— 7 to 17 Metres of Reach, Delivered in 2–4 Hours
The machine that lifts, reaches and places — over a wall, onto a slab, into a first-floor opening. Telehandlers from 2.5 to 4 tonnes with 7 to 17 metres of reach, forks, jib or bucket, across all seven emirates with or without an operator.
These three overlap, and picking wrong costs either money or a wasted day.
A forklift lifts up. It’s the cheapest way to move palletised loads on firm, level ground — but the mast is vertical, so it can’t reach over anything.
A telehandler lifts up and out. The telescopic boom reaches forward and over obstacles: placing blocks on a first-floor slab, loading over a boundary wall, feeding material to a scaffold. On rough or unmade ground its 4×4 drive goes where a forklift simply can’t.
A crane lifts heavier and far higher, but needs setup time, outrigger space and a certified operator. For anything within about 17 metres that a telehandler can carry, the telehandler is faster and materially cheaper.
Rule of thumb: flat ground and vertical lifts → forklift. Reach, rough ground, or placing at height → telehandler. Heavy or high beyond a telehandler’s chart → crane.
A telehandler’s rated capacity applies at minimum reach. Extend the boom and capacity falls — often steeply. A machine rated 4 tonnes at the carriage may handle a fraction of that at full extension and a low boom angle.
That is why “I need to lift 2 tonnes” isn’t enough information. What matters is 2 tonnes at what distance, and at what height. Every machine has a load chart that answers it, and we check it before dispatch.
Tell us three things and we’ll pick the machine: the weight, how far out it has to go, and how high it has to land.
| Specification | Our telehandler fleet |
|---|---|
| Lift capacity | 2.5 – 4.0 tonnes |
| Lift height | 7 – 17 m |
| Forward reach | 3.8 – 13 m |
| Drive | 4×4 standard |
| Attachments | Forks, jib, winch, bucket |
| Stabilisers | Optional on most models |
| Machine | Guide rate (AED/day) | Weekly & monthly | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telehandler, 4–17 m reach | 700 – 1,300 | 20–40% below daily equivalent | Wet or dry hire |
Send us the lift. Weight, distance out, height up — we’ll confirm the machine against the load chart before anything is booked.
The attachment is what turns a telehandler into three machines. Specify at booking so we send the right carriage:
Note that changing the attachment changes the load chart. A jib in particular reduces safe capacity considerably — we confirm the combination before the machine leaves the yard.
Our telehandler rental service covers all seven emirates — Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain — typically within 2 to 4 hours of a confirmed booking, seven days a week.
We plan around the two things that catch deliveries out here: heavy-vehicle restrictions on Dubai’s main routes during peak periods (see our Dubai truck permit rules guide), and the summer midday break — outdoor work stops between 12:30 and 3:00 pm from 15 June to 15 September.
Before delivery day, our site preparation checklist covers what “site ready” actually means: access width, overhead clearance, ground at the working position, and someone on site to receive the machine.
Our telescopic handler fleet is maintained on manufacturer-scheduled service intervals. Every unit is inspected before dispatch and arrives with a full checklist report. Operators available on request.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Lift Capacity | 2.5 – 4.0 T |
| Lift Height | 7 – 17 m |
| Forward Reach | 3.8 – 13 m |
| Drive | 4x4 standard |
| Attachments | Forks, jib, winch, bucket |
| Stabilizers | Optional on most models |
Lift bricks, blocks, steel, and supplies to upper floors.
Position bundles and trusses at height on commercial builds.
Extended reach into containers, racking, and high bays.
Bridge gaps where cranes can't reach or are uneconomical.
Tell us your project details — equipment, location, duration — and we'll send a transparent quote within the hour.
“The U30 was on our site the same afternoon we called. Clean machine, no breakdowns, and the operator knew his work.”
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“Delivery on time, paperwork simple, machines in good condition. That is all we ask from a rental partner.”
Telehandler rental in the UAE runs roughly AED 700–1,300 per day depending on reach and capacity, with weekly and monthly hire typically 20–40% below the daily equivalent. Transport is charged separately.
A forklift lifts vertically on a mast and works best on firm, level ground. A telehandler has a telescopic boom that reaches forward and over obstacles, and 4×4 drive for rough ground — so it can place material on a slab, over a wall, or at height.
Our fleet reaches 7 to 17 metres in lift height, with 3.8 to 13 metres of forward reach. Capacity reduces as the boom extends, so the usable figure depends on the load chart for that machine and configuration.
Between 2.5 and 4.0 tonnes at rated conditions. That rating applies at minimum reach — extend the boom and safe capacity drops, sometimes steeply. Tell us the weight, the distance out and the height, and we’ll confirm against the chart.
With a certified jib or hook attachment, a telehandler can perform light lifting — but the load chart changes significantly and it does not replace a crane for heavy or high lifts. For those, see our crane rental.
Telehandlers are available on wet hire with a licensed operator, or dry hire if your team is trained and licensed for the machine class.
Only with a purpose-built, certified man platform on a machine rated for it. Never on forks or a pallet.
Typically within 2 to 4 hours of a confirmed booking, across all seven emirates, seven days a week.
