What Is The Difference Between A Telescopic Forklift And A Forklift?

In industries such as construction, mining, and port logistics, forklifts play a critical role in material handling and are indispensable equipment. However, forklifts are not a single category of machinery. There are significant differences between traditional forklifts and telehandlers in terms of design, operational performance, and application scenarios. As a company with an extremely comprehensive product line, Tevis not only has a thorough understanding of these differences but also leverages its outstanding product development capabilities to tailor diverse solutions for various customers.

1. Design Structure: Innovative Breakthroughs

⇒Classic Design of Traditional Forklifts
Among traditional forklifts, the counterbalance forklift is the most common. In this type of forklift, the load forks are directly mounted at the front, and counterbalance weights are attached to the rear to balance the tipping moment generated during material handling. This compact design makes operation relatively simple, and it is highly efficient in flat and spacious indoor environments like large warehouses or factory workshops for tasks such as loading and unloading.

⇒Innovative Design of Tevis Telehandler
Tevis Telehandler, also known as a telescopic forklift, breaks away from traditional designs. It is equipped with a retractable boom, and the forks or other work attachments are mounted on this boom. This design allows the forklift to handle material transport in complex work environments. By adjusting the boom's extension and rotation, the Tevis telehandler can easily move materials to various positions. For instance, in narrow construction sites, the Tevis telehandler can extend its boom to overcome obstacles and precisely lift construction materials to the desired location, offering flexibility and adaptability that traditional forklifts cannot match.

2. Operational Performance: Multidimensional Reach

⇒Operational Limitations of Traditional Forklifts
Traditional forklifts have relatively limited operational height and range, with mast lift heights typically between 2-4 meters, which is inadequate for handling materials on high shelves or in complex terrains. Additionally, traditional forklifts often struggle to operate in environments with irregularities or obstacles due to design limitations, making it difficult to complete tasks efficiently.

⇒Performance Advantages of Tevis Telehandler
Tevis Telehandlers offer significant advantages in terms of operational performance. The boom allows for lifting materials up to 6-19 meters in height, significantly expanding vertical reach and enabling the handling of materials on multi-level racks. Horizontally, the extendable boom allows the telehandler to navigate over obstacles and work in confined spaces. Additionally, Tevis Telehandlers offer various steering modes, such as front-wheel steering, four-wheel steering, and crab steering, making them highly maneuverable with a small turning radius. Coupled with a dual-speed transmission system, they can operate quickly, precisely, and flexibly even in tight spaces.

3. Application Scenarios: Meeting Diverse Needs

⇒Application Scenarios for Traditional Forklifts
Traditional forklifts are best suited for environments where the layout is relatively regular, such as moving and storing materials in warehouses or circulating materials within factory workshops. For example, pallet forklifts are often used for flat transport of goods in and out of warehouses, while stacker forklifts are specialized for stacking goods and short-distance transportation.

⇒Wide Application of Tevis Telehandler
Thanks to its exceptional design and performance, Tevis Telehandlers excel in a wide range of fields. In construction, they can lift building materials to different heights and locations in complex job sites, enhancing construction efficiency. In mining, they can operate in narrow tunnels to move ores and equipment. In port logistics, Tevis Telehandlers can quickly load and unload cargo from ship holds, greatly enhancing port throughput capacity. Furthermore, Tevis offers customizable attachments, allowing customers to equip their telehandlers with various tools based on specific operational needs, thus further expanding their application range.

4. Tevis: Creating Diverse Solutions through Professionalism

Tevis not only offers high-performance telehandlers but also boasts a wide product range, including skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, and various engineering machinery. Additionally, Tevis provides customized attachments, remanufactured equipment, and spare parts. Whether for large or small enterprises, facing complex operational environments or demanding work conditions, Tevis can deliver a one-stop solution. From product development and production to after-sales technical support and maintenance, Tevis, with its professional team and comprehensive service system, ensures reliable support for its customers' operational processes, helping industries achieve efficient and safe material handling and engineering tasks.

Through a comparison of telehandlers and traditional forklifts, it is easy to see that both have their own advantages and characteristics. With a deep understanding of market needs and continuous technological innovation, the Tevis brand precisely captures the differences between the two and provides tailored forklift products for various scenarios, leading the development of the construction machinery industry.