Telehandler
Telehandlers from 2.5 to 4 tonne that place loads forward and up rather than straight ahead. Filter by capacity and reach, then check the load chart.
2 Products
X Series Telehandler 4T
XH Series Telehandler 2.5-3.5T
Telehandlers for sale and hire: electric and diesel
A telehandler, or telescopic handler, lifts loads on a boom that extends forward as well as up, so it can place pallets on a first floor, over a wall or into the back of a truck from the far side. DJJ Equipment sells and hires Hangcha telehandlers: a high-voltage electric range from 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes and a 4 tonne diesel that reaches 17.7 m.
Our telehandlers
- XH Series Telehandler 2.5-3.5T: battery electric on a 310V lithium battery. The T25 lifts 2,500 kg to 5.8 m with 3.31 m of reach and is 1,820 mm wide; the T35 lifts 3,500 kg to 9.8 m with 7.0 m of reach, frame levelling and 400 mm of ground clearance.
- X Series Telehandler 4T: diesel, lifting 4,000 kg to 17.7 m with 13.02 m of reach on stabilisers, with a 90 kW Cummins F3.8 or 86 kW Cummins QSF3.8, 4x4 drive and front, crab and circle steering.
Read the load chart, not the nameplate
A telehandler's rating applies close in and low down. As the boom extends, capacity falls fast: the X Series 4T carries 2,500 kg at full height but 850 kg at full reach with the stabilisers down, and only 400 kg at full reach with them up, when the chart also drops to 12.72 m of height and 9.61 m of reach. The XH T25 carries 800 kg at full reach and the T35 500 kg. Plan each lift from the load chart for the attachment you are using.
Electric or diesel telehandler?
The XH Series produces no exhaust, so it can work inside sheds and buildings as well as outdoors, and it charges from a built-in 3 kW single-phase or 10 kW three-phase charger. The X Series diesel is the machine for heavier, higher work on building sites and farms, with stabilisers for high or long placements and steering modes for tight sites.
Telehandler or rough terrain forklift?
Choose a telehandler when loads must go forward as well as up. If you only lift straight up in front of the machine on rough ground, a rough terrain forklift is usually the simpler machine.
Licence, hire and support
With forks or a bucket fitted, a telehandler needs no high risk work licence in NSW, Queensland or WA, but operators must be trained. Used as a crane with a jib and hook, or fitted with a work platform, it can need a crane or WP licence depending on its capacity, boom length and whether it rotates. DJJ hires telehandlers as well as selling them, so call 1800 355 388 with the job and dates to check models and terms. Both telehandlers show a 24 month or 2,000 hour warranty on the product page, every machine we sell gets a pre-delivery inspection, and servicing, repairs and parts come from our branches in Silverwater, Meadowbrook and Bayswater, with on-site service within 50 km of each branch.
Before you choose, check:
- Heaviest load at the reach and height you need
- Attachments: forks, bucket, jib or work platform
- Ground conditions and space for stabilisers
- Indoor work, outdoor work or both
- Buy or hire, and for how long
Tell us the load, the height and reach, and the site, and our team will recommend a telehandler to buy or hire. Call 1800 355 388 or send an enquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you speak with the team.
What licence do I need to operate a telehandler?
With forks or a bucket fitted, a telehandler does not need a high risk work licence in NSW, Queensland or WA, though operators must be trained. Used as a crane with a jib and hook, or fitted with a work platform, it can need a crane or WP licence depending on its capacity, boom length and whether it rotates. Confirm the class for your configuration with SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Queensland or WorkSafe WA.
Are electric telehandlers available, or only diesel models?
Both. The XH Series high-voltage electric telehandler is rated 2.5-3.5 t with lift up to 9.8 m, while the X Series 4 t telehandler is a diesel four-wheel drive machine with stabilisers that lifts up to 17.7 m with 13.02 m reach.
Should I buy a telehandler or a rough terrain forklift?
Buy a telehandler if loads have to go forward as well as up, over walls, trucks or stacks, because its telescopic boom places them at reach. If you only lift straight up in front of the machine, a rough terrain forklift is usually simpler and cheaper to run, with models from 1.5 to 10 t and masts up to 6 m. Licence rules also differ between the two.
Can I hire a telehandler from DJJ?
Yes. DJJ hires telehandlers as well as selling them. Hire models, branches and terms vary, so call 1800 355 388 with the job and the dates you need.
What warranty comes with a telehandler from DJJ?
Both telehandlers list 24 months or 2,000 hours warranty on their product pages. After purchase, DJJ Care covers scheduled maintenance, parts replacement and technical assistance, with service teams in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth on 1300 646 747.
Which telehandler should I buy for my site?
Start with the heaviest load, how high and how far forward it has to go, and the ground. The electric XH Series suits sites that want no exhaust and lighter lifts, while the diesel X Series 4 t with stabilisers suits heavier, higher work on building sites and farms. Send us the job details and the team will match a model and quote it.
Next Step
Tell Us About Your Application
Share what you need to move, how high it needs to lift and where it will operate. Our team can help narrow suitable models for purchase or hire.
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