The marketers of rough-terrain, vertical-mast forklifts have endured even in spite of diminished overall sales. Like for example, there are at least 19 various brands within North America, with more than 100 different models available. In regards to makers, there is practically the same number of telehandler manufacturers, even if their products are being sold under 24 different brands. Understandably, some of the brand names market both lift trucks and telehandlers. Several of the key players in the business consist of names such as JCB, Case, Tovel, Lift King, Manitou, Sellick, Omega Lift and Ingersoll Rand.
The marketers of lift trucks have increased their maneuverability advantages by borrowing a few of the features which have increased the telehandler's fame. Like for instance, Tovel, Manitou, Omega Lift and AUSA utilize hydraulic chassis-leveling systems that allow the operator to square up the frame of the truck when it is sitting on uneven terrain in order for lifts to be made more safely. This feature is offered as an alternative by Swinger, Load Lifter, and Lift King lift trucks.
The 4-wheel steer is a different telehandler-like technology. Lift King, Omega Lift, Load Lifter and Tovel are makers which offer rigid framed equipment which operate on 4 equal sized tires. These crab-steering and four-wheel coordinated steering modes offer the incredible maneuverability that rivals the 4-wheeled steering conventional lift truck models. There are additional flexibility options with the sideways shuttle crab-steer mode too.
The carriage sideshift or side-shifting mast could enhance placement dexterity. A standard feature that is rather common is the mast sideshift. This is offered on most lift trucks available. It allows the operator to hydraulically move the mast a few inches to either side of center. A different option is the carriage sideshift. This works by moving the carriage to either side of the center of the mast.