Hire Merlo telehandlers – precision & performance for your project

Merlo brought the modern telehandler to market in 1987 as the first series-produced machine of its kind. This head start is evident in every current machine: in the Panoramic cab, the hydrostatic drive and the patented lateral boom displacement. Luibl provides Merlo rental equipment UVV-inspected and with personal instruction on handover – fixed models, Roto machines and heavy-duty classes, deliverable across Europe.

Merlo telehandlers differ fundamentally from competitor machines in three respects:

Panoramic cab with side-mounted engine: The engine is positioned to the side, not beneath the cab. This completely eliminates the engine hump from the operator's field of vision. The 360° all-round visibility from the cab enables precise work with attachments even without a banksman – a direct safety benefit on confined construction sites.

Patented lateral boom displacement: On certain Merlo models, the boom can be moved sideways without having to move the machine. This means loads can be set down laterally offset – precisely, without manoeuvring effort, without loss of time. On a façade project in Munich, a Merlo Roto used this combination of continuous rotation and lateral boom displacement to place glass elements with pinpoint accuracy without repositioning the machine a single time.

Inch pedal and hydrostatic drive: The inch pedal decouples the drive and working hydraulics – the operator can inch the machine into position to the millimetre while the boom is under full pressure. The hydrostatic drive translates every pedal movement steplessly into travel movement. The result: no load oscillation, no loss of control when moving into tight assembly positions.

Level compensation: Merlo machines actively compensate for unevenness in the terrain and automatically keep the machine level. This extends the operating range to ungraded construction sites, green spaces and slope deployments without additional set-up effort.

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

Typical fields of application:

• pallet transport in production halls with narrow passageways

• material supply on shell-construction sites

• hay and silage work on agricultural operations

• feeding conveyor systems in earthworks

Technical range of the fixed series:

• load capacity: 2.5 t to 7 t

• lifting height: up to 18 m

• drive: diesel, optionally continuously variable transmission

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

Roto models in the Merlo series combine telehandler, crane and aerial work platform in one machine. The continuous rotation turns the upper carriage through 360° without a stop, while the machine remains stationary. This enables work areas on both sides of the machine and behind it to be served – without repositioning, without waiting time.

Concrete superiority compared to the fixed model:

• In steel construction: girders are removed from the transport rack, rotated and lifted to assembly height on the opposite side – one machine position for the entire operation.

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

Technical key data of the Roto rental class:

• load capacity: 4 t to 10 t

• lifting height: up to 30 m

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

• outrigger configuration: four independent outriggers for level load handling even on gradients

The load moment indicator continuously monitors the ratio of reach, lifting height and load capacity. If the combination moves outside the permissible 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), cable winch, load hook, fork tines, digging bucket. The attachment is combined directly with the machine in the rental offer.

For loads beyond the standard class, Luibl provides Merlo models of the P 72 class. The Merlo P 72.10 carries 7,200 kg at 10 m lifting height – designed for use in precast construction, the assembly of steel girders or in heavy machinery construction.

Areas of application, 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 construction sites with high individual load weights

The hydrostatic drive is fully retained even in the heavy-duty class – precision when moving into tight positions is guaranteed 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 hire of several weeks or more, UVV inspection and maintenance are already included in the rental contract – no separate organisational effort.

3. Transport costs: Calculated according to delivery location and machine size. Luibl uses its own low-loader fleet – no third-party provider, no scheduling uncertainty.

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

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

The following applies to operating a Merlo telehandler on public roads:

• Class L / T: For agricultural and forestry tractors – relevant for agricultural use on farmyards and field paths.

• Class B / C: For road transport between sites, depending on total weight and configuration.

Irrespective of the driving licence, DGUV Principle G 308-009 applies: the operator is obliged to provide demonstrable instruction to the machine operator and to ensure a valid operator's licence for industrial trucks and telehandlers. Luibl carries out personal instruction by specialist staff at every machine handover – documented and standard-compliant.

For Roto models with a work basket, DGUV Regulation 68 (work equipment for lifting persons) additionally applies. Equipment-type-specific training is organised by Luibl on request.

Merlo rental equipment at Luibl can be combined with the following accessories:

• Fork tines: Standard for pallet and material transport

• Digging bucket: For earthmoving, bulk material and levelling work

• Load hook: As a crane substitute for individual loads

• Cable winch: For lifting work without a direct load attachment point

• Work basket: Approved for carrying persons, available for Roto models from 20 m lifting height

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

Luibl delivers Merlo rental equipment throughout Germany as well as to Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary and other European countries. More than 200 locations ensure short delivery routes and short-notice scheduling availability.

Enquire directly via the contact form at Contact: specify model, rental period, delivery location and attachment requirements. Telephone expert advice available.