MANITOU Group has revealed it is presenting a ‘record’ number of new products at bauma 2022.
The innovations include four new aerial work platforms, two rotating telehandlers, and a fixed telehandler. The range of mid-height telehandlers also introduces four new models.
With four new platform models, Manitou revealed it is accelerating the roll-out of its ‘Oxygen’ low emissions range. The 200 ATJe rough-terrain platform (working height of 20m) is now available with four-wheel steer for greater manoeuvrability and a basket that can take 250kg of load – 30kg more than on the two-wheel drive version.
The range of rough-terrain electric telehandlers also welcomes the160 ATJe and 180 ATJe models. Boasting a working height of 16 and 18m respectively, these platforms also see their capacity increased by 50kg for a basket that can take a total weight of 250kg. There is also a second version – the 160 ATJ+ e – with capacity increased to 400kg.
The 160, 180 and 200 ATJe models come with a Safety Pack, which Manitou said protects the operator and site teams, as well as alerting fleet managers to high-risk behaviour. The innovations include forgotten harness detection and detection of obstacles around the chassis.
Arnaud Boyer, VP of marketing & product development, said, “With all these new products, Manitou Group is the first manufacturer to have a range of 100% electric rough-terrain platforms from 16 meters to 20 meters. The acceleration of our electric development allows us to now offer low-emission solutions across our platform ranges, as well as on our telehandlers. We will continue to extend this energy to other ranges in accordance with the objectives of our CSR roadmap.”
Manitou is also adding to its range of compact forklifts with the commercial launch of its first 100% electric compact telehandler. The MT 625e has a capacity of 2.5t and height of 6m. Fitted with a 25 or 33 kWh lithium-ion battery, this model is described as ‘perfect’ for indoor or city centre use or for renovating historic buildings.
The group is also presenting an electric version of the rotating telehandler models MRT 2260e and MRT 2660e from the VISION+ range. With a loading capacity of 6t for a lifting height of 22m and 26m respectively, these machines are described as enjoying the same performance level as the internal combustion models, even allowing simultaneous boom movements.
Additionally, Manitou is launching four new internal combustion models with between 7 and 13m of lifting height for a lifting capacity of 3.5t. The MT 735, MT 935, MT 1135 and MT 1335 have a new cab for ‘enhanced panoramic visibility’, with a new windshield positioned lower to better see the load when the boom is lowered and to make fitting of attachments easier.
