Abstract: A turret deck for a telescopic conveyor comprises a platform which is longitudinally and translationally movable relative to the chassis of a vehicle on which it is supported. The platform supports a base plate and a supporting yoke on which the telescopic conveyor is pivotally mounted about a horizontal shaft. The conveyor is tilted by means of two hydraulic cylinders, one of which is located between the base plate and a second supporting yoke for placing the conveyor in a transport position, while the other cylinder tilts the conveyor to allow unloading. An additional hydraulic cylinder on the conveyor retracts automatically during operation of the first hydraulic cylinder in order to prevent the conveyor from interfering with obstacles or power lines while it is being placed in the transport position. The telescopic conveyor comprises devices for storing the lower band of the endless belt conveyor during the retraction of the various sections of the conveyor.