On complex jobsites, standard forklifts often fail. A rough terrain telescopic handler is a versatile machine built for mud, sand, and rocky surfaces. It blends off-road power with the flexibility of a telescopic boom.
This machine does more than lift vertically. It reaches over obstacles horizontally. In today’s market, the rough terrain telescopic handler is the key to solving tough handling problems in construction or remote forestry.
Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler Parameter
| Model | YG-TS735 | YG-TS1035 | YG-TS1440 | YG-TS1850 | |
| Rated load | 3500kg | 3500kg | 4000kg | 5000kg | |
| Maximum lift height | 7000mm | 10000mm | 13500mm | 17550mm | |
| Maximum reach | 3600mm | 5000mm | 8500mm | 13080mm | |
| Maximum traction force | ≥70kn | ≥70kn | ≥70kn | ≥70kn | |
| Minimum ground clearance | 350mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | |
| Overall dimensions(L×W×H) | 4650×2150×2300mm | 5700×2230×2400mm | 7000×2350×2550mm | 7500×2430×2550mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2850mm | 3670mm | 3670mm | 3670mm | |
| Axle track | 1750mm | 1990mm | 1990mm | 1990mm | |
| Turning radius (outer wheel) | ≤4250mm | ≤4500mm | ≤4500mm | ≤4500mm | |
| Maximum travel speed | 30Km/h | 30Km/h | 30Km/h | 30Km/h | |
| Steering type | 4 wheel drive; 3 steering modes;Front Wheel Steering ; Front Wheel Steering,Crab Steering; Four Wheel Steering | 4 wheel drive; 3 steering modes;Front Wheel Steering ; Front Wheel Steering,Crab Steering; Four Wheel Steering | 4 wheel drive; 3 steering modes;Front Wheel Steering ; Front Wheel Steering,Crab Steering; Four Wheel Steering | 4 wheel drive; 3 steering modes;Front Wheel Steering ; Front Wheel Steering,Crab Steering; Four Wheel Steering | |
| Transmission type | Closed piston pump + walking motor + gearbox + drive axle | Closed piston pump + walking motor + gearbox + drive axle | Closed piston pump + walking motor + gearbox + drive axle | Closed piston pump + walking motor + gearbox + drive axle | |
| Service brake | Oil-immersed multi-disc hydraulic brake[Disc Brake] | Oil-immersed multi-disc hydraulic brake[Disc Brake] | Oil-immersed multi-disc hydraulic brake[Disc Brake] | Oil-immersed multi-disc hydraulic brake[Disc Brake] | |
| Parking brake | Negative braking | Negative braking | Negative braking | Negative braking | |
| Weight (with forks) | 8500kg | 9500kg | 11500kg | 13500kg | |
| Engine | Model | CUMMINS/Yuchai | Yuchai Brand | YunneiBrand | CUMMINS 4BTA3.9-C125 |
| Power | 76kw/r/min | 77.3kw/r/min | 92/2200 | 91/2200 | |
Tip: The TS1850 model weighs 13,500kg. This heavy self-weight provides great stability for 18-meter high-altitude work.
Why Does a Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler Need 3 Steering Modes?
Mobility is the heart of a rough terrain telescopic handler. All our models feature 3 steering modes to handle space limits:
- Front-Wheel Steering: Use this for high-speed travel on flat roads.
- 4-Wheel Steering: Achieves a tight turning radius (≤4250mm – 4500mm) for narrow spots.
- Crab Steering: The machine moves sideways. This is helpful when getting close to walls or obstacles.
Reality Use: Where Does a Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler Work?
This rough terrain telehandler is more than a forklift. By changing attachments, it takes on many roles:
- Construction: Move rebar and pallet materials up to 17.5 meters high.
- Municipal Work: Add an aerial platform to use it as a man-lift.
- Forestry & Mining: Use the 420mm ground clearance to move heavy gear on unpaved roads.
If you need a compact telehandler for sale for landscaping, the YG-TS735’s small size (4650mm long) is perfect.
Success Case: Helping a Water Well Project in the Dominican Republic
Client: Mateo, a construction manager in the Dominican Republic.
Challenge: His team was installing drilling gear in remote mountains. Roads were full of gravel and mud. Standard trucks could not get heavy pipes to the site.
Solution: Mateo used the YG-TS1440 rough terrain telescopic handler.
Result: With 4WD and a strong Yuchai engine, the gear climbed slopes easily. Mateo said: “This telescopic boom handler saved half our labor. The 13.5m reach let us place pipes exactly without moving the machine.”
Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler FAQ
Yes. Our machines use oil-immersed multi-disc brakes. These keep stopping power stable even in wet, muddy conditions.
You can choose buckets, aerial platforms, hooks, material handling arms, snow sweepers, and adjustment forks.
