A skip on your telehandler keeps a site tidy, moving rubble, offcuts and general waste to the main skip and carrying concrete from the mixer to where it's needed. Choosing one comes down to the job, the size and, most of all, the weight when it's full. This guide covers all three so you can choose from our telehandler skips with confidence.
Which Type Do You Need?
| Type | Best for | Capacity | Our model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste skip | Rubble, offcuts and general site waste | 550 to 1700 litres, 2000kg safe working load | Telehandler skip |
| Concrete skip | Carrying concrete from the mixer and pouring it where you need it | 500 litres, 1200kg safe working load | Telehandler concrete skip |
| Wheelie bin rotator | Emptying 660 and 1100 litre wheelie bins into a skip, compactor or trailer | Bins up to 500kg | Telehandler wheelie bin rotator |
Choosing a Waste Skip Size
Our telehandler skip comes in four sizes, all with a 2000kg safe working load. It locks and unlocks automatically, so the driver doesn't need to leave the cab to secure or release it, and four-way entry lets you pick it up from any side.
| Model | Capacity | Length x width x height | Empty weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS-550 | 550 litres | 1390 x 1290 x 920mm | 146kg |
| TS-800 | 800 litres | 1660 x 1240 x 1020mm | 164kg |
| TS-1200 | 1200 litres | 1840 x 1370 x 1170mm | 198kg |
| TS-1700 | 1700 litres | 1840 x 1840 x 1170mm | 230kg |
A bigger skip means fewer trips, but make sure it suits the space you'll fill it in and the skip or container you'll tip it into.
Weight Matters More Than Size
Dense waste can reach a skip's safe working load long before the skip is full. Work out the weight of a full skip by multiplying its capacity in cubic metres (1000 litres is 1m³) by the weight of your waste per cubic metre.
| Waste | Approximate weight per m³ |
|---|---|
| Light waste such as timber offcuts and packaging | About 0.35 tonnes |
| Mixed site waste | About 0.5 tonnes |
| Inert waste such as soil, brick and concrete rubble | 1.0 to 1.5 tonnes |
| Wet concrete | About 2.4 tonnes |
These are typical figures and real loads vary, so use your own if you have them. As an example, the 1700 litre skip full of mixed site waste weighs about 0.85 tonnes, well within its 2000kg rating. Fill the same skip with brick and concrete rubble and it could weigh anywhere from 1.7 to 2.6 tonnes, which can be over the limit. For heavy waste, choose a smaller skip or only part-fill a large one. Then add the skip's own weight and check the total against your telehandler's load chart at the height and reach you'll be tipping at.
Concrete Skips
Wet concrete weighs about 2.4 tonnes per cubic metre, so a full 500 litre skip carries around 1.2 tonnes, right at the 1200kg safe working load of our telehandler concrete skip. Never fill it beyond its 500 litre capacity.
The skip's low 730mm loading height lets a standard mixer fill it directly. A lever-operated gate and a 10° sloped base control the flow, and a 1m discharge hose puts the concrete into shuttering, columns and trenches. The standard hose is 200mm across, with 90mm, 150mm and 250mm hoses also available. Two-way fork pockets with safety locking hold it on the forks, which need to be set at 540mm centres, and integral lifting points let you lift it by crane instead.
Wash the skip, gate and hose out straight after each pour, before the concrete sets.
Wheelie Bin Rotators
If your site waste goes into large wheelie bins, a telehandler wheelie bin rotator lifts 660 and 1100 litre bins weighing up to 500kg and turns them over to empty into a skip, compactor or trailer. It mounts on the quick hitch, and you can turn the bin with a crank handle, a loop chain or a hydraulic rotator that turns it through 180° from the cab. The hydraulic version needs an auxiliary service at the boom head. Read our guide on how to handle wheelie bins safely for safe working tips.
Using a Skip Safely with a Telehandler
- Check the skip is locked onto the forks before you lift.
- Load it evenly and don't heap waste above the rim, where it can fall off on the move.
- Travel with the skip low and the boom retracted, and slow down on rough ground and slopes.
- Tip only on firm, level ground. Approach the receiving skip slowly and raise the load only as high as you need.
- Keep people clear of the tipping area, and check for overhead power lines before you raise the boom.
Our tipping skip safety guide covers loading and tipping in more detail.
Telehandler Skip FAQs
What size skip do I need for my telehandler?
Start with how much waste you produce, then check a full skip of your heaviest waste stays within the skip's rating and your telehandler's load chart. If you're not sure, send us your machine and the waste you're moving and we'll suggest a size.
Can I use a forklift tipping skip on a telehandler?
Only if your telehandler's forks fit its fork pockets and the skip is rated for the load. Telehandler forks are often larger than forklift forks, so check the pocket sizes first. Our telehandler skip has full-length fork pockets at standard pallet width.
Do telehandler skips need hydraulics?
No. The waste and concrete skips work without hydraulics. Only the hydraulic version of the wheelie bin rotator needs an auxiliary service.
Will the wheelie bin rotator fit my telehandler?
It mounts on the quick hitch with brackets made for your machine. Read our guide to telehandler quick hitch types to see what we need to know.
Browse Telehandler Skips
See every model in our telehandler skips range, or request a quote with your telehandler make, model and fork size. For loose material, read how to choose a telehandler bucket, and for cleaning up afterwards, which telehandler sweeper you need. On a smaller site? See our forklift tipping skips and how to choose the right capacity forklift tipping skip, or browse all our telehandler attachments.
