Merlo’s TF65.9 telehandler has arrived in the U.S. for heavy-duty material handling operations.
The TF65.9 has a maximum operating capacity of 14,300 pounds and can handle 9,900 pounds at its maximum lift height of 29 feet. It can carry 4,400 pounds at a reach of 5 feet, the company says. Maximum reach is 15 feet 4 inches.
Despite the heavy capacity, the telehandler maintains compact dimensions for jobsite maneuverability of 17 feet 3 inches long, 7 feet 10 inches wide and 8 feet 2 inches tall. It has a 14-foot-11 turning radius.
Merlo calls the 24,800-pound TF65.9 “the every industry telehandler.”
The FOPS Level II and ROPS cab has 463 square feet of glass for 360-degree visibility. Air conditioning and heat are standard, with air flow designed to be evenly distributed in the cab.
Merlo reduced cab vibrations by mounting the cab on blocks with hydro-pneumatic suspension, which the operator can turn on and off. “It drastically reduces vibrations inside the cab and facilitates the absorption of the stress and vibrations transmitted during the transfer and work phases, even on uneven ground,” the company says.
The telehandler also comes with Merlo’s new “ergonomic auto-revving joystick.” The company says it reduces operator fatigue and helps increase productivity with its connection to the high-flow hydraulic pump.
