A telehandler operator is positioned on a paved and level surface, preparing to lift a 2,000 kg load of steel beams to a height of 8 m with a boom extension of 5 m. The load chart indicates that for this boom configuration, the machine's capacity is 2,500 kg without stabilizers and 3,500 kg with stabilizers fully deployed. What is the MOST appropriate action for the operator regarding stabilizer use?

Question: A telehandler operator is positioned on a paved and level surface, preparing to lift a 2,000 kg load of steel beams to a height of 8 m with a boom extension of 5 m. The load chart indicates that for this boom configuration, the machine's capacity is 2,500 kg without stabilizers and 3,500 kg with stabilizers fully deployed. What is the MOST appropriate action for the operator regarding stabilizer use?

Answer options: ✅ Deploy the stabilizers to ensure maximum stability and adhere to the load chart.

• Since the load is within the capacity without stabilizers, they are not required.
• Partial deployment of stabilizers is sufficient to meet the capacity requirement.
• Increase the boom extension to reduce the load on the machine and avoid stabilizer use.

Correct answer: Deploy the stabilizers to ensure maximum stability and adhere to the load chart.

Explanation: Even though the load might be within the 'without stabilizers' capacity, deploying stabilizers increases the machine's stability and overall capacity, which is a best practice for significant lifts and adherence to the load chart's highest safe operating limits. Ignoring available safety features or increasing boom extension (which would further reduce capacity) is unsafe.