Manitou unveils two new models 

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.

The Manitou group introduced its new rotating telehandlers, the MRT 3050 and MRT 2470, at a relatively unexpected presentation. In front of an audience of 200 people gathered at the Group's headquarters, the marketing teams gave a presentation that was broadcast on all its social networks and those of its subsidiaries, allowing several thousand internet users to follow the presentation live. The Manitou Keynote can still be accessed via the URL www.live.manitou.com. The technical datasheets and brochures for these two new models are also available for download. This is the first time a material handling group uses this presentation format for a product launch. With Manitou, innovation extends across the board, from products to customer communications.

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 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. 
Arnaud Boyer, VP Marketing & Procuct Development explains: "In order to provide our customers with the best solutions, we have incorporated many innovations into these models, giving users a better performance and greater security. With our MRT 2470 model's very high load capacity, the Manitou group has initiated a new era of rotating telehandlers".