The Gehl TH8-42 telehandler lifts 8,000 lb and reaches up around 42 feet, driven by a 127 hp Deutz diesel. It's a strong fit for framing crews, masons, and anyone placing loads up high on a job site.
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Gehl / Telehandler
TH8-42
8000
lb
Max Capacity
42 ft 6 in
Max Lift Height
28 ft 6 in
Max Outreach
127 Hp
95 kW
Engine Power
Load Chart & Dimensions
Capacity, reach, and dimensions matter on a real job. Here are the manufacturer diagrams for this machine - tap any chart to view it full size.
Features
Standard Features
- 12 Volt Battery
- 12Volt Power Port
- Back-Up Alarm
- Boom Tip Lift Hook
- Four Wheel Drive
- Multi-Function Display Screen
- Rear Axle Stabilization
- Self-Leveling Forks
- Crab mode
- Wet disc brakes
- Engine Block Heater
- Easy Manager
Optional Features
- A/C Cabin
- Cabin with Heat
- Rock Tread - Air Foam Tires
- Suspension Seat
- Work Lights - Front and Rear
Specifications
- Max. capacity: 8000 lb
- Max. lifting height: 42 ft 6 in
- Maximum outreach: 28 ft 6 in
- Overall length to carriage: 20 ft 8 in
- Overall length (with forks): 24 ft 8 in
- Overall width: 8 ft 2 in
- Overall height: 8 ft
- Wheelbase: 11 ft 6 in
- Ground clearance: 1 ft 6 in
- Overall cab width: 3 ft 1 in
- Tilt-up angle: 34 °
- Tilt-down angle: 96 °
- External turning radius: 13 ft 2 in
- Overall weight: 23951 lb
- Tires type: Pneumatic
- Forks length / width / section: 48 in x 4 in x 2 in
- Frame leveling longitudinal +/-: 10 °
- Frame leveling corrector: 10 °
- Lifting: 11 s
- Lowering: 6 s
- Extension: 17 s
- Retraction: 11 s
- Crowd: 4 s
- Dump: 6 s
- Brand / model: Deutz TCD 3.6 L4
- Emissions norm: Tier 4 final
- Number of cylinders / Capacity of cylinders: 4 - 220 in³
- Engine power (Hp/kW): 127 Hp / 95 kW
- Max. torque / Engine rotation: 369 ft/lbs @ 2300 rpm
- Transmission type: Powershift
- Number of gears (forward / reverse): 5 / 3
- Max. travel speed: 21 mph
- Parking brake: Hydraulic spring release SAHR
- Service brake: Wet disc brakes
- Hydraulic pump type: Axial piston
- Hydraulic flow / Pressure: 40 US gpm-4000 PSI
- Engine oil: 2 US gal
- Hydraulic oil: 36 US gal
- Diesel Exhaust fluid (AdBlue® type): 4 US gal
- Fuel: 38 US gal
- Noise at driving position (LpA): 80 dB
- Steering wheels (front / rear): 2 / 2
- Drive wheels (front / rear): 2 / 2
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Buyer's guides for this machine
Frequently asked questions
Match the max lift height and the capacity at full reach to your tallest, heaviest placement - capacity drops as the boom extends, so the load chart matters. Tell us the height, distance and weight and we'll spec it.
Yes. We run the current Manitou and Gehl factory finance programs - ask for the full rate ladder when you request a quote (the Q2 2026 program runs through June 30, 2026). Financing is subject to credit approval and we'll walk you through the options.
We do, in house at our shop in Laddonia, MO. You're not shipping a machine across the country for warranty work or parts. Reach our team at (573) 321-1542.
Yes - across central and northeast Missouri, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Marshall, Kirksville, Jefferson City and Hannibal and the surrounding rural areas. Ask about delivery when you request your quote.
Commercial equipment is quote-driven - the right number depends on your configuration, attachments, financing and any current programs. Tell us about the job and we'll put together real pricing, no guessing.
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Warranty
Backed by the Gehl factory warranty. We handle warranty service in house at our Laddonia, MO shop - no shipping your machine across the country to get it covered.
Financing
Q2 financing offer: rates from 1.99% through June 30, 2026. Ask about 1.99% for 24 months, then 2.99%/36, 3.99%/48, 4.99%/60, or 5.49%/72 months. Subject to credit approval.
Through Manitou Finance and approved lenders. Rates shown are the current program; your rate and term depend on credit approval.
Why buy from Equipment Solutions Outdoors
Your local Manitou & Gehl dealer
Factory-backed sales, parts and warranty - right here in Laddonia, MO.
Service & parts in house
We support what we sell. No shipping your machine across the country for warranty work or parts.
We deliver across Missouri
Kansas City, St. Louis, Marshall, Kirksville, Jefferson City, Hannibal and the rural areas in between.
Real quotes, same business day
Tell us the job and we'll spec it and price it - no online guessing, no obligation.
Request a Quote
Tell us about the job and we'll put together pricing and current programs. No price guessing online - we quote your build.
* Specifications per manufacturer, subject to change without notice. Verify before purchase.