Two new telehandlers from Manitou

The Manitou group introduces its two new rotating telehandler models. Unveiled at a Keynote, the MRT 3050 and MRT 2470 complement a particularly wide range that is suited for high-rise construction

The Manitou group introduces its two new rotating telehandler models. Unveiled at a Keynote, the MRT 3050 and MRT 2470 complement a particularly wide range that is suited for high-rise construction work. The group becomes the first market operator to offer a rotating telescopic machine with a load bearing capacity of 7 tonnes for a height exceeding 20 metres.

To meet the needs of a particularly dynamic European construction market, the group is offering a model that can lift up to 5 tonnes and has a maximum lifting height of 30 metres: the versatile MRT 3050 combines precision and safety, thanks to easier maintenance access for the operator and stabilisers with a deployment length of up to 6.25 metres. These are now fitted with a strain gauge system, which ensures more accurate and secure detection of the pressure of the stabilisers on the ground. The user can also check the extent of deployment thanks to a dashboard display. Equipped with a two-ratio hydrostatic transmission, the MRT 3050 has a maximum speed of 40 km/h. This model fulfils a particularly strong demand in northern Europe, and has many applications, such as the construction of residential buildings, industries, roofing and structural steelwork. It is equipped with a Mercedes 176 hp Final Tier IV engine. 

The engineering office of the group's Italian subsidiary based in Castelfranco Emilia (Italy) has worked in close collaboration with the marketing teams to offer an innovative product. With a boom reach of 24 metres for a load-bearing capacity of 7 tonnes, the MRT 2470 is a response to the needs of heavy high-rise construction. Like the MRT 3050, the new MRT 2470 benefits from a new chassis. With a newly designed counterweight, this rotating telehandler maintains perfect stability, even with a maximum load at 24 metres. 

With its hydrostatic "shift-on-fly" transmission option, this model allows the operator to choose between a manual or automatic gearbox. With two ratios, the maximum speed of the MRT 2470 is 40 km/h. Cab access is facilitated with a wider footboard aligned with the cabin. Optionally, the operator has the benefit of an electronic stairway with an extra step that slides out when the stabilisers are deployed, making it easier to get in and out of the cab. The machine can thus be raised 23 cm when the stabilisers are completely deployed. 
For indoor applications, a dual-energy engine with an electrical system is also available as an option, allowing noise pollution and polluting gas emissions to be reduced, and reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO). Maintenance access is facilitated on the two models to reduce the TCO. The user can easily change the air and oil filters. The grease points have also been positioned so that they can be easily identified by the operator. A screen on the dashboard allows for better preventive maintenance, with information about part replacement intervals, depending on usage. Many services are available on these two models, with the connected solution Easy MANAGER, and an extended warranty available on the whole MRT range, with options of 2, 3, and 5 extra years.