Telehandlers and rough terrain
How to tackle operational challenges
Operational challenges on complex terrain
Tackling rough terrain doesn’t just mean dealing with visible obstacles, it also means knowing how to read the environmental conditions, predict the machine’s reactions and maintain operational control at all times. In real-world contexts, telehandlers are called upon to work in unpredictable and unstable situations, where safety, grip and stability are essential requirements. Whether it’s debris, mud or sand on flat ground or steep slopes, Merlo telehandlers are designed to guarantee reliability, manoeuvrability and accuracy, even in the most extreme conditions.
In many operating contexts, the ground is neither compact nor uniform. Rocky ground, debris and soil instability pose a risk to safety and productivity. Handlers must guarantee constant grip and control at every stage of the operation.
Maximum performance on slippery and sloping surfaces
Agricultural environments, unpaved construction sites and coastal areas require machines that can work even on slippery or undrained ground. Merlo solutions offer superior traction and mobility, reducing the risk of getting stuck or losing grip.
Operating in hilly areas, on slopes or embankments requires maintaining stability even on uneven ground. Merlo uses stabilisers and optimised chassis to ensure balance even during travel or lifting.
Essential features for tackling all conditions
All Merlo telehandlers are equipped with permanent four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, ensuring grip and control even on uneven surfaces. The operator can choose different steering modes to adapt to the environment.
The design of Merlo chassis focuses on compactness and optimal weight distribution. The low centre of gravity ensures greater balance, reducing the risk of tipping even when the boom is extended or on sloping ground.
Some models are equipped with active tilt correctors that allow the machine to be levelled with respect to the work surface, improving safety, precision and reliability even on inclined surfaces.
The active suspension on the cab, installed on some models, ensures greater comfort for the operator and reduces stress on the machine and load. This is a decisive factor during long shifts or on uneven terrain.
Finally, the suspended cab allows working even in extreme conditions with protection from vibrations. The operator thus has full control even in the most delicate situations.
Merlo handlers designed for the most demanding terrain
The high lifting capacity models, ideal for construction sites and heavy logistics, combine power and stability even in environments with difficult ground or limited access.
Merlo Roto models offer continuous rotation, automatic stabilisers and electronic load control. They are perfect for working on unstable surfaces, thanks to precise turret management even on uneven platforms.
The Turbofarmer and Multifarmer models combine the features of a tractor with those of a telehandler. Perfect on muddy or uneven agricultural terrain, they allow mixed operations with maximum grip and flexibility.
Operating sectors and real-life applications
Merlo telehandlers operate effectively on construction sites on uneven, sloping or uneven ground, where maintaining stability is a priority. Electronic control helps prevent errors and improve safety.
In agricultural contexts, especially in hilly areas, vineyards or undrained fields, the Merlo range guarantees uninterrupted operation even after heavy rain or during the winter season.
In woods or mountainous areas, Merlo handlers tackle uneven ground, mud, rocks and vegetation with total grip and the option of using specific accessories such as clamps, forks or mulchers.
In environments such as quarries, ports, production plants or uneven warehouses, Merlo telehandlers can overcome slopes, obstacles and critical spaces thanks to their combination of compactness and power.
Tackle any terrain with Merlo technology
Merlo telehandlers are the ideal solution for tackling the challenges posed by rough terrain. Thanks to proprietary technologies, optimised structures and a range designed for every operating context, Merlo guarantees efficiency, safety and adaptability, even on the most demanding construction sites and in the most challenging areas.