Pettibone Hits 15,000 Pound Capacity Benchmark with New Telehandler

Pettibone brings its X-Series telehandler lineup to the 15,000 pound lifting class for the first time with the introduction of the Extendo 1544X telehandler. The added-load capacity is ideal for material handling tasks in highway construction, pipe yard applications and for extended load requirements on traditional building sites.

The 1544X is powered by a 117 horsepower Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final turbo diesel engine. Mounted onto a side pod, the engine offers easy accessibility to components and daily service checks, while still allowing for exceptional curbside visibility and a ground clearance of 19 inches. The 30 gallon fuel tank provides ample volume for a full day’s work at 100% load. The telehandler comes standard with foam-filled tires. Significant boom overlap provides smoother operation and reduces the contact forces on wear pads, thereby extending service life. An external, bottom-mounted extend cylinder further reduces the load on wear pads by up to 50%. The cylinder location provides improved service access to internal boom components.