A lift truck with variable range with at least three wheels and a telescopic arm. The lift truck includes a steerable rear wheel and two front wheels, a driver station and a motor propulsion group secured to a chassis. The chassis has a compact configuration and is elongated in the longitudinal direction of advance of the truck, and has safety elements against the risk of loss of lateral stability. The safety elements are adapted to oppose turning over of the truck. The truck also includes a device to limit the maximum speed of advance based on a turning angle of the steerable wheel.