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Manitou goes big at bauma

Manitou Group has presented a record number of new products at bauma 2022 this week. Among the innovations: four new aerial work platforms, two rotating telehandlers, and a fixed telehandler. Not forgetting four new mid-height telehandlers.

MT 625e electric telehandler
Manitou’s first 100% electric compact telehandler is the MT 625e with a capacity of 2.5 tons and a height of 6m. Fitted with a 25 or 33kWh lithium-ion battery, this model reduces maintenance by 56% and drastically reduces the total cost of ownership for the user. Reckoned to be perfect for indoor or city center use or for renovating historic buildings, the MT 625e benefits like all the models in the compact telehandler range from the Safety Pack and the Harmony screen for safe and easy use. 

Rotating telehandlers
New electric rotating telehandler models comprise the MRT 2260e and MRT 2660e from the recent Vision+ range. With a loading capacity of 6 tons for a lifting height of 22m and 26m respectively, these models offer the same performance level as the internal combustion models, even allowing simultaneous boom movements.

The 700V/65kWh lithium-ion battery ensures optimum use of these models, even in difficult climate conditions like in Northern Europe. In order to boost the range by an additional 4 hours, a second 700V/65kWh battery can be added. Users have a third option with a hybrid version of these models using a range extender. This configuration improves flexibility, in particular to make long journeys between two sites or to charge the battery on sites that do not always have electric charge points.

There are also several charging mode options on these two models, with an on-board 11kW charger for charging in 4 hours 30 minutes, and an on-board 22kW charger that takes just 2 hours 15 minutes. An even quicker solution is available to users with another on-board charger that allows charging in under an hour. Please note that the charging source must be 400 VAC. With these options, the Group is offering greater flexibility to operators according to their needs. 

New mid-height telehandlers
In order to streamline its mid-height range, Manitou is launching four new internal combustion models with between 7m and 13m of lifting height for a lifting capacity of 3.5 tons, namely MT 735, MT 935, MT 1135 and MT 1335. The 11m and 13m models are available with two transmission versions, torque converter or hydrostatic, to meet the different needs of users. Two engines are also available for these same models, a 75hp version or a 100hp version.

These telehandlers are thus equipped with the same dashboard as the rest of the range, with a Harmony screen, as well as the option to move its control buttons to near the armrest (Double Switch Buttons). These four models have a new cab for enhanced panoramic visibility, with a new windshield positioned even lower to better see the load when the boom is lowered and to make fitting of attachments easier. A new narrower, sturdier floating forks carriage has been designed as well to optimise visibility with the boom lowered. This carriage has been designed to be compatible with the 14m and 18m high models, again to harmonise the range. A new roof grille with sloping blades completes these innovations, this time improving visibility of the load regardless of its position.

Fitted with a more spacious cab, these models remain relatively compact with an overall width of 2.28m, including the front stabilisers (for models MT 1135 and MT 1335), making them ideal for use in tight spaces. To ensure safe loading/unloading by truck, these four models can be transported in a container without having to remove the wheels. A fork attachment system is also available on these new models.

These models offer a high level of performance with the presence of the Autopower system (available on the hydrostatic transmission models) for adapting the engine speed automatically from the joystick during boom movements, without needing to use the accelerator pedal.

The MT 1335 is available in an ‘HA’ (hydrostatic access) version, meaning that it is compatible with a platform basket only with hydrostatic transmission. Like all the models in the range, these new models are fitted as standard with an automatic parking brake, an Easy Step (cut-out floor) to make getting in and out of the cab easier, and an orange seat belt to make it easy to see whether the driver is respecting the safety measures. The MT 1135 and MT 1335 models also come with a leveling corrector for even safer driving.

All of these models are also available with the Start & Stop option. Intended for the North American and European markets, the first models will be delivered by the end of 2023.

Articulated loaders
With 12 new models, Manitou Group has extended its range of articulated loaders, which now comprises 22 models, all available under the Gehl AL (Articulated Loader) and Manitou MLA (Manitou Loader Articulated) brands. These new products offer a load capacity ranging from 700kg to 1.5 ton for a lifting height of between 2.50m for a short arm and 3.07m for a long arm.

In order to offer a level of performance adapted to each model, series 2 and 3 models are equipped with a 25hp Stage 5 engine, and series 4 and 5 with 48hp. The complete range makes it possible to respond to very wide-ranging demands, with the largest of the articulated loaders providing a nominal load capacity of up to 3.3 tons.

New models have been specifically designed for construction (AL 320/MLA 3-25 H-C and AL 420/MLA 4-50 H-C) for handling pallets of materials, on urban sites where compactness is a must. The Manitou MLA 2-25 H and Gehl AL 230 models have a hydraulic motor on each wheel to make these small machines even more maneuverable in any environment.

To facilitate the movement of these loaders between different work sites, the models are also transportable on a 3,500kg GVW trailer, which can be used with a basic BE license. The weight ranges from 1.5 ton for series 2 to 2.6 tons for series 5 models. This advantage allows the Group to adapt to the constraints of rental companies and tradespeople, who have to move their handling equipment very frequently within a very short time frame.

New heavy load telehandlers
The new MHT range has been designed to handle heavy and bulky loads, on all types of terrain. Its performance has been greatly improved with capacities from 9 to 33 tons, for a working height of up to 12m. Ergonomics have been enhanced with a comfortable and easy-to-reach operator's station with wide, non-slip steps, a large door and the "Easy Step" floor cut-out that allows safe entry and exit to the cab.

The new Manitou JSM joystick now incorporates a capacitive system for automatic and precise detection of the operator’s hand for safe working. Among the models in the range, the group is presenting at bauma the new MHT-X 11250 mining version with a lifting height of 11m for a maximum load of up to 25 tons.

This model has been designed for safe handling of heavy, bulky loads, particularly for mining maintenance activities. The ergonomics have been improved with a comfortable, easy-access driver’s cab with wide non-slip steps and a wide door.

Fitted with a hydraulic system providing a 275L/min flow rate and a load detection pump, the MHT-X 11250 promises a very high productivity level. It should be noted that the engine speed adapts automatically to the needs of the transmission thanks to the Eco-Mode system that can be activated from the cab, thus reducing fuel consumption during travel.

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