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Telehandlers (telescopic handlers) play a critical role in the UK materials handling sector, providing
versatile lifting, placing, and handling capabilities across construction sites, industrial yards,
warehouses, logistics hubs, and agricultural operations. Their ability to lift loads forward and
upwards over obstacles makes them indispensable where forklifts or cranes are impractical.
At Gable Business Finance, we specialise in arranging asset finance for new, used, and refurbished
telehandlers used in materials handling environments. Our tailored funding solutions allow UK
businesses to acquire essential equipment while protecting cash flow and supporting operational
growth.
A telehandler is a telescopic materials handling machine designed to lift and place loads at height
or over distance. Unlike traditional forklifts, telehandlers feature a forward-extending boom that
allows operators to reach over racking, barriers, vehicles, or uneven ground.
In the UK materials handling sector, telehandlers are widely used in:
Attachments such as pallet forks, buckets, lifting jibs, grabs, and work platforms further expand
their functionality, making telehandlers one of the most flexible assets in materials handling.
Telehandlers are chosen by UK materials handling businesses for their adaptability, load capacity,
and reach. They often replace multiple machines on site, reducing fleet size while increasing
productivity.
Key operational benefits include:
These advantages make telehandlers revenue-generating assets, which is why asset finance is a
natural funding solution.
Gable Business Finance arranges specialist asset finance for telehandlers used in the UK materials
handling sector. We work with a broad panel of lenders who understand construction-grade and
industrial plant equipment.
We can fund:
There are no strict age limits, and funding is available for both on-road and off-road machines,
subject to condition and application.
Hire purchase is one of the most common ways UK materials handling businesses finance telehandlers.
The machine is paid for in fixed monthly instalments over an agreed term, typically between 2 and
7 years.
Ownership transfers to the business once the final payment is made, making HP ideal for companies
that want long-term use of their telehandler and to retain asset value.
Hire purchase is well suited to:
A finance lease allows the business to use the telehandler while making regular rental payments.
Ownership remains with the lender, but the business retains full operational control.
This option is often used where flexibility or balance-sheet considerations are important, or where
machines may be upgraded at the end of term.
Operating leases are suitable where telehandlers are required for defined periods or project-based
use. Payments are typically lower, and the asset is returned at the end of the agreement.
If your business already owns telehandlers outright, Gable Business Finance can arrange asset
refinance. This releases cash tied up in existing machines while allowing continued use.
Refinance is commonly used to:
Many UK materials handling businesses choose used or refurbished telehandlers to reduce capital
costs. Gable Business Finance regularly funds second-hand machines sourced from dealers, auctions,
or private sales.
Used telehandler finance offers:
Our lenders assess machine condition, service history, and expected working life rather than age
alone.
Telehandler finance is used across a wide range of UK industries, including:
In each case, telehandlers improve throughput, safety, and site efficiency.
A Midlands-based logistics yard required a high-reach telehandler to support inbound palletised
materials. Gable arranged hire purchase on a used machine, enabling immediate deployment without
capital strain.
A building supplies merchant financed two telehandlers with multiple attachments under a finance
lease, improving loading efficiency across multiple depots.
An engineering firm refinanced its existing telehandler fleet to release cash for factory expansion
while retaining operational continuity.
A port-based materials handler acquired a heavy-lift telehandler via structured HP, aligned with
long-term cargo contracts.
A bulk grain storage operator financed a refurbished telehandler to handle seasonal peaks, reducing
manual handling and downtime.
Gable Business Finance understands the operational realities of the UK materials handling sector.
We work with lenders who recognise telehandlers as core, revenue-generating assets.
Our service includes:
If your business requires a telehandler for materials handling operations, Gable Business Finance
can guide you through the funding process from initial enquiry to completion.
We assess your business, the equipment, and your operational goals to recommend the most suitable
finance structure.
Contact Gable Business Finance today for a no-obligation discussion.
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