Merlo Jib Winch

Reach: 5’1’’ (1,5 m)

Capacity: 4400 lb (2000 kg)

Max speed/min: 98’5’’ (30 m)

Reach: 6’6’’ (2 m)

Capacity: 3300 lb (1500 kg)

Max speed /min: 62’4’’ (19 m)

Reach: 6’6’’ (2 m)

Capacity: 4400 lb (2000 kg)

Max speed /min: 98’5’’ (30 m)

Reach: 11’7’’ (3,5 m)

Capacity: 1320 lb (600 kg)

Max speed /min: 144’4’’ (44 m)

Reach: 12’2’’ (3,7 m)

Capacity: 1980 lb (900 kg)

Max speed /min: 91’10’’ (28 m)

A telehandler jib winch is used to lift, move and precisely position suspended loads in hard-to-reach areas. It is especially useful for framers, roofers, steel erectors and general contractors handling roof trusses, beams, structural steel, prefabricated components, HVAC equipment and construction materials. By combining the reach of a telehandler with the controlled lifting of a winch, this attachment adds versatility and precision to material-handling operations.

Using a jib winch affects the telehandler’s lifting capacity because the attachment’s weight and additional reach change the machine’s operating limits. This is where Merlo attachments stand out. The automatic attachment recognition system identifies the jib winch and adjusts the load chart in real time, giving the operator the correct lifting capacity for the machine’s current configuration and helping ensure safe, confident operation.

Jib winch compatibility depends on the telehandler model, lifting capacity and carriage size. Merlo telehandlers are available with different carriage sizes, so the same jib winch may not fit every machine. To make sure you select the right attachment for your telehandler, speak with one of our experts, who can confirm compatibility based on your model and application.

Choose a telehandler jib winch when you need extra reach and clearance to lift or position roof trusses, beams, structural steel and other suspended loads. A carriage-mounted telehandler winch keeps the load closer to the machine and is better suited for compact lifting applications where additional reach is not required. Capacity and compatibility depend on the attachment, telehandler model and boom position. Contact one of our experts to find the right winch for your Merlo telehandler.

In some applications, a telehandler equipped with a jib winch can replace a crane or boom truck for lifting and positioning roof trusses, beams, structural components and construction materials. However, suitability depends on the required capacity, reach, load chart, jobsite conditions and provincial regulations. Always confirm the application with a qualified expert before lifting.

Operators require telehandler training that includes practical evaluation, attachment-specific instruction and proper use of the applicable load chart. Additional rigging, slinging or hoisting certification may be required depending on the province and application. Manulift provides free, extensive operator training to its customers, helping them use their Merlo telehandler safely and fully leverage its productivity.

On compatible Merlo telehandlers equipped with a remote-control system, the operator can control the jib winch and key boom movements from outside the cab, providing better visibility and more precise positioning of suspended loads. Availability depends on the telehandler model, jib winch and machine configuration, so contact one of our experts to confirm compatibility.

They refer to the same attachment. Both describe a lattice jib fitted with a motorized winch that mounts on a telehandler's carriage to lift loads vertically and place them in front of the machine. The wording can vary between manufacturers and job sites, but the equipment and function are identical.