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Genie has broadened its family of telehandlers with the new Genie® GTH™-1544 prototype. The new 15,000 lb (6,804 kg) capacity model is the largest Genie telehandler of the product line to be announced and offers qualities owners and end users will value through outstanding reliability, durability, performance and operator comfort. Production will begin in the [...]

The Cat TL1255C Telehandler, the largest machine in the new C Series range, has a maximum lift capacity of 5,443 kilograms (12,000 lbs) and a maximum lift height of 16.6 metres (54.3 ft). The TL1255C Telehandler is ideal for general construction and industrial markets. The high-strength boom enables the TL1255C to handle job site loads [...]

Genie’s 8,000-pound capacity telehandler, the GTH-844B will replace the existing GTH-844 model and will be in production in the fourth quarter of 2012. The GTH-844B telehandler has a maximum lift height of 44 ft (13.4 m), with a maximum reach of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a gross lifting capacity of 8,000 lbs (3628.7 kg). [...]

JCB Equipment has introduced the 540-200 telehandler with a maximum reach height of 65 feet, the highest in its line. The boom of the 540-200 has been specifically designed for the construction market, using lighter, higher grade material to improve the capacity of the machine at reach. It utilizes a 5-stage boom design, which ensures [...]