a telehandler crane apparatus and method is provided . more particularly , the present invention relates to a mobile apparatus adaptable for use as a crane and as a telehandler , and an associated method . the telehandler crane includes a telehandler frame , an outrigger assembly engaged with the telehandler frame , a rotating assembly engaged with the telehandler frame adapted for rotating 360 degrees , and a boom engaged with the rotating assembly such that the boom can be rotated 360 by the rotating assembly . further , the telehandler crane apparatus of the present invention can be operated remote from the telehandler crane apparatus by the operator using a remote docking base .