- Messages
- 14,341
- Location
- UK
We have a 3t counterbalance forklift and a 4.5t sideloader. We are forever on the limit of the machines as far as lift capacity is concerned so am looking at something bigger.
Our yard is quite restricted at times so a pain to have to unload and load stretched artics from both sides. I have been looking at 7M JCB telehandlers as they let us unload and load in bigger chunks plus can easily reach across the bed.
A quick google search shows they have a 5T max lift. I've driven them a few years ago and found them a nice machine, if not a bit bulky.
Any pro's or cons on JCB's? Manitou's seem popular on sites?
Any advice greatfully received!
Our yard is quite restricted at times so a pain to have to unload and load stretched artics from both sides. I have been looking at 7M JCB telehandlers as they let us unload and load in bigger chunks plus can easily reach across the bed.
A quick google search shows they have a 5T max lift. I've driven them a few years ago and found them a nice machine, if not a bit bulky.
Any pro's or cons on JCB's? Manitou's seem popular on sites?
Any advice greatfully received!