Merlo telehandler rental – precision and performance for your project

Merlo launched the modern telehandler in 1987 as the first series-production machine of its kind. This head start can be felt in every current machine: in the Panoramic cab, in the hydrostatic drive and in the patented lateral boom shift. Luibl provides Merlo rental machines inspected and with a personal briefing on handover – fixed models, roto machines and heavy-duty classes, delivered throughout the Netherlands.

Merlo telehandlers differ fundamentally from competing machines in three respects:

Panoramic cab with side-mounted engine: The engine sits at the side, not under the cab. This completely removes the engine hump from the operator's field of view. The 360° all-round visibility from the cab enables precise work with attachments even without a banksman – a direct safety gain on tight sites.

Patented lateral boom shift: On certain Merlo models the boom can be shifted sideways without moving the machine. This means loads can be set down with a lateral offset – precisely, without manoeuvring, without losing time. On a facade project in Munich, a Merlo roto telehandler used this combination of continuous rotation and lateral boom shift to place glass elements exactly, without repositioning the machine even once.

Inching pedal and hydrostatic drive: The inching pedal decouples the travel and working hydraulics – the operator can manoeuvre the machine with millimetre precision while the boom is under full pressure. The hydrostatic drive converts every pedal movement into travel steplessly. Result: no load swing, no loss of control when moving into tight assembly positions.

Levelling: Merlo machines actively compensate for uneven ground and automatically keep the machine level. This extends the range of use to unlevelled sites, green areas and slopes without extra effort during set-up.

Fixed models from the TF and P series are the standard solution for construction logistics, hall assembly and agricultural operations. Compact dimensions, four-wheel steering with up to four steering modes and low ground pressure make them equally suitable on paved and unpaved surfaces.

Typical applications:

• Pallet transport in production halls with narrow passages

• Material supply on structural construction sites

• Hay and silage work on farms

• Feeding conveyor systems in earthworks

Technical range of the fixed series:

• Load capacity: 2.5 t to 7 t

• Lift height: up to 18 m

• Drive: diesel, optionally with continuously variable transmission

The four-wheel steering switches between front-wheel steering, crab steering and all-wheel steering – for maximum manoeuvrability even in the tightest spaces.

Roto models from the Merlo range combine telehandler, crane and aerial work platform in one machine. The continuous slewing ring turns the upper structure through 360° without a stop while the machine stays in place. This makes it possible to serve working areas on both sides of the machine and behind it – without repositioning, without waiting time.

Concrete advantages over the fixed model:

• In steel construction: beams are taken from the transport frame, turned and lifted to assembly height on the opposite side – one machine position for the entire operation.

• In building construction: precast concrete elements, facade elements and roof tiles are lifted independently of position, without the truck unloading area and the assembly area having to coincide.

Key technical data of the roto rental class:

• Load capacity: 4 t to 10 t

• Lift height: up to 30 m

• 360° continuous slewing with load moment indicator (LMI)

• Outrigger configuration: four independent outriggers for level load handling even on slopes

The load moment indicator continuously monitors the relationship between outreach, lift height and load. If the combination moves outside the permitted range of the load chart, the system actively stops – no overload situation, full machine safety without operator intervention.

Attachments for roto models at Luibl: work basket (approved for carrying persons), winch, load hook, fork tines, earth bucket. The attachment is combined with the machine directly in the rental quote.

For loads beyond the standard class, Luibl provides Merlo models of the P 72 class. The Merlo P 72.10 carries 7,200 kg to a lift height of 10 m – designed for precast construction, steel beam assembly or heavy machine building.

Applications of the heavy-duty class:

• Assembly of precast concrete elements in industrial and bridge construction

• Transport and positioning of machine components in workshops

• Material supply on large sites with high individual loads

The hydrostatic drive is fully retained in the heavy-duty class as well – precision when moving into tight positions is ensured regardless of the load class.

The rental price is made up of four components:

1. Machine rental rate: depending on model (fixed, roto, heavy-duty), working height and load class.

2. Rental period: daily, weekly and monthly rates. For long-term rental of several weeks or more, the periodic inspection of work equipment under the Working Conditions Decree and maintenance are already included in the rental contract – no separate organisation required.

3. Transport costs: calculated by delivery location and machine size. Luibl uses its own low-loader fleet – no third-party haulier, no scheduling uncertainty.

4. Attachment: work basket, winch or bucket are combined with the machine on request and calculated separately.

Fixed list prices are not published, as project size, delivery location and rental period determine the calculation individually. Combined quotes for large sites with several machines are available on request.

For operating a Merlo telehandler on public roads:

• The required Dutch driving licence category: for agricultural and forestry use – relevant for farm work on yards and field tracks.

• Category B / C licence: for road transport between job sites, depending on gross weight and configuration.

Regardless of the driving licence, applicable Dutch health and safety rules apply: the employer must ensure the demonstrable competence of the operator and provide a documented instruction. Luibl provides a personal briefing by its own specialists at every machine handover – documented and in line with the applicable standards.

For roto models with a work basket, the rules of the Working Conditions Decree, Chapter 7 (work equipment), for lifting persons also apply. On handover, the operator receives a briefing on the specific machine type.

Merlo rental machines from Luibl can be combined with the following accessories:

• Fork tines: standard for pallet and material transport

• Earth bucket: for earthmoving, bulk material and levelling work

• Load hook: as a crane substitute for single loads

• Winch: for lifting work without a direct load pick-up point

• Work basket: approved for carrying persons, available for roto models from 20 m lift height

All attachments are matched to the respective Merlo model class. The load moment indicator automatically adapts the permitted load chart to the attachment in use – on roto models with RFID recognition this happens without manual input.

Luibl delivers Merlo rental machines throughout the Netherlands and also to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary and other European countries. More about our delivery area in the Netherlands.

Send your request directly via the contact form at Contact: state model, rental period, delivery location and required attachments. Expert advice by phone via our toll-free number 00800 2000 3000.