Manitou Group debuts ME range

The new ME 315 C 24V is suitable for use in confined spaces. It has been carefully designed to offer an alternative approach and to be easy and intuitive to use, with ergonomics featuring a simplified dashboard and access from both sides using a step and a wide handle.

The ME 315 C has a lifting capacity of 1.5t and its 24V battery means it can be used on a daily basis in the work station. There are also a number of optional attachments available, as well as a comprehensive range of tyres to best suit the working environment.

Manitou is also launching three new 48V models (ME 418, ME 420 and ME 425 C) with lifting capacities of 1.8t, 2t and 2.5t respectively. These 4-wheel electric trucks can be used on logistics platforms, in warehouses, at distribution centres, in industry and in the food-processing sector and are also designed to load and unload lorries (ramps).

The ME 418, 420 and 425 C 48V models feature a new design while maintaining the same dimensions as the current range, as well as ergonomics designed to facilitate quick and intuitive handling. These products already come with a variety of options, as well as hydraulic controls using a mini-lever and the side-changing of the battery.

Manitou is also offering three new high-tonnage trucks designed to complete the current 80V range and satisfy heavy handling needs in the form of the ME 440,

445 and 450. Designed to deal with heavy loads, they have lifting capacities of 4t, 4.5t and 5t respectively.

They can also be adapted to different environments and fields of activity, such as the automotive industry, the paper industry, logistics platforms and lorry loading and unloading operations in general.

These new products offer the travel and lifting speeds so vital to intensive use. Furthermore, the cab can be accessed from either side, thus making it more ergonomic and the trucks feature intuitive controls.

The Manitou brand entered the market in 2012 with the launch of 12 industrial truck models (MI). The MI range has now met its client base, with over 6,000 trucks sold and growth of 25-30% per year since it was launched.