Merlo telehandler rental – precision & performance for your project

Merlo brought the modern telehandler to market 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, the hydrostatic drive and the patented lateral boom shift. Luibl provides Merlo rental machines with valid inspections and tests and a personal briefing on handover: fixed models, roto machines and heavy-duty classes, with delivery throughout Slovakia.

Merlo telehandlers differ fundamentally from competitor machines in three respects:

Panoramic cab with side-mounted engine: The engine is positioned at the side, not under the cab. This completely eliminates the engine hump in the operator's field of view. The 360° all-round visibility from the cab allows precise work with attachments even without a banksman, a direct safety gain on confined sites.

Patented lateral boom shift: On certain Merlo models, the boom can be moved sideways without moving the machine. This means loads can be set down with a lateral offset: precisely, without manoeuvring, without loss of time. On a facade project in Munich, this combination of continuous rotation and lateral boom offset allowed a Merlo Roto to place glass elements with pinpoint accuracy without moving the machine a single time.

Inching pedal and hydrostatic drive: The inching pedal decouples travel and working hydraulics, so the operator can move the machine in with millimetre precision while the boom is under full pressure. The hydrostatic drive translates every pedal movement smoothly into travel. The result: no load sway and no loss of control when moving into tight installation positions.

Level compensation: Merlo machines actively compensate for uneven ground and automatically keep the machine plumb. This extends the range of use to unlevelled sites, grassland and slopes without extra set-up effort.

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

Typical applications:

• Pallet transport in production halls with narrow passages

• Material supply on shell 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, optional continuously variable transmission

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

Roto models of the Merlo series combine telehandler, crane and aerial work platform in one machine. Continuous rotation turns the superstructure 360° without a stop while the machine remains stationary. This makes it possible to serve working areas on both sides of the machine and behind it, without repositioning and without waiting.

Specific advantages over the fixed model:

• In steel construction: beams are taken from the transport rack, rotated and lifted to installation height on the opposite side, one machine position for the entire process.

• In building construction: precast concrete units, facade elements and roof tiles are lifted independently of position, without the truck unloading area and the installation 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 rotation with load moment limiter (LMI)

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

The load moment limiter continuously monitors the relationship between reach, lift height and load. If the combination moves outside the permissible range of the load chart, the system actively stops: no overload situations, full machine safety without operator intervention.

Attachments for roto models at Luibl: work basket (approved for carrying persons), rope 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 at 10 m lift height, designed for precast construction, installation of steel beams or heavy machinery engineering.

Applications of the heavy-duty class:

• Installation of precast concrete units in industrial and bridge construction

• Transport and positioning of machine components in workshops

• Material supply on large sites with high individual load weights

The hydrostatic drive is fully retained in the heavy-duty class as well, so 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: depends on the model (fixed, roto, heavy-duty), working height and load class.

2. Rental period: daily, weekly and monthly rates. For long-term rentals of several weeks or more, inspections and tests of technical equipment and maintenance are already included in the rental agreement, with no separate organisational effort.

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

4. Attachment: work basket, rope 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 offers for large sites with several machines are available on request.

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

• Agricultural use: the required Slovak driving licence category, relevant for agricultural use on farmyards and farm tracks.

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

Regardless of the driving licence, applicable Slovak safety rules require the operator to provide a documented briefing for the machine operator and to ensure the required operator competence for industrial trucks and telehandlers. Luibl provides a personal operator briefing by qualified staff at every machine handover, documented and in line with standards.

For roto models with a work basket, work at height under Government Regulation No. 147/2013 Coll. and the applicable Slovak safety rules for lifting persons also apply. Luibl provides an operator briefing on handover.

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 individual loads

• Rope 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 limiter automatically adapts the permissible load chart to the attachment in use; on roto models with RFID recognition this happens without manual input.

Luibl delivers Merlo rental machines throughout Slovakia as well as to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Italy, Hungary and other European countries. Within our delivery area we provide delivery throughout Slovakia promptly and with flexible scheduling.

Send your enquiry directly via the contact form on the Contact page, stating the model, rental period, delivery location and attachment requirements. Expert advice by phone is available on the toll-free number 00800 2000 3000.