Telehandler
rental in
Phoenix, AZ
3 sizes reaching 19, 34 and 42 ft, all diesel on rough terrain tires. Forward reach lets you place a load past an obstacle instead of driving to it. From $296/day.
Rates don't include delivery, fuel, the 15% damage waiver or tax. See your out-the-door price with a quick quote. Delivery is required and billed each way.
Telehandlers in one paragraph
A telehandler is a rough terrain forklift with a telescoping boom. That boom is the whole point, because it lets you place a load forward and up rather than only carrying it.
All our telehandlers run on diesel with rough terrain tires, so they work on a graded lot, in mud and on slope, where a warehouse forklift would be stuck at the gate.
Height is what separates them. 19 ft covers a 1-story roof, 34 ft covers 2-story framing and 42 ft is the only machine that reaches a third story or a long setback.
3 things we will ask you for
- How high and how far out the load needs to go, measured rather than estimated
- The narrowest opening anywhere on the route in, not just the entry gate
- What the ground is, whether that is finished slab, graded dirt or a slope
Send us a photo of the access route and the work area, and we will tell you straight which machine to take.
Every machine, side by side
| 19 ft | 34 ft | 42 ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make and model | Gehl RS5-19, Genie GTH-5519 or similar | Gehl RS6-34 | SkyTrak 6042 |
| Max lift height | 19 ft | 34 ft | 42 ft |
| Rated capacity | 5,500 lb | 6,000 lb | 6,000 lb |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Overall width | 5 ft 11 in | 7 ft 10 in | 8 ft 3 in |
| Daily rate | $296 | $377 | $395 |
| Weekly rate | $980 | $1,070 | $1,250 |
| 4-week rate | $1,934 | $2,150 | $2,420 |
Pick a machine
Full specs on each page5,500 lb of capacity and 19 ft of lift, on rough terrain tires.
Daily rate $296 Telehandlers 34 ft telehandlerGehl RS6-34, 6,000 lb to 34 ft on 4WD for block and trusses on 2-story frames.
Daily rate $377 Telehandlers 42 ft telehandler6,000 lb to 42 ft, the tallest reach machine we own.
Daily rate $395Which one you need
| What you are doing | Rent |
|---|---|
| Loading a 1-story roof or feeding a scaffold | 19 ft |
| Unloading a delivery truck on a dirt lot | 19 ft or 34 ft |
| Setting block, trusses or lumber on a 2-story frame | 34 ft |
| Reaching over a wall, a fence or a trench | 34 ft or 42 ft |
| Third story or tall commercial work | 42 ft |
| Long setback where you cannot park close | 42 ft |
| Pallets on flat concrete, indoors | A warehouse forklift, cheaper to rent and to deliver |
| Lifting people to height | A scissor lift or a boom lift, never forks |
Work out the estimate total
Put in the ZIP the machine is going to and how long you need it. The delivery band and the estimate total come back straight away, waiver, fuel and tax included.
| Rental, 1 day | — |
|---|---|
| Damage waiver, 15% | — |
| Prepaid fuel | — |
| Delivery out, enter a ZIP | — |
| Pickup back | — |
| Sales tax, 9.1% | — |
| Estimate total | — |
About this figure. The total carries the 15% damage waiver, prepaid fuel and 9.1% sales tax. This is an estimate rather than a quote, and we confirm the band from the full address before anything is booked.
Zones and rates
Delivery is required on every telehandler and billed each way at the large tier.
| Distance | Each way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 20 mi | $125 | $250 |
| 21 to 30 mi | $195 | $390 |
| 31 to 40 mi | $270 | $540 |
| 41 to 50 mi | $345 | $690 |
Past 50 mi, call us and we will quote the run to your address. Deliveries go out Monday to Friday between 3 and 11 a.m., and same day is possible when the machine is sitting on the yard. Have it ready for pickup before 7 a.m. on the day that it goes back to us.
Where we deliver
Common questions
Why does telehandler capacity drop as the boom goes up?
Because the load moves further from the machine as the boom extends and rises, which reduces what it can safely carry. The load chart mounted in the cab is the only figure that counts for a given angle and extension.
What training does a telehandler operator need?
Training on the telehandler specifically, under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 and ANSI B56.6. A sit down forklift card does not transfer, because the machines behave differently under load.
What is a telehandler called elsewhere?
Lull, Zoom Boom, reach forklift and variable reach truck all describe the same machine, a rough terrain forklift with a telescoping boom.
How much does it cost to rent a telehandler in Phoenix?
From $296/day for the 19 ft machine, $377 for the 34 ft and $395 for the 42 ft. All 3 deliver at the large tier, which is $125 each way inside 20 mi, and fuel is $126 prepaid.
Which telehandler size do I need?
Work from the height of the highest place you need to put material, then add a margin. 19 ft suits a 1-story job, 34 ft suits 2-story framing and 42 ft is for a third story or a long reach in.
Do telehandlers need delivery?
Yes, on all 3. They are too heavy for any rental trailer, so we haul them both ways at the large tier.
Other equipment
All equipment4 sizes from 19 to 40 ft, all battery powered with tires that do not mark a finished floor.
Daily rates start at $143 Aerial work platforms Boom lifts3 sizes of 4WD diesel boom lift, 46 to 51 ft working height.
Daily rates start at $350 Material handling Forklifts5,000 lb class propane forklift for flat concrete, plated at 4,600 to 4,750 lb with 15 ft of fork height.
Daily rate $197Know which one you need?
You can book it online in about 2 min, or call the yard and we will put it straight onto the schedule.
Talk to a Summit representative
Tell us the job, the access route and the ground conditions, and we will tell you which machine to take before you pay for anything.
Call (602) 900-1845