Towable Loader/Telehandler recommendations?

[pettsy]

Cheaper in dumfries, but it gets around!
These people need putting up against a wall

Pain in the backside when you’re genuinely searching for a machine and just keep finding scams

 

[V8Druid]

Pain in the backside when you’re genuinely searching for a machine and just keep finding scams

they don't seem to have discovered the FLT listings yet, thank ****

 

[Giles]

I like this idea and after a good search it's going to be by far the most cost effective solution, has anyone ever moved a Moffett on a 3,500kg trailer before or suggestions for the best trailer type?

Got a mate who runs 3 doing barriers but look dodgy on flat bed trailers he’s even widened some of the trailers. They’re a cumpersand thing though and unless it’s standard size pallets can’t lift as lift between wheels

I’m borrowing a mates towable telehandler this week to move 17 pallets on a job interested to see how it goes on

 

[Stroppymonkey]

You need three wheel drive for site work
Mines heavier as it is all wheel steering

This guy will only need a standard one, less to go wrong

Got a mate who runs 3 doing barriers but look dodgy on flat bed trailers he’s even widened some of the trailers. They’re a cumpersand thing though and unless it’s standard size pallets can’t lift as lift between wheels

I’m borrowing a mates towable telehandler this week to move 17 pallets on a job interested to see how it goes on

Most Moffets will slide out and pick up any size pallet. Mine has slide forks as well so can unload the other side of a lorry.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Got a mate who runs 3 doing barriers but look dodgy on flat bed trailers he’s even widened some of the trailers. They’re a cumpersand thing though and unless it’s standard size pallets can’t lift as lift between wheels

I’m borrowing a mates towable telehandler this week to move 17 pallets on a job interested to see how it goes on

I must say = drawback with the Moffett is its a complete headfuck compared to a counterbalance. Mine is F/R on one pedal. Full right lock is clockwise rotation when forward but full left lock is clockwise when n reverse. Pedal goes from F/R to Clockwise/Anticlockwise or AntiClockwise/Clockwise depending... which takes getting used to. Will turn in its own footprint in leftlock only. You have to keep a light left foot and the right hand on the hydraulic handbrake. When on full lock you can f**k things up quickly. On a positive note, almost impossible to turn over sideways. Easy to tip on its nose though!

 

[Smiffy]

I must say = drawback with the Moffett is its a complete headfuck compared to a counterbalance. Mine is F/R on one pedal. Full right lock is clockwise rotation when forward but full left loft is clockwise in reverse. Will turn in its own footprint in leftlock only. You have to keep a light left foot and the right hand on the hydraulic handbrake. When on full lock you can f**k things up quickly. On a positive note, almost impossible to turn over sideways. Easy to tip on its nose though!

The manitous have a shutter switch on the joystick.
I never struggled with either tbh. A farm where I used to work had 3 moffets and a Manitou for delivering hay. The smallest moffets would go on a 7.5t lorry and was tiny no sliding mast and no extending forks, just a fixed set of 5ft forks. And mast would only lift to about 5ft as well. One moffets had the swiveling front wheels fixed mast and telescopic forks, and one was an enormous thing ex fire brigade on flotation tires with sliding mast. The Manitou was by far the most useful as you can angle the forks so flipping hay bales into position was much easier. Can fit other attachments to them as well. There is a company that makes buckets, bale spikes,bale squeezes and grabs for a whole host of different goods that fit onto a forklift back plate.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

The manitous have a shutter switch on the joystick.
I never struggled with either tbh. A farm where I used to work had 3 moffets and a Manitou for delivering hay. The smallest moffets would go on a 7.5t lorry and was tiny no sliding mast and no extending forks, just a fixed set of 5ft forks. And mast would only lift to about 5ft as well. One moffets had the swiveling front wheels fixed mast and telescopic forks, and one was an enormous thing ex fire brigade on flotation tires with sliding mast. The Manitou was by far the most useful as you can angle the forks so flipping hay bales into position was much easier. Can fit other attachments to them as well. There is a company that makes buckets, bale spikes,bale squeezes and grabs for a whole host of different goods that fit onto a forklift back plate.

Mine is ex fire Brigade. 21 years old and just hit 1000 hours. Underrated tools in my opinion.

 

[Smiffy]

Mine is ex fire Brigade. 21 years old and just hit 1000 hours. Underrated tools in my opinion.

Definitely.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Mine is ex fire Brigade. 21 years old and just hit 1000 hours. Underrated tools in my opinion.

Yer tis on its first day.

 

[richc]

this be any good? looks straight and not overly dear
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Yeh, that would be perfect but 90% of them on there are just low priced scammers offering delivery from the furthest point from where the Facebook ad says it is!

 

[richc]

Shame these arnt just a bit cheaper, for what i needed it for it just wouldnt warrant the cost. Easily move it about on a trailer and could handle plenty of little jobs.
I looked at them before from Everun china (about 3 or 4 different brands ship them in with their own name and colour).. to be fair once you've shipped it over and add fork & bucket your not far off 25k

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20470709...McfgLH4RNO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[craig]

Shame these arnt just a bit cheaper, for what i needed it for it just wouldnt warrant the cost. Easily move it about on a trailer and could handle plenty of little jobs.
I looked at them before from Everun china (about 3 or 4 different brands ship them in with their own name and colour).. to be fair once you've shipped it over and add fork & bucket your not far off 25k

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20470709...McfgLH4RNO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Looks like a copy of an AUSA

Ultra-compact telehandler T144H | AUSA Official Website

The ultra-compact telehandler that allows you to tackle the difficult projects with ease. Capable of lifting loads of up to 1,350 kg (3,000 lb) and with a total lifting height of 4 metres (13 feet)

www.ausa.com

 

[V8Druid]

Shame these arnt just a bit cheaper, for what i needed it for it just wouldnt warrant the cost. Easily move it about on a trailer and could handle plenty of little jobs.
I looked at them before from Everun china (about 3 or 4 different brands ship them in with their own name and colour).. to be fair once you've shipped it over and add fork & bucket your not far off 25k

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20470709...McfgLH4RNO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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looks a weapon if it holds together ... the old Ying Tongs're getting better at it

 

[mart1602]

depends on the exchange rate ,pound to usd thats what they want paying in bought a tree shear for 14 tonner delivered to my door from china £2600

 

[pettsy]

That seller isn’t far from me, was knocking out the Chinese mini diggers so must have got the handlers in too now. Don’t think I’d fancy spending that much on something so unknown!

 

[V8Druid]

That seller isn’t far from me, was knocking out the Chinese mini diggers so must have got the handlers in too now. Don’t think I’d fancy spending that much on something so unknown!

job for you Matt ... go see if you break one and how long it takes you

 

[mart1602]

know a farmer who can break anything whos got a small chines handler recons its sound not sure of make

 

[kato512]

Euro auctions today in Leeds

 

[6feetdown]

Euro auctions today in Leeds

Bargain

 

[Giles]

Borrowed this little bad boy today

Loved it cracking bit of kit, towed like it wasn’t there as well

Was moving 1 ton pallets with it