Questions about Telehandlers

OK, in the "what off the wall thing are we thinking this week" 

 

Jeff is considering a way to load van trailers with small square bales  -- lots of discussions on here and I've read them multiple times.  We've done the "push with tractor front loader" but that hasn't worked well on the pup trailers and do not want to try it on the 53' ones.  A skid steer and build portable ramp (also discussed on here) is a possibility but would be more involved in buying skid steer/build ramp/set ramp at loading process.  Telehandler would seem simpler.

 

It won't be a lot of weight but a long reach.

 

Sooo,

 

What size telehander works best for 53' vans?

My friend Google has showed me that forward reach, not lift height, is what I'm looking for.

 

What is the best attachment to either handle, squeeze, pinch, grab, push, claw, smack, slap, punch, etc. ?

Manufactures do themselves a disservice by not making their products easy to find, especially the lesser know name brands

 

Do all the telehandlers have the hydraulics needed for the attachments?

 

Are there telehandler brands to avoid?

 

Any good dealers with older, used telehandlers?

 

Appreciate any instructions using them or anything else we should know.

 

 

Thanks,

Shelia

 

(and they say to work puzzles or thing like that to keep your mind active; we're always thinking about something puzzling like this -- maybe in overachieve mode  )

 

 

Questions about Telehandlers