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Merlo Telehandlers: The Ultimate All-in-One Solution for Dairy Farms and Small Holdings

In the world of agriculture and land management, efficiency, safety, and versatility are paramount. Whether you’re running a busy dairy farm or managing a smaller operation like a horse yard, the right machinery can be the difference between a productive day and a long, challenging one. This is where Merlo telehandlers shine.

Renowned for their compact design, superior reach, and hydrostatic transmissions, Merlo telehandlers are the ultimate all-in-one solution for a huge variety of tasks.

On the Dairy Farm: A New Level of Efficiency

For dairy farmers, material handling is a constant and demanding part of the daily routine. Merlo telehandlers are built to streamline these tasks, making them faster, safer, and more efficient.

• Precise Feed Handling: Merlo’s precision and manoeuvrability allow operators to handle and distribute feed accurately. With a range of attachments like buckets and silage forks, you can easily load mixers, push up feed, and get into tight spaces within the barn.
• Bale Stacking and Storage: The telescopic boom provides the vertical reach needed to stack hay, straw, and silage bales to impressive heights. This maximises storage space while reducing the time and physical effort required for a job that can be both time-consuming and dangerous.
• Muck Management: Equipping a Merlo with a large bucket or muck grab makes short work of cleaning out sheds and transporting manure. The machine’s stability and power ensure you can move heavy loads with confidence.
• Maintenance & Construction: The versatility of a telehandler extends beyond daily chores. With attachments like a man basket or lifting hook, a Merlo can be used for maintenance on buildings, fixing fences, or even assisting with new construction projects, eliminating the need for a separate access platform.

For Horse Yards & Small Holdings: More Than Just a Muck Fork

Smallholdings and horse yards present unique challenges, often involving a mix of heavy lifting, confined spaces, and varied tasks. The compact size and agility of Merlo’s smaller models are a perfect fit.

• Effortless Mucking Out: Say goodbye to endless wheelbarrow runs. With a compact Merlo and a bucket or muck grab, you can quickly and easily clear stables and dispose of waste, saving hours of back-breaking manual labour.
• Hay & Feed Movement: Moving heavy bales of hay, bags of feed, or pallets of bedding around the yard and into storage becomes a simple, one-person job. The boom’s reach is invaluable for stacking in high lofts or reaching over fences.
• Grounds Maintenance: A Merlo telehandler can do far more than just lift. Use it for landscaping, moving soil, clearing rubble, and even snow removal in the winter. Its all-terrain capability means it can handle uneven ground and muddy conditions with ease.
• Increased Safety: Handling heavy and awkward loads manually can be risky. Merlo’s advanced safety features, like load-sensing systems, provide peace of mind and significantly reduce the risk of accidents, protecting both the operator and the animals.

Merlo telehandlers truly are a game-changer. They combine the best features of a forklift, a loader, and a tractor into one robust and adaptable machine, providing an efficient and safe solution for a wide range of agricultural and small holding needs.

Talk to us at DA Forgie to chat about the full range of Merlo telehandlers.