If you’ve ever faced these troubles:
① Needing to lift 6-ton cargo to 18 meters only to find ordinary telescopic handlers lack sufficient load capacity;
② Waiting hours for cranes to be set up just for a few lifts;
③ Constantly worrying about cargo sway when lifting heavy objects to high altitudes—the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler is designed to solve these problems. Boasting both 6-ton load capacity and 18-meter lifting height, it is specifically built for teams in the industrial construction, wind energy, and heavy-duty warehousing industries, helping them complete high-altitude heavy-duty operations quickly and safely.
It doesn’t just have impressive parameters—it addresses practical issues in your daily work:
No More Waiting for Crane Setup
Large cranes take 2 to 3 hours to set up, but the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler can be put into use in just 10 minutes. Its hydraulic outriggers lock in place quickly (in 2.5 seconds) and can adapt to 5 terrain slopes. Even if your work site is slightly sloped—such as factory yards or wind farm areas—there’s no need to waste time leveling the ground. For teams needing to lift 6-ton components to 18-meter platforms multiple times a day, this reduces idle time by 70%.
No More Worrying About Cargo Sway
Cargo sway when lifting 6-ton goods to 18 meters feels dangerous. The 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler is equipped with a sway control system that automatically slows down boom movements when cargo shift is detected. This allows you to smoothly place heavy items—such as industrial motors or wind turbine components—on rooftops or tower platforms without hasty operations. Operators who have used it say they feel more confident even working in light wind conditions.
High Durability for Daily Heavy-Duty Use
If you need to lift 6-ton cargo daily, you certainly don’t want the equipment to break down easily. The boom of the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler is made of thickened high-strength steel—30% thicker than that of the 5-ton model—with double-reinforced joints, so it won’t bend or wear easily. It also has an anti-rust coating, maintaining good condition even when used outdoors in rainy or dusty environments, and reducing the need for frequent maintenance.
Simple Operation, Accessible to Moderately Experienced Operators
Operating the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler does not require a crane operator’s license. The cab is elevated to 2.8 meters, providing a wide field of view, and a bright 15-inch display shows footage from two cameras: one for cargo alignment and one for ground observation. The "Heavy-Duty High-Altitude Mode" appropriately slows down boom movements, making precise placement easier. Even operators with only 6 months of experience can smoothly complete 6-ton, 18-meter lifting operations without errors.
It performs exceptionally well in these scenarios:
Industrial Roof Maintenance
When replacing 6-ton HVAC equipment on 18-meter-high factory roofs, the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler can easily reach the target position and gently place the equipment in the designated spot. Its compact size (only 2.8 meters wide) eliminates the need to block the entire roof, allowing other nearby work to proceed normally.
Wind Turbine Mid-Tower Maintenance
Using cranes to transport 6-ton generator components to 18-meter-high wind turbine mid-tower platforms is troublesome due to narrow wind farm passages. The 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler can navigate easily and firmly secure components while technicians work, saving 2 to 3 hours per maintenance session.
Heavy Pallet Stacking
For warehouses storing 6-ton metal ingot pallets, the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler can stack pallets up to 18 meters high. This doubles storage space without building new warehouses and operates faster than the "forklift + crane" combination.
If 6-ton, 18-meter lifting operations are slowing down your team, the 6 Ton 18m Telescopic Handler can turn these tricky tasks into smooth workflows. Contact us to hear how similar teams have saved time and reduced hassle with it.
| Capacties | |
|---|---|
| Max. Capacity | 6000Kg |
| Max. Lifting height | 17.6m |
| Max. outreach | 12m |
| Weight and dimensions | |
| Overall length to carriage | 6.9m |
| Length to face of forks | 8.12m |
| Min transport size | 6.4m |
| Overall width | 2.65m |
| Track Width | 2.3m |
| Overall height | 2.85m |
| Wheelbase | 3.6m |
| Ground clearance | 0.5m |
| Overall cab width | 0.84m |
| Tilt-up angle | 12° |
| Tilt-down angle | 90° |
| External turning radius(over tyres) | 4.1m |
| Overall weight | 17000kg |
| Tires type | Tubeless |
| Tires Size | 17.5-25 |
| 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 | 150Hp/110kw |
| 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 |


