Electric telehandler for agriculture
French handling specialists Manitou has developed its first all-electric telehandler concept aimed at the agricultural market.
Manitou, the French materials handling specialist, has expanded its range of industrial forklifts with eight new models of 5-10 tonnes lift capacity.
The 50, 60 and 70 models, offering nominal lift capacities of 5, 6 and 7t, are available with either a Cummins QSB 3.3L diesel engine or a PSI 4.3L LPG engine (100hp). The larger 80 and 100 models with 8 and 10t capacities are diesel only and powered by a Cummins 4.5L engine producing 110hp.
All units have a power-shift transmission with 30km/h maximum speed, oil immersed brakes for a long service life and an inching pedal as standard for jerk-free approach. These models also have an end of stroke function for safety.
Particular care has been taken over the cabin design, which offers non-slip access steps, a flat floor offering more space and improved visibility through the wide fork frame, hi-vis roof and ‘sculpted’ rear pillars. A contoured seat with seat belt completes the package.
Manitou says the design brief for the new models was based on users’ needs for simplicity, comfort, reliability and efficiency, and low operating costs.
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