New Construction Telehandlers

This year at ConExpo, Manitou launched five new MTA series telescopic handlers designed in South Dakota for the North American market: The MTA 642, MTA 842, MTA 1055, MTA 1242 and the MTA 1255.

These new models replace the larger MTA models with maximum lifting capacities between 6,000 lbs. and 12,000 lbs. and lift heights between 42 ft - 55 ft 7in. The MTA 842 and MTA 1055 - feature a 74 HP or a 127 HP engine to match engine power for customer needs.

The new MTA line-up offers improved visibility, enhanced comfort and performance, and a lower total cost of ownership. The range has been completely redesigned with a new cab, reconfigured engine compartment, simplified maintenance, more ground clearance, automatic parking brake, automatic transmission, and a new in-cab display all encompassing the durability and reliability similar to MTA Series IV units.

Steve Kiskunas, US Telehandler Product Line Manager, explains: “We have done a great deal of work on the comfort and performance of this new range. The new piston pump and flow sharing system improves smoothness and accuracy, and the combined hydraulic movements provide greater efficiency for increased productivity. The new transmission’s automatic mode offers greater flexibility and optimum torque with less operator fatigue, with the option to switch to standard powershift transmission at any time. Manitou has also worked on reducing TCO with more robust components for better residual value. Design innovations have also been introduced, including easier access to the engine, reducing preventive maintenance costs by 8.7% compared to the previous range.”