Telehandlers for Rent

Also known as reach forklifts, United Rentals offers a wide range of telehandler rentals that provide ample strength, lift height and performance features for various applications. Get these exclusive online rates by renting through our website or app.

For our full list of reach forklifts, view the items below. For more information about reach forklifts, visit our resource section.

Orange JLG Skytrak variable reach forklift

Cat Class Code

233-0900

3,000 lb. Telehandler, Compact, 13 ft., Variable Reach

3,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
13 ft. maximum fork height
7 ft. maximum forward reach
2WD
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading equipment and materials around the jobsite

Yellow JCB electric variable reach forklift

Cat Class Code

233-1024

5,000 lb. Telehandler, Electric, 20 ft., Variable Reach

5,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
20 ft. maximum fork height
11 ft. maximum forward reach
Front and rear-wheel drive
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials

Front angled view of a blue Genie telehandler with extended boom and black fork attachment with an open cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1025

5,000 lb. Telehandler, 16-20 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 5,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 16-20 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials like lumber, bricks, trusses and more

An orange JLG SkyTrak telehandler with a black boom and black forks, viewed from a slightly elevated side angle on a white background.

Cat Class Code

233-1155

6,000 lb. Telehandler, 15-34 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 6,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 15-34 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting and transporting heavy materials over various types of terrain

Front angled view of yellow JCB telehandler with extended boom, forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1160

6,000 lb. Telehandler, 35-39 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 6,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 35-39 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting, loading and unloading heavy-duty materials

Front angled view of an orange Skytrak telehandler with an extended boom, black forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1170

6,000 lb. Telehandler, 40-49 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 6,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 40-49 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Four-wheel drive for improved traction
Uses: Ideal for moving and lifting heavy loads around the jobsite

Front angled view of a yellow JCB telehandler with retracted boom, black forklift attachment and an enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1250

7,000 lb. Telehandler, 38-44 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 7,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 38-44 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Improved all-around visibility
Uses: Ideal for lifting and moving heavy-duty materials

Cat Class Code

233-1325

9,000 lb. Telehandler, Ground Engaging, 65 ft., Variable Reach

9,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
65 ft. maximum fork height
52 ft. maximum forward reach
4WD
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading equipment and materials on challenging terrain

Side view of orange SkyTrak telehandler with extended boom, forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1370

8,000 lb. Telehandler, 40-49 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 8,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 40-49 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for moving and lifting heavy-duty materials

Front angled view of a yellow JCB telehandler with retracted boom, forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1470

9,000 lb. Telehandler, 30-45 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 9,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 30-45 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing heavy-duty materials

Front angled view of orange SkyTrak telehandler with black tires, an extended boom, stabilizers and forklift attachment.

Cat Class Code

233-1600

10,000 lb. Telehandler, 40-49 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity of 10,000 lbs.
Maximum lift height of 40-49 ft., depending on model
26-30 ft. maximum forward reach, depending on model
4WD circle, 4WD crab or 2WD front
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials on jobsites and film production locations

Front view of yellow JCB telehandler with extendable boom, stabilizers, fork attachments and an enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1650

10,000 lb. Telehandler, 50 ft. and Up, Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 10,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 50 ft. or higher depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting and moving heavy loads around a jobsite

Orange and beige JLG variable reach forklift

Cat Class Code

233-1655

10,000 lb. Telehandler, 75 ft., Variable Reach

10,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
75 ft. maximum fork height
60 ft. maximum forward reach
4WD circle, 4WD crab or 2WD front
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials

Cat Class Code

233-1659

11,000 lb. Telehandler, 47 ft., Variable Reach

11,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
47 ft. maximum fork height
31 ft. maximum forward reach
33,000 lb. operating weight
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials

Red and black Magni variable reach forklift

Cat Class Code

233-1670

12,000 lb. Telehandler, 45-48 ft., Variable Reach

12,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
45-48 ft. maximum fork height
30-34 ft. maximum forward reach
4WD
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials
Specifications may vary within the ranges provided, depending on the model you receive

Front view of an orange and yellow JLG telehandler with extended boom, stabilizers, forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1675

12,000 lb. Telehandler, 53-69 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 12,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 53-69 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Improved all-around visibility
Uses: Ideal for moving and lifting heavy loads in industrial settings

Cat Class Code

233-1680

12,000 lb. Telehandler, Ground Engaging, 70-78 ft., Variable Reach

12,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
70-78 ft. maximum fork height
53-62 ft. maximum forward reach
4WD circle, 4WD crab or 2WD front
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading equipment and materials on challenging terrain
Specifications may vary within the ranges provided, depending on the model you receive

Front view of a yellow JCB telehandler with extended boom, stabilizers, fork attachments and an enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1685

14,000 lb. Telehandler, 55 ft. and Up, Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 14,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 55' and over depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting and handling heavy-duty materials

Front angled view of an orange and yellow JLG telehandler with extended boom, forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1690

15,000 lb. Telehandler, 40-55 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity 15,000-16,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 40-55 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Multiple steering modes available
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and loading heavy-duty materials

Cat Class Code

233-1691

15,000 lb. Telehandler, Ground Engaging, 70-85 ft., Variable Reach

15,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
70-85 ft. maximum fork height
53-67 ft. maximum forward reach
48,500-67,500 lb. operating weight
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading equipment and materials on challenging terrain
Specifications may vary within the ranges provided, depending on the model you receive

Cat Class Code

233-1695

16,000-17,000 lb. Telehandler, 31 ft., Variable Reach

16,000-17,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
31 ft. maximum fork height
17-18 ft. maximum forward reach
4WD circle, 4WD crab or 2WD front
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials
Specifications may vary within the ranges provided, depending on the model you receive

Front view of a red telehandler with extended boom, forklift attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-1700

20,000 lb. Telehandler, 32-43 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 20,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 32-43 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Improved all-around visibility
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials like lumber, bricks, trusses and more

Front view of an orange and gray telehandler with retracted boom, a fork attachment and an enclosed cab

Cat Class Code

233-1732

20,000 lb. Telehandler, 44-50 ft., Variable

Maximum lift capacity up to 20,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 44-50 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
4WD for tackling various terrain
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials like lumber, bricks, trusses and more

Cat Class Code

233-1750

26,000-30,000 lb. Telehandler, High Capacity, 32-34 ft., Variable Reach

26,000-30,000 lb. maximum lift capacity
32-34 ft. maximum fork height
18 ft. maximum forward reach
4WD circle, 4WD crab or 2WD front
Uses: Ideal for lifting, stacking and loading heavy equipment and materials
Specifications may vary within the ranges provided, depending on the model you receive

Front angled view of a red telehandler with extended boom and forklift attachment with an enclosed cab.

Cat Class Code

233-1850

35,000 lb. Telehandler, 31-33 ft., High Capacity, Variable

High capacity up to 35,000 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height up to 31-33 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Equipped with frame-leveling capabilities
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials like lumber, bricks, trusses and more

Front view of a red Magni telehandler with extended boom, stabilizers, fork attachments and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-2100

11,200-13,200 lb. Telehandler, 112-115 ft., Rotating

Maximum lift capacity 11,200- 13,200 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 112-115 ft. depending on model
Telescopic variable reach lift
Equipped with frame-leveling capabilities
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials such as lumber, bricks, trusses and more

Cat Class Code

233-2110

11,000-13,200 lb. Telehandler, 82-85 ft., Rotating

Maximum lift capacity 11,000- 13,200 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height 82-85 ft. depending on model
Telescopic rotating reach lift
Equipped with frame-leveling capabilities
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials like lumber, bricks, trusses and more

Front view of a red Magni telehandler with extended boom, stabilizers, fork attachment and enclosed cabin.

Cat Class Code

233-2140

13,200 lb. Telehandler, 96 ft., Rotating

Maximum lift capacity of 13,200 lbs. depending on model
Maximum lift height up to 96' depending on model
Telescopic rotating reach lift
Equipped with frame-leveling capabilities
Uses: Ideal for lifting, moving and placing construction materials like lumber, bricks, trusses and more

United Rentals' fleet of telehandler rentals includes diesel options for efficient outdoor operation. Also called shooting booms, telehandlers have mid-mounted engines and long wheelbases for greater mobility in mud and on rocks, rough terrain and hillsides. Read our Project Uptime article, 11 Tips for the Safe Use of Telehandlers in Construction.

Our telehandler forklift rentals have maximum lift heights of up to 115 feet and load capacities of up to 35,000 pounds. Our inventory of telescopic forklifts includes models from JLG, SkyTrak, Case and other trusted brands. With our selection of telehandler rentals, you can count on United Rentals to equip you for success.

For more information on our telehandlers for rent, please visit our FAQ section below.

How high can a forklift reach?

The height a forklift can reach depends on its size, model and load. United Rentals offers extended reach forklifts with maximum lift heights up to 115 feet. Load capacities for forklifts range from a 1,000-pound warehouse forklift to a 35,000-pound telehandler.

How do you steer a reach forklift?

To operate a boom forklift, you must have a forklift certification. Many technical and online schools offer forklift training and certification at an affordable cost. Steering a forklift is different than steering a car. When operating a forklift, the steering wheel usually controls the rear wheels of the forklift because the front wheels are bearing the weight of the load. Because the rear wheels steer the forklift, you should be careful not to take turns too quickly, which could cause the vehicle to tip over or spill the load.

How much do telehandlers weigh?

Most telehandlers weigh between 25,000 and 30,000 pounds unloaded, and closer to 35,000 pounds at full load. Consult the owner’s manual for exact weight and load specifications depending on your model.

For raising materials off the ground as high as 115 feet, you’ll need a telescopic handler (telehandler forklift) or reach forklift. Unlike a traditional forklift, a telehandler has a telescopic boom for lifting materials and can be used to extend loads up and over obstacles. The boom can be fitted with various attachments, such as a crane hook or material bucket. The larger telehandlers with maximum capacities of 10,000 pounds and over have outriggers to stabilize the machine for heavier and higher lifts. Telehandlers are becoming a must-have on many jobsites, but which one to choose? Discover the different types of telehandlers and other factors to consider when buying or renting one in our article on Project Uptime.

Choose the correct forklift capacity

Choose a forklift with sufficient maximum capacity and make sure it can fit where you need it to go.

Think through what materials you plan to lift. Will you be moving pallets? Storage containers? Lumber? And then consider the heaviest loads you’ll need to lift. It’s common for people to underestimate the capacity of the forklift they need, so when in doubt, go for a large telehandler rental. In the case of forklifts with telescopic booms, consult the load chart to figure out the forklift’s load capacity.

United Rentals offers telehandler rentals with a wide range of maximum capacities, including:

Small telehandler forklifts: A  5,000-pound telehandler can handle light-duty to medium-duty jobs around a worksite or other industrial site.
Medium telehandler forklifts: These have capacities ranging from 10,000 pounds to 20,000 pounds and are suitable for medium-duty to heavy-duty jobs. This 10,000-pound telehandler can lift 50 feet up.
Large telehandler forklifts: With load capacities of 20,000 pounds and up, large telehandler forklifts can handle heavy-duty applications. These large telehandlers include variable reach forklifts which have more flexibility in the length of the boom arm.

In addition to capacity, you’ll also need to consider the forklift’s operating weight and width, and if those specifications are suitable for the type of terrain on site.

Know the lift height you need

The height to which you need to lift materials will determine not only what type of forklift you need to rent but also the maximum lift height. Our telehandler rentals can reach between 15 to 115 feet. Smaller 15-foot telehandlers are ideal for reaching two- to three-story buildings. While the larger 115-feet forklifts are ideal for reaching twice or three times that height, depending on maximum load capacity at height. Check the specifications on all forklift models for operating capacity.

Telehandlers have the right tires for outdoor use

Telehandler forklifts typically are fitted with pneumatic tires. Pneumatic tires are filled with compressed air and can handle rough terrain and uneven surfaces, including those found on construction sites and in lumberyards. Forklifts with pneumatic tires are typically intended for outdoor work, though they can also be useful in large warehouses.

Understand the pros and cons of diesel telehandler forklifts

Because telehandlers are designed for outdoor use, most often they are gas or diesel-powered. Diesel-powered forklifts are bigger, more powerful forklifts than the smaller models working in warehouses. Diesel-powered telehandlers are the go-to outdoor forklifts for heavy-duty applications, such as heavy manufacturing, lumberyards and construction.

The pros of diesel telehandler forklifts

More power and torque than electric or propane forklifts
Can lift more weight and easily power hydraulic attachments
Faster acceleration and lifting
Require less maintenance than propane-fueled engines
Run time is limited only by fuel accessibility

The cons of diesel telehandler forklifts

Larger carbon footprint than gas and propane forklifts
Limited to outdoor use due to exhaust fumes
Noisy operation and vibrations cause operator fatigue
Can’t make short turns or work in tight places due to their size
Require more highly trained operators