Telehandler Rentals in Northern Michigan: The Machine That Saves Your Crew’s Back
- jennifermoreau88
- May 13
- 3 min read
There’s a point on almost every job where people realize they should’ve rented a telehandler sooner.
Usually it happens after:
carrying shingles up ladders for hours
unloading heavy material by hand
fighting muddy job sites with a regular forklift
or wasting half the day trying to get supplies where they actually need to go
A telehandler fixes a lot of those problems fast.
At AAA Services Plus, we have telehandlers ready to rent for contractors, builders, farmers, and property owners across Northern Michigan.
If you’ve got heavy materials to move, these machines make life a whole lot easier.
What Exactly Is a Telehandler?
Some people call them:
reach forklifts
SkyTraks
lull lifts
or extended boom forklifts
Whatever name you use, they’re built to do one thing really well: lift heavy stuff where normal forklifts can’t. A telehandler can reach high, extend outward, and handle rough terrain that would stop smaller equipment in its tracks.
Think of it as the middle ground between a forklift and a crane.
Why So Many Contractors Rent Them
Because labor is expensive. And because nobody wants four workers carrying materials all day, if one machine can do it in 15 minutes.
A telehandler can:
lift pallets of shingles directly onto a roof
move lumber around a muddy site
unload trailers
place trusses
stack materials
and reach second-story work areas safely
It speeds up jobs in a way people usually don’t appreciate until they actually use one.
Common Telehandler Jobs
These machines stay busy on all kinds of projects around Northern Michigan.
Pole Barn Construction
Telehandlers are huge for post-frame and pole barn builds. They make it easier to set trusses, move framing material, and reach elevated sections without constantly repositioning ladders or scaffolding.
Roofing Projects
Instead of carrying bundles by hand, crews can lift pallets of shingles straight to roof level.
Less labor. Less fatigue. Faster installs.
Farm & Agricultural Work
Telehandlers work great for:
moving hay bales
lifting seed pallets
handling feed
loading equipment
and general farm cleanup
Landscaping & Property Maintenance
Large retaining wall blocks, logs, storm debris, trees, pallets of material — telehandlers handle jobs that would otherwise take multiple machines or way too much manual labor.
Commercial Construction
Contractors use them constantly for:
unloading deliveries
moving HVAC equipment
lifting building materials
and staging heavy loads around the site
They’re Built for Northern Michigan Job Sites
Construction here isn’t always clean and dry.
We deal with:
mud
uneven ground
snow
soft yards
gravel
and unpredictable weather
That’s where telehandlers shine compared to traditional forklifts.
The large tires and rough-terrain design help keep projects moving even when conditions aren’t ideal.
Renting Makes More Sense for Most People
Buying a telehandler is a major investment.
For many contractors, it makes more sense to rent one only when needed instead of:
making payments year-round
handling maintenance
storing the machine
or transporting it between jobs
Renting lets you get the machine when the project calls for it without taking on long-term ownership costs.
Telehandlers Available Right Now
At the moment, AAA Services Plus has multiple telehandlers available and ready to go.
That includes:
fork attachments
work platforms/baskets
rough-terrain units
and delivery options throughout Northern Michigan
With construction season ramping up, availability usually doesn’t last long once projects start picking up.
Areas We Serve
We rent telehandlers throughout Northern Michigan, including:
East Jordan
Ellsworth
Atwood
Torch Lake
Elmira
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Harbor Springs
Boyne City
Bellaire
Gaylord
Traverse City
Central Lake
Kalkaska
and surrounding areas.
Need a Telehandler Rental?
If your crew is spending too much time moving materials manually, a telehandler can save hours of labor and make the entire project run more smoothly.
View available telehandler rentals at AAA Services Plus or contact us at 231-350-0433 to schedule delivery for your next project.
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