Telehandlers are machines that are designed to work in rough environment, however, that doesn't mean that they can be driven without any regard for the terrain. These types of machines have a much bigger risk of tipping over or load loss 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. Using the engine brake would actually help to control the telehandler's speed. Try not to turn on a slope if possible. If you must make the turn, take it as wide as possible and utilize extreme care.
Always try not to drive across extremely steep slopes. Utilize the telehandler's heavy end pointing up the incline, when ascending and descending slopes. Even when there is no load on the forks, the counterweighted rear of the equipment is fairly heavy; thus, it could be necessary to drive backwards up slopes. When the telehandler is carrying a cargo, the front of the unit becomes the heavy end, and you would be able to back the machinery down the slopes.
On a mixed jobsite, operator training is really essential. The coordinated steering machines, along with the rear-pivot equipment normally operate on the same jobsite where everybody is permitted to utilize all of the equipment. In this case, an individual who is used to operating a coordinated steer equipment can jump onto a rear-pivot machine. A very significant distinction between how these two units operate depends on what part of the equipment extends outside of the turning radius.