When your crew is facing a one-off lift, renting a telehandler with the right specialty attachment is often the most cost-effective and low-risk solution. Telehandlers combine the reach of a crane with the maneuverability of a forklift, and today’s rental fleets offer more capacity, boom lengths, and attachment options than ever.
If your challenge is “unusual,” a rental telehandler configured for your exact task turns the unusual into routine.
Why Renting a Telehandler Is a Smart Move
There are several reasons why telehandler rentals are ideal for one-off lifts or specialty applications.
Purpose-Built for Reach and Rough Terrain
Unlike conventional forklifts, telehandlers are designed to travel uneven jobsites while extending loads out and up. Papé Material Handling’s rental lineup spans compact 5,000–6,000 lb machines through high-capacity units up to 15,000 lb, with lift heights from the high teens into the 60-foot range, so you can pick the right machine.
Flexibility Without Ownership Overhead
If you only occasionally need long reach or specialty handling, renting preserves capital while giving you access to newer models with features like four-wheel drive, extended reach, and—on select units—full 360-degree rotation.
That means better productivity without being locked into a configuration you might outgrow.
Top Brands, Readily Available
Papé Material Handling rents and sells telehandlers from trusted manufacturers like Genie, JLG, and Skyjack, so your operators get familiar controls and proven reliability.
Coverage Across the West
With more than 40 locations across seven western states, sourcing the model and attachments you need is quick and convenient.
Attachments That Handle Unusual Loads
Telehandler attachments excel at handling awkward shapes, long lengths, and materials that are tough to manage. The options below are available through Papé Material Handling and can dramatically improve safety, accuracy, and efficiency when matched to the right application.
Truss Boom
When you need extra forward reach to set roof trusses, light steel, or signage, a truss boom pushes the hook point out in front of the carriage without adding a lot of weight. It’s a simple solution when forks can’t safely reach.
Rotate Carriage
A rotating carriage allows the fork carriage to tilt left or right, making fine placement possible when a surface is uneven or you’re aligning to anchor points. Genie’s 72-inch rotate carriage, for example, allows up to 10 degrees of rotation in both directions. This is especially helpful for precise set-downs on uneven pads or platforms.
Multi-Purpose Buckets
Swapping forks for a bucket turns your telehandler into a rough-terrain loader for loose materials such as gravel, mulch, backfill, spoil, or snow. Genie’s heavy-duty bucket features a bolt-on cutting edge to stand up to abrasive work and boost productivity. It’s an easy win for short-term site cleanup between lifts.
Industrial Grapple Bucket
When the load is both bulky and unruly, like demolition debris, logs, brush, or scrap, the grapple bucket clamps down to stabilize material for safer transport. It reduces rehandling and drop hazards compared to forks alone.
Universal Skid Steer Adapter
This clever plate expands your attachment options by letting a telehandler interface with a wide range of skid steer tools. If your site already uses skid steer attachments for brooms, augers, or specialty buckets, the universal skid steer adapter helps one telehandler do many jobs and can reduce total equipment on site.
A Quick Spec Check Before You Reserve
To choose the right rental telehandler and attachment combination, lock in these essentials:
- Log Details: Know the actual weight, dimensions, and the load’s center of gravity. If the weight is variable (e.g., moisture content in landscaping products), spec for the heaviest case. Papé’s rental page groups machines by capacity and height to make this step easier.
- Pick and Place Geometry: Measure the maximum lift height and forward reach to the set-down point, including any parapets or obstructions. A truss boom can add valuable forward reach without oversizing the base machine.
- Ground Conditions: Soft or uneven ground drives you toward models with appropriate tires and four-wheel drive. If you’ll frequently position on slopes or irregular pads, consider a rotated carriage for alignment.
- Load Behavior: Loose, jagged, or springy materials benefit from grapple or bucket configurations for containment. Long stock prefers wider carriages and fork spread.
- Cycle Time and Utilization: If the telehandler will split time between lifting and cleanup, a bucket or skid-steer adapter may replace a second machine on site.
- Operator Visibility and Access: Compact telehandlers like the Genie GTH-5519 offer tight-site maneuverability for urban infill or inside yards while still delivering meaningful lift.
Safety and Productivity Go Hand in Hand
Odd loads can tempt crews into risky improvisations. A rental telehandler and purpose-built attachments replace unsafe and inefficient work-arounds with engineered control:
- Load Stability: Grapple and bucket attachments contain material to prevent shifting mid-travel. Rotate carriages fine-tune placement without side-loading the boom.
- Fewer Manual Touches: The right attachment reduces hand-rigging, tag lines, and personnel near the load, lowering exposure without slowing the schedule.
- Right-Sized Equipment: With a wide range of capacities and lift heights, you can choose a compact machine for tight yards or a high-capacity model for heavy picks.
And if your team wants backup, Papé Material Handling’s support network and product specialists can guide attachment selection and maintenance planning to maximize uptime throughout your rental term.
Getting Started with Papé Material Handling
If you know your load, geometry, and ground conditions, you’re already halfway there. Share those details with your local Papé rental specialist to zero in on the right capacity class and attachment set. The team can quote telehandlers by capacity and height and confirm compatibility with truss booms, rotate carriages, buckets, and adapters.
Ready to spec your rental? Explore telehandler options and request a rental with Papé Material Handling.
