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When should outriggers (stabilizers) be used on a telehandler?

Outriggers significantly increase the stability of a telehandler, especially when lifting heavy loads, at maximum height, or maximum extension. Their use is cru

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Question: When should outriggers (stabilizers) be used on a telehandler?

Answer options:

  • Only when travelling on public roads.
  • Continuously, even when the boom is fully retracted. ✅ When performing lifts requiring maximum stability, especially at height or extension, and as indicated by the load chart.
  • Only when the telehandler is out of fuel.

Correct answer: When performing lifts requiring maximum stability, especially at height or extension, and as indicated by the load chart.

Explanation: Outriggers significantly increase the stability of a telehandler, especially when lifting heavy loads, at maximum height, or maximum extension. Their use is crucial for safety and is often specified in the load chart for certain operations.

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