With specific solutions made foremerging markets, the Manitou Group’s robust machines assure operators ofversatile, high-performance, easy to control equipment that offer optimizedmaintenance.

A global leader in rough-terrainhandling, Manitou Group innovates, produces, distributes, and servicesequipment for construction, agriculture, and industry. The group’s productlines include fixed, rotating, and heavy tonnage rough-terrain telehandlers;rough-terrain, semi-industrial, and industrial masted forklifts; compactloaders (skidsteers) on wheels or tracks; articulated loaders; backhoes; aerialwork platforms; truck-mounted forklifts; warehousing equipment; and, attachments.

Through its iconic brands — Manitou,Gehl and Mustang by Manitou — and its network of 1,500 dealers worldwide, theGroup offers the best solutions by creating optimum value for its customers. Headquartered in France, the group recorded revenue of 1.9-billion Euros across 140countries in 2018. The company employs 4,400 people, all committed to customersatisfaction.

The Group had launched their newtelehandler – MXT 840 – for Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europeanmarkets. Presented at an event in Thailand for dealers, these solutions are aresponse adapted to the needs of these specific markets, with total cost ofownership suitable for the users. The Group’s ambition is to develop thetelehandler market through models that are easy to use, robust, and that have atotal ownership cost suitable to the local users.

The 6m to 10m telehandler segment inthe Middle East and Asia-Pacific represents a significant part of the telehandlermarket. It, therefore, provides a lot of growth leverage for the group. Their choiceis also justified by the telehandler equipment needs that are growingsignificantly in the short and long term due to progressive modernizationprojects in those regions.

New ManitouMXT 840 Telehandler

The Manitou MXT 840 modeleffectively responds to user needs. They can perform a vast array of jobs,thanks to a very wide range of attachments made for construction, such asforks, buckets, winches and many more.

Their compatibility with all Manitouattachments makes their application possibilities all the greater. Thetelehandler also allow operators to work safely at the site.

With7.60m lifting height for amaximum capacity of 4.0 Tonnes, this model is particularly suitable forbuilding construction and can easily extend to two stories. Equipped with a 4-wheelsteering, these telehandlers can be controlled in three steering modes:

• 2-wheelsteering,

• 4-wheelsteering,or

• Crabmode, to make later all movement easier.

  With a high ground clearance of39cm, the MXT840 is especially good for crossing difficult terrain. Thetransmission consists of a torque converter gearbox. In the cab, the controlsare intuitive to allow users learn the ropes quickly and gain efficiency on thesite.

  The Manitou group’s expertise canalso be seen in the choice of components, including a very robust chassis andboom that ensure long-term rugged use.

  The main specifications of theManitou MXT 840 telehandler are:

   

To ensure safe use, thesetelehandlers comply with the FOPS/ROPS standards.

The Manitou group’s expertise canalso be seen in the quality of components. With a boom and chassis made of veryhigh-resistance steel, operators can count on a highly durable, reliableloader, even in difficult climatic or environmental conditions.

The controls inside the cab are ergonomicto allow the operator to learn the ropes easily and ensuring greaterproductivity. Maintenance is also optimized with easy access to dailymaintenance locations, to speed up recurring inspections.

Afast-growing market

Due to profound changes in manymetropolitan areas, there are numerous transportation infrastructure projects(highways, subways, etc.), along with residential and commercial construction. Theycontribute to the construction industry’s current economic health throughoutthe world.

To help with these large-scaleworks, the Manitou group has broadened its offering with two telehandlers andtwo compact loaders, to help users increase their productivity. Intelligent,robust solutions optimize the works’ profitability, and the users’ total costof ownership continuously decreases. These models’ versatility is also aresponse to the needs of projects in emerging countries, where equipment issometimes limited.

With solutions made for emergingmarkets, the Manitou Group hopes to enhance its development in high-potentialgeographic zones. These robust models assure operators on site of many hours ofuse. They, thus, benefit from machines that are versatile, high-performance, easyto control, and offer optimized maintenance thanks to high-quality components.