MANITOU Group has confirmed its bauma 2025 line-up will have a strong focus on electric machines.
The firm will display around 25 machines from the Manitou and GEHL brands in the outdoor area in Munich in April.
One of the highlights will be a new hydrogen telehandler concept. After presenting an initial prototype of a fixed telehandler with an 18-metre lifting height and four-tonne load capacity in December 2022, Manitou will unveil a second prototype concept, powered by green hydrogen via a fuel cell, guaranteeing a zero-emission solution.
The group will also present two electric models of high-lift telehandlers that are entirely zero-emission. These machines, which comply with Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations, are said to offer a full day’s working autonomy and feature a new cab offering improved visibility and low noise levels.
Manitou has expanded its range of solutions for working at height with a new rotating telehandler MRT, which is designed for high-rise lifts. Offering a lifting height of over 30m and engine power of 175hp, this MRT is suited to applications in maintenance and restoration, masonry, roofing, scaffolding, concrete and formwork, as well as marine work. Manitou said the benefits include faster positioning and fewer movements, high capacity combined with the ability to work in very tight site conditions, increased mobility on site, reduced crane rental costs and operator expenses, and a smaller footprint than a traditional crane.
For the industrial sector, Manitou will be showcasing the new ME 430 Lift electric forklift truck powered with lithium-ion batteries, which offers a load capacity of up to 3.5t and, with its zero-emission drive, is described as being particularly suitable for internal transport in closed or emission-sensitive environments.
