Telehandler Repair

Telehandlers (or reach forklifts) are some of the most critical machines on a jobsite-if you can't lift your materials to the third floor, your whole project stops! These machines require a high level of precision and safety. You need to trust that when you've got a load 40 feet in the air, the hydraulics are going to hold. We provide mobile telehandler repair across Utah, fixing everything from boom extension issues to complex multi-mode steering problems.

Whether it's a JLG, Genie, or Lull, we know the complex boom chains, wear pads, and hydraulic circuits that keep these machines reaching high. I've seen too many 'general' mechanics try to fix a telehandler boom and end up making it unsafe. We follow careful inspection and repair practices because we know what's at stake. We handle onsite cylinder repacking, steering orbit diagnostics, and engine troubleshooting right where the machine sits. Safety is our top priority with lifting equipment.

Practical tip: keep those boom wear pads greased! It's an 8th-grade lesson that many crews miss. If the pads go dry, they start to chatter and can actually damage the inner boom sections. If your boom is moving jerky or making a loud groaning noise, call us before you wear through the steel. We'll get your telehandler smooth, safe, and ready to lift. Let's keep your crew working and your materials moving. Give Iron Horse a shout today!

A telehandler's boom is a masterpiece of engineering—a precisely balanced system of chains, wear pads, and hydraulic cylinders that can extend a heavy load 40 feet or more. When the boom extensions start to bind or the forks drift under load, you need a technician who understands the geometry and the hydraulics. We inspect the boom chains for stretch, the wear pads for uneven contact, and the cylinder seals for internal bypass. An improperly adjusted boom can cause catastrophic load shifts, so we take this seriously.

Multi-mode steering is another common failure point on telehandlers. The front and rear steering orbits work together to give you crab, circle, and two-wheel modes. When the sensors or solenoids fail, you can lose a steering mode entirely or get stuck in the wrong one. We've replaced countless steering orbit motors and recalibrated the steering controllers to get machines back in service. If your telehandler isn't steering like it should, don't risk operating it on a busy jobsite. Call Iron Horse and we'll get those systems dialed in safely and professionally.