Telehandlers are equipments that are meant to work in rough terrain, however, that doesn't mean that they can be driven without any consideration for the terrain. These kinds of machines have a a lot bigger risk of load loss or tipping over when they are traveling on slopes.
When traveling on a slope, make certain that you move slowly with the equipment while also keeping the load low. Downshift to 4WD and a lower gear, prior to getting on the slope. Utilizing the engine brake would help to control the telehandler's speed. Try to avoid turning on a slope if possible. If you must make the turn, take it as wide as possible and utilize extreme caution.
Always try not to drive across extremely steep slopes. Utilize the telehandler's heavy end pointing up the incline, when descending and ascending slopes. Even when there is no load on the forks, the machine's counterweighted rear is quite heavy; therefore, it can be required to drive in reverse up slopes. When the telehandler is carrying a cargo, the front of the unit becomes the heavy end, and you can back the machinery down the slopes.
Operator training is extremely vital on a mixed jobsite. Rear pivot machinery would usually operate on the same jobsite of coordinated steering equipment, where everybody is permitted to operate all of the machines. In this case, an individual who is used to using a coordinated steer machinery can jump onto a rear-pivot equipment. A very key distinction between how these two units work has much to do with which part of the machine extends outside of the turning radius.