Telehandler hire from 777 Hire gives businesses across the UK the reach and lift for moving materials around site and placing loads at height, from 4 metre and 7 metre machines for tighter sites up to 9 metre and 12 metre telescopic handlers for housebuilding and agriculture. We match the lift height and reach to the job, with attachments like forks and buckets, and 777 Hire supplies these to businesses across the UK. Browse the range below, or get in touch for a tailored quote and advice.
Telehandler Hire
Frequently Asked Questions
What lift heights and capacities are available for telehandler hire?
We list 4, 7, 9 and 12 metre telescopic handlers, covering everything from tighter low-rise sites up to two and three storey work, with typical capacities around 3 to 4 tonnes depending on the model and reach. For higher-reach machines beyond 12 metres we can typically source one subject to availability. Tell us the height and weight you need and we’ll spec the right one.
What is a telehandler used for?
A telehandler combines the reach of a crane with the handling of a forklift, so it places loaded pallets at height, loads and unloads lorries, moves materials across rough ground and handles bales and feed on farms. Swap the attachment and it does several jobs in one. Let us know the task and we’ll match the machine.
What’s the difference between a fixed boom and a 360 (slew) telehandler?
Our listed machines are standard fixed-boom telescopic handlers, which lift and reach forward and are the workhorse for general site handling. A 360 slew model rotates a full circle on its base, so it can serve several drop points or work in tight spaces without repositioning, useful for steel erection and confined sites, and we can typically source one subject to availability. Tell us the task and we’ll advise which fits.
What attachments can I have on a telehandler?
Pallet forks come as standard, and most machines take a bucket for loose material, a lifting jib or hook for slinging loads, and a man platform (work basket) for access tasks, all on a quick-hitch. The attachment changes what the machine can do, so tell us the job and we’ll include the right kit.
Do I need a compact telehandler for restricted sites?
If access or height is tight, our 4 metre telescopic handler is the most compact machine we list, with a smaller footprint and tighter turning circle for yards, doorways and low-headroom areas a full-size machine can’t reach. The 7 metre steps up the reach while staying manageable on busier sites. Share your access dimensions and we’ll find one that fits.
Why does the lift capacity drop as the boom extends?
As the boom reaches further out and up, the safe load reduces, and every telehandler has a load chart showing the rated capacity at each reach and height. So a machine rated at 4 tonnes close in might safely lift far less at full extension. Tell us the heaviest load and the distance you need it placed, and we’ll spec a machine that covers it within its chart.
Do I need a licence or qualification to use a telehandler?
You don’t need a licence to hire one, but for commercial site work whoever uses it should hold a recognised qualification, typically CPCS A17 or the NPORS equivalent, with a separate category for 360 slew machines. A CSCS card is often required on site too. Just make sure whoever uses it is certified for the machine.
How quickly can you deliver a telehandler?
It depends on your location and current availability. We coordinate delivery and collection through our supplier network, and can often help with urgent or time-critical jobs, subject to availability. Send us your site postcode and we’ll confirm a realistic delivery time.
Which areas do you cover for telehandler hire?
We provide telehandler hire nationwide across the UK. Send us your site postcode when you enquire and we’ll confirm availability and delivery.
How do I get in touch?
The easiest way is through our contact page, where you can call or email us and the team will get straight back to you. We’re based in Croydon and arrange hire right across the UK, so wherever your site is, tell us what you need and we’ll sort the right kit and a price.
What other plant & excavation categories do we offer?
Telehandler Hire is one part of our plant & excavation range. We also offer these for hire right across the UK:
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