Vertical Masted Forklift
The ideal equipment for all your material handling requirements may in fact be the vertical masted or straight masted forklift. These types of machinery are an ideal alternative for times where stability and maneuverability are important to your use.
Manitou brand lift trucks have become pioneers of the masted models. These machines are the result of numerous years of proven job performance and proven reliability. These machinery are designed to successfully perform in even the most extreme environments and work all around the globe.
Manitou's M Series masted lift trucks have been engineered to be a true rough terrain forklift. They have been designed thoroughly to be both strong and dependable. Some of the main issues covered throughout the development was operator comfort and basic maintenance. The M Series is offered in various configurations in order to provide customers an excellent machine choice.
The Manitou M Series of masted lift trucks emerged on the market and from the start were being marketed as a real rough terrain forklift. Easy maintenance and the driver's comfort were among the key problems which were kept in mind throughout the engineering and development of this machinery. The M Series is offered in many configurations in order to provide our clients the proper equipment to suit their diverse applications.
The Semi-Industrial variety of Manitou lift trucks are a smaller version. They offer compact maneuverability, exceptional handling, simple, accessible maintenance, unequaled comfort and supreme traction. This range is the right option for applications that require more than what the typical forklift can provide.
Truck Mounted Forklift
Manitou's Manitransit Series provided a series of truck mounted forklifts which have changed on-site offloading methods. The TMT Series offers comfortable operation, industry-exclusive telescopic boom design and innovative technology. This series offers greater freedom of movement and therefore, reduces the overall costs that are usually associated with on-site handling.
The long boom unit option enables for better access to every load from the same side of the trailer. This particular feature helps to reduce the delivery times to residential roads. This boom design as a result eliminates the moving of masts needed on similar competitive models and complicated mechanical/hydraulic systems.
The 4-way TMT 55 model has incorporated all these features above while also offering a unique 4-way steering capability. The wheels pivot hydraulically 90 degrees enabling side-to-side movement to occur. This provides operators the chance to unload long cargo within confined areas. These forklifts provide unparalleled simplicity of design, and stability. These types of equipment produce less downtime to their customers since the design features minimize maintenance requirements.