The Gehl division of Manitou has launched four new third generation telescopic handlers for the North American market, with capacities of 4,990kgs and 5,440kgs, and maximum lift heights of 12.3, 13.5 and 16.8 metres. 

They are the five tonne/13.5 metre DL11-44 Gen:3, the 5.4 tonne/12.3 metre DL12-40 Gen:3, the five tonne/17 metre DL11-55 Gen:3, and the 5.4 tonne/17 metre DL12-55 Gen:3.

All four telehandlers are very similar with the same 120hp Tier IV Cummins diesel and four speed Dana power shift transmission standard hydraulic frame levelling and an overall width of 2.5 metres. The overall length of the machines varies from 5.9 metres to 6.4 metres, while the overall height is 2.3 metres on the 11-44 and 6.35 metres on the others. The higher capacity models have standard front stabilisers and boom tip auxiliary hydraulic lines, both of which are available as options on the two lower capacity models. Gross vehicle weights range from 11,500kg on the DL12-40 to 14,400kg on the DL12-55. 

The lower lift height models have three section booms and offer a higher lift capacity at their full height – 4,536kg for the DL12-40 and 3,629KG on the DL11-44, while the full height capacity on the two 17 metre machines with - four section booms - is limited to 2,495kg. Maximum capacity at full horizontal reach is the same for all four units at 907kg, but forward reach is eight metres on the 12-40, 9.2 metres on the 11-44 and 12.2 metres on the two 17 metre models. 

The new models all feature the same cab configurations and include single joystick control for boom extension and retraction, attachment tilt, auxiliary hydraulics and forward/neutral/reverse, leaving one hand free for the steering wheel. 

Three types of attachment system are available, the narrow Dynattach which has an automatic locking system, and the wider Dynacarrier available with or without hydraulic locking quick attach. 

Product manager Steve Kiskunas said: "Our new Gen:3 models cover a full range of capacities, lift heights and attachments that make them equipped to handle demanding jobsites. the all in one joystick allows the operator to control all the boom functions as well as forward, neutral and reverse with one hand, which greatly improves efficiency and precision."