Manitou ups tonnage

With these new models, Manitou provides a forklift range spanning 1.5t to 10t. The manufacturer says user expectation of simplicity, comfort, reliability, efficiency and lower operating cost have driven the design of these models.

Ease of use

Use is facilitated as soon as the driver position is accessed, by well-positioned handles for a quick grip, a wide and anti-slip step and, above all, a large open space on the platform.

The driver can press intuitive controls on the steering wheel for the direction of travel, lighting and signaling, as well as hydraulic controls and controls to reverse the direction of travel, all designed for natural operation. The power-steering facilitates maneuvering, particularly when handling heavy loads. The dashboard has simple instrumentation with a complete and cleverly-positioned display screen to facilitate reading the indicators.

Comfort

Operators can adjust the position of the steering column and the position of their seat. This is fitted with a safety device which neutralises the movements of the truck if the operator is not there. The wide platform leaves comfortable space for the operator’s legs. The shape and position of the hydraulic controls has been designed for effortless and natural handling. The overhead guard suspended on a silent block absorbs vibrations to improve driving comfort.

Operators can also count on numerous options to personalise the cab, for example, front/rear windscreen with windscreen wiper, closed cab with sliding openings, heating/air conditioning.

Reliability and safety

These medium and heavy tonnage MIs are built based on a monobloc chassis and have strengthened masts and axles. Proven over many years, the Okamura transmission optimises the efficiency of the various engines.

These trucks are also equipped, for the medium tonnage units, with drum brakes protected from damp and dust to ensure their strength and, for the heavy tonnages, with oil-bath disc brakes for longevity and improved efficiency.

The overhead guard with honeycomb roof, the optimised hose passage and the upright sections give the driver very good visibility. Safety also means being seen, which is why the MI includes, as standard, headlights, flashing lights, a rear working light and a panoramic interior rear-view mirror.

Easy to maintain

As reducing machine downtime is a factor in reducing costs, the medium and heavy tonnage MIs have been specially designed to facilitate their maintenance.

The simplicity of their design, with a limited number of electronic parts, considerably reduces the possibility of breakdowns and their extent. The main electronic components, relays and fuses are easy to access; they are positioned in sealed casings, protected from dust and damp.