Telehandlers are machines which are designed to operate in rough environment, although, that doesn't mean that they could be driven without any regard for the terrain. These machinery have a a lot greater risk of load loss or tipping over when they are traveling on slopes.
When traveling on a slope, make certain that you move slowly with the equipment while also keeping the load low. Downshift to 4WD and a lower gear, prior to getting on the slope. Utilizing the engine brake would really help to control the telehandler's speed. Try not to turn on a slope if possible. If you have to make the turn, utilize extreme care and take it as wide as possible.
Always try not to drive across very steep slopes. Utilize the heavy end of the telehandler pointing up the incline, when ascending and descending slopes. Even when there is no cargo on the forks, the machine's counterweighted rear is quite heavy; therefore, it could be required to drive backwards up slopes. Once the telehandler is carrying a load, the front of the unit becomes the heavy end, and you will be able to back the machinery down the slopes.
On a mixed jobsite, operator training is very essential. The coordinated steering machines, along with the rear-pivot machinery usually operate on the same jobsite where everyone is permitted to use all of the machinery. In this instance, an individual who is used to using a coordinated steer machine could jump onto a rear-pivot machine. A very key difference between how these two units work has much to do with what part of the equipment extends outside of the turning radius.