Roto Telehandlers: Telehandler, Crane & Access All in One

When the space you are working in is tighter than your site equipment budget, a roto telehandler is the ideal solution. 

The roto telehandler is the Swiss Army Knife of plant hire, combining the functions of a crane, a traditional telehandler and an access platform in one compact, affordable and easy-to-position machine. 

Roto Telehandlers are one of the most popular machines with Ardent Hire customers, and with so much flexibility and versatility, it’s easy to see why. Take a look at the benefits below, and you’ll wonder how you ever got by without one…

What is a Roto Telehandler?

A roto telehandler is just like a traditional telehandler, but it has a turret and boom that can rotate 360° to reach any location in any direction. This makes them incredibly versatile and able to replace several different pieces of equipment, including cranes and access lifts, with a single flexible unit.

Ardent Hire offers roto telehandlers with a range of lifting capabilities and reach, from 5 tonnes and 21m reach to 7 tonnes and an impressive 35m reach. That means your roto telehandler can serve a circle of up to 220m, and reach a total area of up to 3,848 square metres, all from a single base, without ever needing to be moved or re-stabilised.

Roto telehandlers may cost a little more to hire than the traditional version, but they deliver significant productivity gains and cost savings by covering the tasks of several different machines in one.

What are the benefits of a roto telehandler?

With a full 360° reach, strong lifting power and a range of easy-to-use attachments, roto telehandlers deliver exceptional performance on site. The benefits of roto telehandlers include:

• Heavy-duty lifting – up to 7 tonnes, removing the need for expensive crane hire

• Precision positioning – with a choice of jibs and hoists for pinpoint accuracy

• Easy worker access – with a fast-fitting basket platform approved for up to three workers

• Small footprint – ideal for confined spaces, with remote control functions if required, making them ideal for congested urban sites or sensitive renovation work

• Total stability – with adaptive telescopic stabilisers for a solid foundation

• All-terrain operation – with rugged, all-wheel steering to reach anywhere on site

How do roto telehandlers save money on site?

With the functions of several different machines and single-point operations, hiring a roto telehandler will result in significant savings in both operating costs and project timescales. Roto telehandlers deliver savings in a number of ways, including:

• Lower hire costs – with one machine providing the functions of a telehandler, crane and access lift, you can make significant savings on your plant hire costs

• Improved productivity – with long reach and 360° operation, your team will achieve far more in far less time, giving you serious savings on labour costs

• Less repositioning – because the roto telehandler can reach all around from a single location, time is not wasted on constant repositioning and re-stabilising, helping you to keep your project on schedule, cutting labour costs and avoiding penalties 

• Improved access – roto telehandlers are compact machines that can operate in small spaces where cranes and other equipment cannot reach, removing the costs of creating temporary access 

• Less site damage – with less need to move the unit, roto telehandlers cause less damage to the site infrastructure, leading to lower reinstatement costs for groundworks and roadways

Why choose Ardent Hire for roto telehandlers?

Ardent Hire are the UK’s telehandler hire specialists, offering customers more with every hire, including:

• The widest choice of telehandlers and roto telehandlers

• The latest machines and innovations from leading manufacturers

• Self-drive or fully operated hire options

• Rapid response maintenance and repair nationwide

• State-of-the-art asset management with Ardent Insite

Discover the difference with roto telehandlers

To find out why more and more sites are switching to the versatility and productivity of roto telehandlers for their lifting requirements, take a look at the Ardent Hire range today, or get in touch with our expert team, who will be happy to answer your questions and advise on machine selection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roto Telehandlers

What is the difference between a standard and a roto telehandler?

A standard telehandler features a fixed cab and boom, so the whole machine must move to place a load. A roto telehandler features a 360-degree rotating turret, so it can lift and place loads across a wide area without moving.

Can a roto telehandler replace a crane?

Yes. In many situations, a roto telehandler can perform all the functions of a small or medium crane, lifting up to 7 tonnes. A crane will still be required for larger loads.

What attachments can I hire with a rotating telehandler?

Ardent Hire offers a selection of attachments, including winches, forks, jibs and hooks, along with a fast-fitting lifting platform approved for up to 3 workers and 1000kg. The E-reco system automatically detects the attachment and adapts the machine accordingly.

Do I need special training to operate a 360 telehandler?

Yes. In the UK, you require specific certification to operate a roto telehandler. Operators need a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) card featuring the A77 (Telescopic Handler 360 Slew) endorsement to legally and safely operate the machinery on site.