One in four telehandlers sold worldwide is a Manitou, but what makes them so popular and why should you choose one for your business!
Who are Manitou?
Based in Loire-Atlantique, France they specialise in the manufacture of handling, lifting, and earthmoving equipment for agriculture, construction, and other industries. With 10 production sites worldwide producing over 400 models ranging from the original cement mixers to the all-conquering MRT rotating telehandlers with a lifting height of almost 35m! With this huge range of models and 60 years of experience and innovation to draw from, Manitou truly can “handle everything”.
Manitou is the flagship brand of the Manitou Group and while the group has a turnover in the billions it is still a majority family owned business benefiting from the stability and care that goes along with that.
Agricultural telehandler range
Ultra Lightweight Manitou Telehandler
Consisting of the 412 and 415 models these are designed to be towed on trailers behind pickups.
ULM 412H
1.25 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 4.3m
35hp 3 cylinder engine
2 speed hydrostatic 25kph transmission
ULM 415H
1.5 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 4.3m
35hp 3 cylinder engine
2 speed hydrostatic 25kph transmission
MLT Agricultural telehandler
With 20 models to choose from this range of machines are the go to choice for those looking for high performance and efficiency in the workplace.
MLT 420-60H
2 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 4.35m
57hp 4 cylinder engine
2 speed hydrostatic 25kph transmission
MLT 625-75H
2.5 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 5.9m
75hp 4 cylinder engine
2 speed hydrostatic 25kph transmission
MLT 630-115
3 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.1m
116hp 4 cylinder engine
4 speed torque converter 40kph transmission
MLT 630-115V
3 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.1m
116hp 4 cylinder engine
2 speed M-Varioshift 40kph transmission
MLT 630-115V CP
3 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.1m
116hp 4 cylinder engine
2 speed M-Varioshift 40kph transmission
MLT 635-130PS+
3.5 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.1m
129hp 4 cylinder engine
6 speed powershift 40kph transmission
MLT 635-140V+
3.5 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.1m
136hp 4 cylinder engine
M-Vario Plus 40kph transmission
MLT 730-115V
3 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.9m
116hp 4 cylinder engine
2 speed M-Varioshift 40kph transmission
MLT 730-115V CP
3 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.75m
116hp 4 cylinder engine
2 speed M-Varioshift 40kph transmission
MLT 733-115LSU
3.3 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.9m
116hp 4 cylinder engine
4 speed torque converter 33kph transmission
MLT 737-130PS+
3.7 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.9m
129hp 4 cylinder engine
6 speed powershift 40kph transmission
MLT 741-130PS+
4.1 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.9m
129hp 4 cylinder engine
6 speed powershift 40kph transmission
MLT 741-140V+
4.1 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 6.9m
136hp 4 cylinder engine
M-Vario Plus 40kph transmission
MLT 841-145PS+
4.1 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 7.6m
141hp 4 cylinder engine
6 speed powershift 40kph transmission
MLT 850-145V+
5 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 7.6m
141hp 4 cylinder engine
M-Vario Plus 40kph transmission
MLT 940-140V+
4 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 9m
141hp 4 cylinder engine
M-Vario Plus 40kph transmission
MLT 961-160V+ L
6 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 9m
156hp 4 cylinder engine
M-Vario Plus 40kph transmission
MLT 1041-145PS+ L
4.1 ton lifting capacity
lift height of 9.65m
141hp 4 cylinder engine
5 speed powershift 40kph transmission
Innovations
Easy Step
The first thing you will notice when entering and exiting the new Manitou cab is how much easier it is. The Easy Step is a simple cut out in the cab floor which makes a significant impact on reducing fatigue as the average operator moves in and out of the cab up to 30 times per day this.
Customer benefits
- Safety first: prevents the driver from missing the step due to lack of visibility
- Less back fatigue: cab entrance with straight back.
Comfort Steering system
The Comfort Steering System is the first intelligent adaptive steering system on a four-wheel steering telehandler. Reducing lock to lock steering wheel movement from four turns down to one.
Customer benefits
- More performance: 12% more productivity on loading applications.
- More comfort: 40% less steering wheel turns for reduced operator fatigue.
- More efficiency: better machine maneuverability.
- More safety: better machine stability by adapting the steering assistance to machine speed and boom angle.
Eco mode
Eco mode reduces engine RPMs when the machine is up to top speed on the road to save on fuel.
Customer benefits
- Energy efficiency: 8% reduction in fuel consumption.
- Reduced emission: less noise for both operator and environment.
- Efficiency for all: eco mode in standard on all MLT equipped with M-Varioshift (V) or M-Vario Plus (V+) transmissions.
Eco Stop
Eco Stop allows the operator to set a timer of between one and 30 minutes which will shut off the machine if it is left idle running for this time.
Customer benefits
- Can save customers up to £2400 per year on the machine TCO.
- Quick return on investment (ROI): 2 to 4 months.
- Adapted to all applications: Easy time setting from 1 to 30 minutes.
JSM joy stick
The JSM joystick puts all the main functions of the machine at your finger tips allowing full boom and attachment control while changing gear or direction.
Customer benefits
- Productivity booster: control up to six simultaneous hydraulics & translation functions with your right hand.
- Operator friendly: computer mouse like shape without need to grab.
- All terrain ready: mounted on floating armrest for peak performance even on harsh ground.
Intelligent hydraulics
- The intelligent hydraulics pack allows the machine to perform select tasks without operator input these include: Quick lift (simultaneous lifting and booming), bucket shake (sequence of four bucket shakes to remove sticky material) and return to load (boom lowers by itself to a pre determined position).
- Customer benefits
- Fatigue free productivity: increased productivity with automatic loading assistance (i.e: Manure with Bucket Shaker).
- Operator friendly: only one action needed on JSM Joystick to achieve three cumulated hydraulics movements and return to the memorized work position.
JSM Autopower
The JSM Autopower automatically adjust the rpm’s of the machine based on the inputs the operator is asking of the JSM joystick.
This is available on Manitou hydrostatic Ag telehandlers.
Customer benefits
- Reduced fuel consumption: -12.5% in fuel consumption (compared to current version).
- Productive efficiency: JSM Autopower is fully independent from machine translation speed managed by throttle pedal.
- Decreased leg fatigue: no need anymore of inching/braking in many use cases (bulk & manure loading, bales handling...).
Regenerative hydraulics
Regenerative hydraulics utilize the oil in the lift rams when the boom is being lowered to help power other hydraulic circuits thereby increasing hydraulic power and reducing load on the engine.
Customer benefits
- More Productivity: Increased hydraulic movements speed in/out and tilt/crowd (up to 100 l/min).
- Energy efficiency: 5% lower fuel consumption.
- Operator friendly: reduced noise emission.
For any more information on our range of Manitou agricultural telehandlers get in touch with our experienced representatives.