Vertical Masted Forklift
The best machinery for the majority of material handling operation is the vertical or straight masted forklift. This machine is stable and extremely maneuverable. The company who initially pioneered the masted forklift model was Manitou. After numerous years of research and design, they have come up with a kind of lift trucks which are the result of years of reliability and job proven performance.
Manitou's M Series masted forklift was designed to offer lifting capabilities in a rough terrain lift truck unit. These machines provide great comfort for the operator along with easy machinery maintenance. The main priority problems to be considered during development were comfort and simplicity. The M Series is offered in various configurations so as to provide the clients with the best machine.
The Manitou Semi-Industrial range of machinery is a smaller version that provides excellent maneuverability and superior handling. This line provides overall compact design, remarkable traction and unparalled comfort. The easy maintenance is a different added bonus. This range is the ideal alternative for operation which require more demanding situations than the average industrial lift truck handles.
There is a series of semi rough terrain forklifts which are referred to as the MH series that are great for working in confined spaces of the yard. The models are available in load capacities of 2500 kg and 2000 kg.
The MSI is a compact lift truck which provides 2 to 3.5 tons of capacity. This unit is very easy to handle and really versatile. It works well in warehouse applications and in external storage sites.
Truck Mounted Forklift
Manitou's Manitransit Series of truck mounted forklifts have changed on-site offloading with their new design. These machinery offer industry-exclusive, innovative telescopic booms and the TMT Series provides better movement. The overall costs associated with on-site handling. This specific unit provides a long boom option that allows access to all loads from the same side of the trailer. Being able to load in this manner greatly reduces delivery time on crowded residential streets.