The RTH 8.46, is the outcome of a major restyling of the first-generation 6.46 model, as it has a new boom, developed to provide lifting capacities up to 8 tonnes (17,600 pounds). Inheriting the two extension modes, M1 and M2, already present on the 6.46, the 8.46 establishes itself at the top of its class, as one of the rotating telescopic handlers with the highest lifting heights, second only to the RTH 6.51, the record-holder for this type of machine. Compared to the 6.46, the 8.46 offers unique performance, better in terms of heights, maximum reach with 1 m (3 feet) more, and load capacity, as it is able to lift 8 tonnes up to 22 m (17,600 pounds up to 72 feet), to carry 1 tonne (2,200 pounds) to a horizontal reach of 31 m (101 feet) and to carry 500 kg (1,100 pounds) to the maximum reach of 33 m (108 feet).