A self-propelled operating machine (1), such as, for example, a telehandler, comprising: at least one motor (21, 22); processing means for controlling at least the operation of the motor comprising a consumption management module (31) configured for managing operation of the motor on the basis of a plurality of general consumption levels, which correspond to various energy consumptions allowed by the motor. Each consumption level comprising in turn one or more operational consumption levels, which correspond to respective energy consumptions allowed for the motor as a function of various operating conditions of the machine.