Commonly used in the construction and mining sectors, telehandlers are proving effective in farming environments too – whether lifting heavy seed bags, stacking bales, or cleaning feedlots.

The compact design and improved ground clearance of the light industrial vehicles allows them to operate in tight spaces such as barns and narrow farm roads, while their robust build and versatile attachments enables them to withstand harsh environments.

“These machines are engineered to serve multiple industries, which means they’re not only tough but adaptable,” explains SkyJacks MD Alistair Bennett. “For farmers, that means fewer machines doing more work across the property.”

SkyJacks is the official distributor of Faresin in Southern Africa and offers 24/7 technical support and annual renewable service and maintenance agreements for the machinery.

Faresin telehandlers are compatible with a range of attachments, from bale clamps, sorting grapples, ladles with hydraulic openings and grain buckets in agriculture, to jib booms and winches in construction, rugged buckets in mining and sweepers for industrial applications. This flexibility allows one machine to perform multiple tasks, making them suitable for farms wanting to streamline operations.

The telehandlers are equipped with industry-standard roll-over protective structure and falling object protective structure systems, with an additional front protection grill and an air-conditioned Queen Cab that offers 360-degree visibility and full control of all operating and safety systems. 

“With full visibility, reinforced cab protection, and boom lights for low-light conditions, operators have complete control—even during early morning or late evening shifts,” says Bennett.

Highly sensitive and accurate boom controls enables precision handling, ideal for delicate tasks or navigating confined workspaces. A hydrostatic drive system is designed for smooth and responsive handling, precise steering options, smooth acceleration and deceleration, and improved fuel efficiency.

“With a telehandler, [farmers are] equipped with a machine that does the same, lifting, loading, feeding, transporting. It’s a practical solution to a complex operational challenge,” concludes Bennett.