If your work needs lifting 5-ton heavy things to 18 meters—like stacking industrial goods on high-rise warehouse shelves, installing HVAC equipment on building rooftops, or transporting wind turbine components to mid-level tower platforms—the 5 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler is made just for these needs.
It has a 5-ton load capacity and an 18-meter lifting height. It fills the gap well between two types of equipment: telescopic handlers with 10-meter lifting height (they aren’t high enough) and large cranes (they need long preparation time and aren’t good for daily use).
For teams working in high-rise construction, wind energy projects, or heavy-duty warehousing, this equipment turns "the difficulty of high-altitude heavy lifting" into smooth daily work.
1. Stable and Reliable for Daily Heavy-Duty Use
Whether you lift 5-ton cargo to 18 meters once an hour or 8 times a day, the 5 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler can handle it.
Its key components—like the gearbox, hydraulic pump, and boom cylinder—are designed for repeated 5-ton load operations at 18 meters. It rarely breaks down. It reduces unexpected downtime for maintenance during work.
2. Compact Design and Flexible Maneuverability
Even though it has an 18-meter lifting height, it is compact. It is 2.7 meters wide and 6.5 meters long.
It can pass through standard 3-meter-wide warehouse doors. It can also operate in narrow construction sites. Large cranes can’t do these things. This makes it especially useful in space-constrained areas.
3. Simple Maintenance and Long-Term Convenience
The boom’s reinforced design and anti-rust coating mean you don’t need to maintain it often.
Key components also have a long service life. This reduces maintenance frequency and costs.
Additionally, FOREN provides regular maintenance support. It helps the equipment stay in optimal operating condition.
It doesn’t just lift 5-ton cargo to 18 meters. What’s more, it makes heavy work at this height reliable and easy to use. The specific advantages are as follows:
1. Stable and Reliable at 18-Meter Height
The 5 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler is equipped with a stability system. Its hydraulic outriggers lock into place in about 2 seconds.
It also has 4 terrain adjustment levels. It can adapt to slightly sloped ground common in construction sites.
It has a cargo sway warning system too. If the 5-ton cargo starts to sway when lifted to 18 meters, the operator will get an alert.
This is very important for preventing accidents, whether placing equipment on rooftops or platforms.
2. Durable Boom for 5-Ton Heavy Loads
The 18-meter boom is made of high-strength steel. Its joints are reinforced. It is designed specifically to carry 5 tons without much bending.
It has 5 telescopic sections. They extend smoothly. When fully extended, dual mechanical and hydraulic locking devices start working. They fix the boom firmly.
The boom also has an anti-rust coating. Even with regular outdoor use, it won’t wear easily. This greatly reduces maintenance frequency.
3. Excellent Visibility and Easy Control for 18-Meter Operations
The operator’s cab is 2.5 meters above the ground. It gives a clear view of the cargo and surrounding environment.
Inside the cab, there is a 15-inch display. It shows real-time footage from two boom-top cameras. One is for cargo alignment. One is for ground observation.
The equipment also has a "High-Altitude Mode". This mode slows down boom movements a little. It lets operators place 5-ton cargo more accurately at 18 meters—even less experienced operators can do it.
4. Fuel-Efficient, High-Efficient, and Cost-Controllable
It is powered by a modified Euro V engine. It handles 5-ton load operations at 18 meters efficiently.
It is much more fuel-efficient than large cranes. Its boom extension speed is about 1 meter per second. It ensures daily lifting tasks are finished on time without unnecessary delays.
For teams using the equipment regularly, this design helps control fuel costs and cut down unnecessary expenses.
It is designed for operations that need 5-ton load capacity and 18-meter lifting height. It works very well in the following scenarios:
1. Heavy-Duty High-Rise Warehousing Industry
Stack 5-ton industrial pallets (like mechanical parts or metal materials) on 18-meter-high shelves.
The boom can be controlled precisely. It can place pallets in narrow shelf spaces. This maximizes the warehouse’s vertical storage capacity. You don’t need to buy expensive lifting equipment.
2. Wind Energy Projects
Transport 5-ton wind turbine components (like nacelle parts or small generators) to 18-meter-high mid-level tower platforms.
It has a compact size: 2.7 meters wide and 6.5 meters long. It can operate in narrow areas of wind farms where large cranes can’t go.
3. High-Rise Construction and Maintenance Industry
Transport 5-ton HVAC equipment, elevator components, or curtain wall panels to 18-meter-high floors or rooftops.
Beyond the 18-meter height, the boom can extend horizontally by an extra 1.5 meters. You don’t need to move the equipment often when placing cargo on building edges. This saves a lot of time.
| Capacties | |
|---|---|
| Max. Capacity | 5000Kg |
| Max. Lifting height | 17.55m |
| Max. outreach | 11.2m |
| Weight and dimensions | |
| Overall length to carriage | 6.4m |
| Length to face of forks | 7.62m |
| Min transport size | 5.6m |
| Overall width | 2.35m |
| Track Width | 1.95m |
| Overall height | 2.55m |
| Wheelbase | 3.6m |
| Ground clearance | 0.38m |
| Overall cab width | 0.84m |
| Tilt-up angle | 12° |
| Tilt-down angle | 90° |
| External turning radius(over tyres) | 4.1m |
| Overall weight | 13800kg |
| Tires type | Tubeless |
| Tires Size | 440/80-24 |
| Forks length/width/section | 1220x125x50mm |
| Performance | |
| Lifting | 35s |
| Lowering | 35s |
| Extension | 29s |
| Retraction | 17s |
| Crowd | 9s |
| Dump | 9s |
| Engine | |
| Engine Brand | Optional |
| Max. fuel sulphur content | 5000ppm |
| Number of cylinders | 4-4400cm³ |
| I.C. Engine power rating | 122Hp/91kw |
| Max. torque/ Engine rotation | 400Nm @1400rpm |
| Drawbar pull | 10000daN |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission type | Torque converter |
| Number of gears | 4/4 |
| Max. travel speed | 40km/h |
| Parking brake | Automatic air-cut brake |
| Service brake | immersed multi-discs braking on front& rear axles |
| Hydraulics | |
| Hydraulic pump type | Gear pump |
| Hydraulic flow | 150L |
| Tank capacities | |
| Engine oil | 5.5L |
| Hydraulic oil | 170L |
| Fuel tank | 195L |


