Manitou has launched two new 360 degree telehandlers, the 30 metre MRT 3050 and 24 metre/ seven tonne MRT 2470 which share a high degree of commonality.

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The 30 metre five tonne MRT 3050 has a maximum reach of 25.8 metres with a capacity of 350kg, and offers a more compact outrigger spread of 6.25 metres - compared to 7.1 metres on the MRT3255. The outriggers are also equipped with a new strain gauge system to accurately measure the pressure on each outrigger, with the results displayed on the in cab dashboard. Equipped with a Mercedes Tier IV Final diesel matched to a two ratio hydrostatic transmission, the MRT 3050 has a maximum speed of 40kph.

Maintenance access has been approved with easy air and oil filter changes, and grouped easy to reach greasing points. A screen on the dashboard provides maintenance and diagnostics information including parts replacement intervals.

MRT 2470 offers a hefty a seven tonne lift capacity at up to 6.5 metres radius, and is aimed at the heavy high-rise construction market, the new model shares a new chassis, the same 6.25 metre outrigger spread and new counterweight design with the MRT3050. It also shares the same engine and two speed hydrostatic transmission, along with a ‘shift on the fly’ option, allowing buyers to choose between a manual or automatic gearbox.

Cab access on both units is helped by a wider footboard aligned with the cab, while optional electric steps offer an extra step that slides out when the stabilisers are deployed. Both machines can be raised 230mm when the stabilisers are completely deployed. For indoor applications bi-energy – diesel/Electric - power pack is available.

The new Manitou MRT3050

The new models come with a number of new attachments, including 360 degree continuous fork carriage rotation with four tonnes with plus or minus 15 degrees of centre and 2,500kg throughout 360 degrees. A new attachment recognition system is also included, this includes an attachment position and weight of the load sensor system, which checks the status several times a second. A new aluminium extendable rotating aerial work platform basket offers a 365kg/three person platform capacity.

Vice president marketing & product development Arnaud Boyer said: “In order to provide our customers with the best solutions, we have incorporated many innovations into these models, giving the user a better performance and greater security. With our MRT 2470 model's very high load capacity, the Manitou has initiated a new era of rotating telehandlers”.

Credits : Manitou