Many of the most important developments in the telehandler category have been related to safety and handling loads at height. Load charts, and accompanying safety technologies, have captured the attention of OEMs and are critical for managers to learn about and use. This is also true for those who rent equipment, as telehandlers are frequently rented and may be used by multiple operators with different levels of experience.
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“Increasing operator confidence and productivity on job sites are the biggest drivers with the introduction of new features and technologies for telehandlers,” says Bob Bartley, senior director of product support/service solutions for Genie.
“There are always jobs to be done, and telehandler OEMs, including JLG, continue to look at ways that these machines can help operators do more work, as well as help operators be more effective and efficient in the work they have to do,” says John Boehme, senior product manager, telehandlers, for JLG. “You can see examples of this in the latest telehandler features introduced in the market, which are specifically designed to improve equipment productivity, increase operator confidence, and enhance job site safety.”