as the standard models. The rotating series are denoted by the R in the name. These machines are great because they work as a standard telehandler but the upper frame can rotate a full 360 degrees which allows for more horizontal and vertical lifting.

The SkyTrak machines are designed for more comfort and productivity. Their booms have improved speed and functionality, a single joystick, and optional air conditioning. They also have less of an environmental impact with their Tier 4 engines. They are denoted by the SkyTrak names below.

Lastly, they have high-capacity machines, the JLG 1644, 1732, and 2733. These telehandlers have increased lift capacity but also have limited lift height and limited lift reach. They also don't come with stabilizers or outriggers.

For JLG telehandlers, you can often get a quick handle on the specs through the machine name. The first number or two is often the max lift capacity. For example, the JLG 943 and JLG 1055 have 9,000 and 10,000 lbs lift capacities, respectively. The last two numbers are the max lift height so they would be 43' and 55' for those models, respectively.

JLG Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

JLG Telehandler Size and Spec Chart
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
JLG 3013 SkyTrak2,70013' 1"1,5657' 1"1,200No
JLG G5-18A5,50018' 4"4,40010' 11"1,850No
JLG 6036 SkyTrak6,00036' 1"6,00022' 4"1,800No
JLG 6042 SkyTrak6,00041' 11"6,00027' 11"1,400No
JLG 7427,00042' 0"6,00029' 1"1,000No
JLG 8042 SkyTrak8,00041' 11"6,00026' 7"2,200No
JLG 9439,00043' 0"7,00030' 5"1,200No
JLG 10042 SkyTrak10,00042' 1"6,00026' 7"6,000Yes
JLG 104310,00043' 0"7,00030' 5"1,200Yes
JLG 10054 SkyTrak10,00053' 2"4,00038' 9"3,000Yes
JLG 105510,00055' 0"5,00042' 0"3,000Yes
JLG 107510,00075' 0"6,00060' 0"2,100Yes
JLG R1100011,00097' 0"4,40086' 0"300Yes
JLG 12054 SkyTrak12,00053' 2"5,00038' 10"3,500Yes
JLG 125512,00055' 0"5,00042' 0"3,500Yes
JLG R138513,20084' 6"5,50072' 6"1,450Yes
JLG 164415,65043' 7"6,75031' 1"2,000Yes
JLG 173216,75531' 8"9,90018' 7"5,500Yes
JLG 273326,60033' 1"15,50017' 7"8,000Yes

JCB Telehandlers

With 16 telehandlers currently in their portfolio, JCB is one of the most trusted brands as well. Their machines are broken down into two categories: the standard telehandlers and the tool carriers.

The standard telehandlers don't have the "TC" in their name and have a wide range of lift capacities and lift heights. Outriggers are equipped on every machine 10,000 lbs and up except the JCB 510-42.

JCB Telehandler with forks on a project
JCB Telehandler with forks

JCB model names are straightforward to classify and read. For example, the JCB 510-56 has a lift capacity of 10,000 feet as denoted by the 10, and a lift height of 56'.

JCB Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

JCB Telehandler Size and Spec Chart
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
JCB 504-I34,00013' 3"4,0008' 11"1,875No
JCB 505-20E5,25020' 0"3,000NA1,600No
JCB 505-20TC5,50020' 0"3,90011' 6"1,750No
JCB 506-23TC6,00023' 0"6,00012' 2"3,000No
JCB 506-366,00036' 4"6,00024' 0"1,800No
JCB 507-427,00042' 0"6,00028' 0"1,600No
JCB 508-66TC8,50065' 7"3,30031' 8"400Yes
JCB 509-23TC9,00023' 0"5,25012' 2"3,400No
JCB 509-429,00042' 0"6,00028' 0"1,800No
JCB 509-45TC9,00045' 2"7,00031' 9"2,000Yes
JCB 510-4210,00042' 0"6,00028' 0"2,500No
JCB 510-55TC10,00054' 9"5,00030' 0"1,000Yes
JCB 510-5610,00056' 0"4,00042' 0"3,000Yes
JCB 512-26TC12,00026' 6"6,00014' 8"3,800Yes
JCB 512-5612,00056' 0"5,00042' 0"3,500Yes
JCB 514-5614,00056' 0"5,00042' 0"3,500Yes

GEHL Telehandlers

Similar to JLG, GEHL has 19 telehandler models that have a lift capacity ranging from 2,756 to 12,000 lbs. This is more limited than JLG models, and they also have less range of max lift height and forward reach.

The highest lift capacity at max reach is 4,000 lbs and the highest lift capacity at max height is 10,000 lbs. On any machine with over 6,000 lift capacity, you will need to double-check whether or not outriggers are equipped or not.

GEHL Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

Genie Telehandler Size and Spec Chart
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
GEHL GCT 3-142,75614' 1"2,7558' 7"990No
GEHL RS4-144,40014' 3"4,4009'1,900No
GEHL RS5-195,50019' 1"3,00011'1,850No
GEHL RS6-346,00034' 3"4,00023'900No
GEHL RS6-426,60042'6,60028' 3"3,000Yes
GEHL RS6-42 M746,60042'6,60028' 3"3,000Yes
GEHL RS8-428,00042'8,00028' 3"3,000Yes
GEHL RS8-42 M748,00042'8,00028' 3"3,000Yes
GEHL RS8-448,00044'8,00030' 5"3,000Yes
GEHL RS8-44 M748,00044'8,00030' 5"3,000Yes
GEHL RS9-509,00050' 1"5,00036' 7"500No
GEHL DL11-5511,00055' 5"5,50040'2,000Yes
GEHL RS10-5510,00055' 1"5,00041' 2"2,000Yes
GEHL RS10-4410,00044'8,00030' 5"500Yes
GEHL RS10-5510,00055' 1"5,00041' 2"2,000Yes
GEHL DL11-4411,00044' 4"8,00030' 6"2,000No
GEHL DL11-5511,00055' 5"5,50040'2,000Yes
GEHL DL12-4012,0044' 4"10,00026' 3"2,000No
GEHL RS12-4212,00042' 4"8,00027' 11"4,000Yes
GEHL DL12-5512,00055' 5"5,00040'250Yes

Manitou Telehandlers

With 25 models, Manitou has the biggest product portfolio out of all the manufacturers on this list. However, like GEHL and Genie, the max lift capacity of their machines is only 12,000 lbs, but they do have a slightly higher lift height than GEHL. They also have a slightly longer reach max with 42' 11".

One of the things that makes Manitou telehandlers unique is that all machines with over an 8,000 lbs lift capacity will come with outriggers or stabilizers.

Manitou telehandler being transported to a project
Manitou Telehandler

Manitou Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

Manitou Telehandler Size and Spec Chart
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
Manitou ULM 412 H2,75614' 1"2,7558' 7"990No
Manitou ULM 415 H3,30714' 1"3,3008' 7"1,212No
Manitou MT 420 H4,40914' 3"4,4098' 8"1,984No
Manitou MTA 5519 S35,50119' 0"NA11' 0"NANo
Manitou MT 625 E5,51219' 2"4,40911' 2"1,763No
Manitou MT 625 H5,51219' 2"4,40911' 2"1,763No
Manitou MTA 6034 S35,99934' 3"NA23' 3"NANo
Manitou MTA 6642 E746,60142' 0"6,60028' 3"1,000No
Manitou MTA 6642 Series IV6,60142' 0"6,60028' 3"1,000No
Manitou MT 730 H6,61422' 8"5,50013' 1"2,100No
Manitou MT 930 H6,61429' 0"3,30019' 10"1,000No
Manitou MT 735 75D ST57,71622' 8"NA13' 1"NANo
Manitou MT 1135 easy ST57,71636' 3"6,61325' 5"881No
Manitou MTA 8044 E748,00144' 0"7,00030' 6"1,000Yes
Manitou MTA 8044 Series IV8,00144' 0"7,00030' 6"1,000Yes
Manitou MT 1440 ST58,81844' 5"6,61331' 0"3,306Yes
Manitou MT 1840 A8,81857' 5"5,51142' 11"1,873Yes
Manitou MT 1840 A ST58,81857' 5"5,51142' 11"1,873Yes
Manitou MT 1840 ST58,81857' 5"5,51142' 11"1,873Yes
Manitou MTA 9050 Series IV8,99950' 2"5,00036' 5"500Yes
Manitou MTA 1044 Series IV10,00044' 0"NA30' 6"1,500Yes
Manitou MTA 1055 E7410,00055' 1"5,00041' 2"2,000Yes
Manitou MTA 1055 Series IV10,00055' 1"5,00041' 2"2,000Yes
Manitou MTA 1204212,00042' 0"6,00027' 11"1,000Yes
Manitou MTA 12055 Series 312,00055' 5"6,00040' 5"2,000Yes

Skyjack Telehandlers

Skyjack currently has seven telehandler models that they manufacture with a max lift capacity ranging from 5,500 to 20,000 lbs. While they have fewer machines than competitors like GEHL and JCB, they have a better weight range. And any machine that has a lift capacity of 10,000 lbs and reaches at least 56' have outriggers equipped.

The Skyjack model names signify the max lift capacity and height. For example, the Skyjack SJ1056 TH has a 10,000 max lift capacity and a lift height of 56' as designated by the 1056 in the name.

Skyjack Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

Skyjack Telehandler Sizes and Specs
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
Skyjack SJ519 TH5,50019' 1"4,40011' 1"2,000No
Skyjack SJ643 TH6,00043' 4"6,00028' 7"1,000No
Skyjack SJ843 TH8,00043' 4"6,00028' 7"1,900No
Skyjack SJ1044 TH10,00044' 3"7,00029' 4"1,800No
Skyjack SJ1056 TH10,00056' 3"6,00042' 2"3,000Yes
Skyjack SJ1256 THS12,00056' 3"7,00042' 4"3,500Yes
Skyjack ZB204420,00044' 10"12,00027' 5"7,000Yes

Caterpillar Telehandlers

Known for their larger equipment, some are surprised to hear that Caterpillar also has telehandlers. With only six models, they're not trying to compete too heavily in this field. However, they cover the basic ranges with telehandlers that can lift 42' and 55', and have a lift capacity between 5,500 and 12,000 lbs.

Similar to other companies, the model names signify the max lift capacity and height. For example, the Cat TL943 has a 9,000 lift capacity and 43'. The Cat TL642 and Cat TL943 can be equipped with outriggers and stabilizers if needed.

Caterpillar Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

CAT Telehandler Sizes and Specs
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
CAT TH225C5,50018' 5"3,00010.8'1,850No
CAT TL6426,50042'6,50030'700No
CAT TL642 w/OR6,50042'6,50030'1,700Yes
CAT TL9439,00043'7,00031'1,200No
CAT TL943 w/OR9,00043'7,00031'2,700Yes
CAT TL105510,00055'5,00042'2,500Yes
CAT TL1255D12,00054' 7"5,00042'3,500Yes

Bobcat Telehandlers

Bobcat has two telehandlers that are mostly in the light to medium-duty size range with max lift capacities between 5,500 to 9,000 lbs. They also have limited lift heights ranging from 19' to 23'. This makes them more comparable to small, compact wheel loaders than the largest telehandlers on the market.

Similar to other models, the model name signifies a rough range of max lift capacity and max lift height. For example, the Bobcat TL723 has a max lift capacity has 7,718 lbs and a lift height of just under 23'.

Bobcat Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

Bobcat Telehandler Sizes and Specs
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
Bobcat TL6195,51219' 2"5,51210' 3"2,205No
Bobcat TL7237,71822' 10"7,71813' 2"3,308No
Bobcat TL9239,04123' 1"7,05613' 2"3,749No

Snorkel Telehandlers

The last brand on this spec list for us to cover is Snorkel. With 5 models, their options are limited but also cover the typical 6k and 10k telehandler range. They follow the same naming process as most other brands with the max lift capacity and lift height featured in the name. All of their models with over 9,000 lb lift capacity have outriggers equipped.

Snorkel Telehandler Specs and Size Charts

Snorkel Telehandler Sizes and Specs
  
ModelMax Lift Capacity (lbs)Max Lift HeightLift Capacity at Max Height (lbs)Max Forward ReachLift Capacity at Max Reach (lbs)Outriggers
Snorkel SR57195,73219' 0"4,40910' 4"1,984No
Snorkel SR5719E7,73219' 0"4,40910' 4"1,984No
Snorkel SR92449,26044' 4"6,61331' 2"2,205Yes
Snorkel SR105410,00053' 9"5,55141' 4"1,102Yes
Snorkel SR133113,00031' 2"5,30017' 8"2,700Yes

Choosing Your Next Telehandler Rental

We hope this guide has helped you figure out what telehandler specs you need for your next job and what models can fit in those ranges. Whether it's max reach, reach capacity, whether or not outriggers are equipped, or lift height, the DOZR Marketplace has got you covered.

You can search for 6k, 8k, 10k, and 12k telehandlers on DOZR and find the right model for your site in just a few clicks. Rent a telehandler on DOZR today.

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Tim Forestell
Tim Forestell is one of DOZR’s co-founders and CCO. Tim got started in the industry as VP Operations for Forestell Landscaping before founding DOZR with Kevin and Erin. Aside from the amazing team at DOZR, his favourite thing about DOZR are the customers. Working with DOZR renters every day gives him a peek at the evolution of different projects and hearing stories about projects being developed from start to finish.
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