‘Telehandler technology for non-engineers’ is an introductory course that provides insight into the many technical aspects of telehandlers. It’s designed for people who are active in technical-commercial environments, but aren’t directly involved in making repairs, such as sales and administration workers. It’s also ideal for car mechanics who want to gain the skills they need to work with telehandlers. No prior knowledge about telehandlers is required. In this 2-day course, you’ll learn about how telehandlers work and what they’re used for. You’ll find out how to recognise various components and locate them on a machine, and participate in practical exercises using fixed and rotating telehandlers from the makes JLG and Manitou. At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with valuable insight that enables you to offer customers educated advice. 

TARGET GROUP

Anyone who is active in a technical-commercial environment, but doesn’t carry out repairs. After the training, the participant has a better insight in the many technical aspects of a telehandler. Only the basic principles are addressed, detailed operating principles aren’t treated. This training course is particularly suitable for people who work in the sales department, warehouse, administration or car mechanics who want to reorientate their career to the telehandler business.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

No prior knowledge is required. 

GOAL

  • To gain an insight into the functioning and fields of application of telehandlers.
  • To be capable of recognising different components and locate them on a machine.
  • To be capable of advising customers about telehandlers.

CONTENT

Introduction & definition

  • Fields of application
  • Segmentation & market players
  • Top references

Physical characteristics

  • Force & lever
  • Stability triangle
  • Use of stabilisers (influence on stability triangle)
  • Load diagram (with and without stabilisers)
  • Stabilisation indicator (LSI or Overload)
  • Risks when driving/during use

Steering types

  • Conventional steering
  • Crab steering
  • Four-wheel steering
  • Hydraulic functions
  • Driver’s seat + display indication
  • Cabin

Engines

  • Emission standards (TIER 4)
  • Oil and fuel standards
  • Exhaust gas after-treatment (DOC + DPF + SCR)
  • Regeneration
  • Common abbreviations
  • Mechanical - hydraulic drive

Practical exercises with fixed and rotating telehandlers of the makes JLG and Manitou.

DATE - LOCATION

Monday, 3 and Tuesday, 4 June    
08:30 - 17:00

TVH UK Ltd
National Distribution Centre
Zortech Avenue
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
DY11 7DY

DURATION

2 days

TO BRING

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CERTIFICATE

A certificate is issued once the training has been completed.

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