It’s a home win with the Manitou MT Construction range
As the demand for new housing increases, construction site conditions become increasingly challenging on people and machinery. Manitou has designed the MT (Manitou Telehandler) range to meet ever changing demands. Whatever the work site environment, Manitou Telehandlers have been designed with modern technology to maximise the productivity and safety of drivers.
The range consists of a choice of units from 4 – 18 metre lift height, with models featuring compact dimensions and some compatible with an access basket. Frame leveling is now standard on the 11 – 18 metre models which gives greater accuracy when placing loads. The 14 – 18 metre MT models are now equipped with a heavy-duty engine cover made of Telene, thermo hardened resin which absorbs shocks without deformation. As a result, they have increased resistance to impacts on site as well as to heat and vibrations. They’re easily repairable in case of cracks or paint touch-ups and, thanks to their optimised weight, are straightforward to transport.
The MT 14 – 18 range offer the following features:
- Perfect maneuverability and three steering modes – 2- or 4-wheel steering crab mode
- Impact-resistant cabs with 360-degree visibility
- Easy handling thanks to a clear and modular dashboard, intuitive controls and a JSM (Joystick, switch and move) that provides flexibility and precision of movement.
- Optimum safety thanks to high-performance stabilizers, several braking systems and a particularly robust design
- Wide stabilisers for frontal and lateral stability.
- 75 hp or 100 hp engine.
The ‘Safety Pack’
Manitou offers options to increase safety when working on site. The stop & start solution automatically stops the engine when the machine is idling without a driver in the cab, based on a time (delay). To adapt to the needs of each professional, this time can be configured from 1 minute up to 30 minutes.
You can also upgrade your cab for a crossing bar over the window and a reversing radar with sonor and visual indicators in the cab. With the orange seat belt, it can easily be identified to ensure safety when driving the machinery. A red beacon is installed on the roof with automatic pop-up display and alerts on the harmony dashboard to ensure protocols are followed. Pedestrian and obstacle detection is also an option within 2.5 metres of the machine.
If you’re looking for a smaller, more compact machine without compromising on lift and capacity, the French manufacturer has responded to this need with its new MT 730 and MT 930 models to provide up to 9m lift height in a machine less than 2m wide and 2m high – small enough to fit through a typical domestic sized garage door.
The MT 730 H, MT 930 H have maximum lift capacity of 3 tonnes and can reach 7m and 9m respectively. The MT 930 HA model has the added benefit of being able to carry a man platform making it truly versatile. All models feature a new floating fork carriage that folds back the forks during transit reducing the length to just 4.67m for transport. With the launch of two new attachments, a new 2m narrow bucket dedicated to heavy bulk, or folding forks, you now have a powerful piece of equipment intended for the most confined spaces.
Total Cost of Ownership
Manitou Group prioritises lowering TCO across the board. Users of the new MT compat range can now analyse their hydraulic oil to identify when it needs to be changed. Situated under the boom, there are two access points for easily collecting oil samples, making it an easy and clean solution.
A machine can be sitting idle up to 45% of the time. However, a new optional Stop & Start solution automatically cuts out the engine when idling. It can be configured from 1 minute to 30 minutes and restarts the engine when the accelerator pedal is pressed or via movement of the JSM joystick. The fuel savings, wear on components and the noise reductions are particularly significant. Reducing potential idle time has the potential to prolong the requirement for a DPF regeneration, resulting in less down time on site.
