Pushing the Boundaries of Productivity

Rotating telehandlers have become a familiar sight on busy construction sites, and Merlo’s ROTO line continues to push the boundaries of what these machines can do. Whether you’re manoeuvring through tight urban plots or lifting heavy loads on sprawling industrial jobs, the latest ROTO models are built to give operators more reach, more stability, and more control - without making life complicated in the cab.

Operator Comfort & Cab Practicality

Spend a few minutes inside any ROTO cab and it's obvious Merlo has carried over many of the practical touches from their full machine line-up. The cab door opens right back to 180°, and there’s a properly sized handrail built into the inner panel, small details that make the multiple in‑and‑outs of a typical day much easier.

The air‑conditioning system has also had some thought put into it. With the inlet high and away from dusty wheel arches, it warms up and cools down noticeably faster than older systems and keeps dust out of the vents.

Controls are grouped into clear zones: stabilisers and park brake on one side, joystick and flow controls front and centre, and a 10-inch screen handling machine profiles and safety settings. With dual-joystick operation, slewing remains active even if the left joystick is raised; ideal when you’re hopping in and out to guide loads or set-up lift points.

Smart Safety. Built In

Merlo’s ROTO machines lean heavily on automated safety systems, not to interfere with the operator, but to prevent the small mistakes that become big ones. Automatic stability recognition adjusts boom limitations if stabilisers aren’t fully deployed, while the ASCS system identifies attachments and updates load charts on the fly.

In practice, this means the machine can safely squeeze into tighter areas while still giving the operator the confidence to lift within safe working limits.

Flexible by Design

With hooks, winches, platforms, booms, and specialist tools available, a ROTO can switch roles quickly; from crane to aerial platform to materials handler. Remote control capability means operators can run turret and boom movements from the ground or the platform, giving a clearer view of the job and improving safety on complex lifts.

A Practical Upgrade on Packed Sites

More reach, more lift, fewer repositions - that’s the everyday advantage of a rotating telehandler over a fixed one. Across the range, Merlo’s ROTO models are designed to cut cycle times, improve visibility, and simplify cab workflows, all while keeping fuel use in check.