Manitou and Gehl round out their compact loader lineups with plenty of features

Manitou has introduced an overhaul of its international compact loader vary ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023.

Three V sequence Skid steer loaders and three VT sequence Compact track loadersobtainable beneath the Gehl and Manitou manufacturers respectively, make up the up to date vary.

New Manitou observe loaders embrace the 2100 VT, 2300 VT and 27500 VT. Gehl’s equal fashions are the VT210, VT230, and VT275. Additions to the Manitou skid steer line embrace the 2100V, 2300V, and 2750V fashions, whereas the Gehl variations will now not bear the V210, V230, and V275 names.

Elevate capacities for the six new fashions vary from 2,100 kilos to 2,750 kilos. All fashions are vertical carry and have a brand new carry arm design.

Manitou He says the enhancements have targeted on 5 key areas: security, consolation, productiveness, streamlining and serviceability.

The operator station has been redesigned with an enhanced model of the patented folding manitou door, in addition to a brand new window and roof design for higher sightlines.

“Operator consolation is linked to efficiency,” mentioned Arnaud Boyer, Vice President, Advertising and marketing and Product Improvement, Manitou. “We have now a a lot bigger cabin that’s simpler to get out and in of with our patented entry door and structural modifications for extra visibility.”

For added comfort, the observe loader vary comes customary with the patented “IdealTrax” system, making certain automated observe stress and prolonged observe life.

In comparison with the earlier vary, the penetration energy is now on common 12% larger and the tank capability has elevated by 14%, permitting for larger productiveness.

The brand new loaders function keyless begin, LED lighting and a patented pilot management system as customary. Elevate cab and central upkeep factors make every day checks and repairs simple. Non-compulsory options embrace further LED aspect lights, excessive hydraulic move, and a rear digicam.

Manitou says the overall price of possession for these fashions has been lowered, with the VT 210 mannequin, for instance, boasting a complete price of possession of $20 an hour. That is a mean discount of seven.2% over the earlier mannequin vary.

Final yr, the corporate introduced a $74 million funding plan to broaden and modernize its manufacturing amenities in the USA. The brand new CTL and skid steer fashions might be constructed on the Manitou-Madison facility in South Dakota.

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