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Telescopic handlers are a cornerstone asset within the UK materials handling sector, providing
extended reach, lifting capacity, and positioning accuracy across industrial sites, logistics yards,
construction environments, and large-scale warehousing operations. Their ability to lift loads
forwards and upwards makes them indispensable where standard forklifts lack reach or flexibility.
At Gable Business Finance, we specialise in arranging asset finance for new, used, and refurbished
telescopic handlers used throughout the UK materials handling industry. Our tailored funding
solutions enable businesses to secure essential equipment while maintaining healthy cash flow and
operational resilience.
A telescopic handler (often referred to as a telescopic forklift or telehandler) is a materials
handling machine fitted with a telescoping boom that extends forwards and upwards. This design
allows operators to place loads at height, over obstacles, or into confined spaces that are not
accessible with conventional forklifts.
In UK materials handling operations, telescopic handlers are commonly used for:
With a wide range of attachments available, telescopic handlers are among the most adaptable
machines used in modern materials handling environments.
UK materials handling businesses operate in increasingly complex environments, combining
warehousing, external yards, transport interfaces, and production areas. Telescopic handlers bridge
these spaces efficiently.
They are particularly valued for:
For many UK operators, telescopic handlers are revenue-critical assets that directly support
throughput, contract delivery, and site productivity.
Gable Business Finance arranges specialist asset finance for telescopic handlers used across the UK
materials handling sector. We work with lenders who understand industrial plant, construction-grade
equipment, and heavy handling machinery.
We can finance:
There are no rigid age limits. Funding decisions are based on machine condition, working life, and
application rather than registration date alone.
Hire purchase is a popular option for UK materials handling businesses that want long-term ownership
of their telescopic handler. Payments are spread over an agreed term, typically between 2 and 7
years.
The business gains full operational use from day one, with ownership transferring once the final
payment is made. This option suits businesses planning to retain machines for their full working
life.
A finance lease allows a business to use a telescopic handler while making regular rental payments.
Ownership remains with the lender, but the business controls the asset throughout the agreement.
Finance leases are often used where balance sheet treatment, VAT planning, or upgrade flexibility is
important.
Operating leases are suited to shorter-term or project-driven requirements. The asset is returned
at the end of the agreement, reducing residual value risk for the business.
If your business already owns telescopic handlers outright, Gable Business Finance can arrange asset
refinance to release capital tied up in existing equipment.
This is commonly used to:
Used and refurbished telescopic handlers are widely financed in the UK materials handling sector.
Many businesses choose this route to secure higher-spec machines at a lower monthly cost.
Gable Business Finance regularly funds:
Used equipment finance can significantly reduce upfront costs while maintaining operational
capability.
Telescopic handler finance is used across a wide range of UK materials handling environments,
including:
In each case, telescopic handlers provide safe, efficient handling where reach, height, or terrain
are challenging.
A logistics operator required a telescopic handler to load high-sided trailers. Gable arranged hire
purchase on a used machine, allowing immediate deployment without capital strain.
A manufacturing site financed a new telescopic handler with multiple attachments via finance lease,
reducing downtime between handling stages.
A port operator refinanced its telescopic handler fleet to release capital for infrastructure
upgrades while retaining full use of the machines.
A supplier financed a refurbished telescopic handler to support mixed yard and warehouse operations,
improving loading efficiency.
A bulk storage operator used asset finance to acquire a high-reach telescopic handler for seasonal
peaks, aligning repayments with income cycles.
Gable Business Finance understands the demands of the UK materials handling sector. We arrange
finance solutions that reflect how telescopic handlers are used in real-world operations.
Our expertise includes:
If your business needs a telescopic handler to support materials handling operations, Gable Business
Finance can help structure the right funding solution.
We manage the process from initial enquiry to completion, allowing you to focus on running your
operation.
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