Straight-boom MEWPs
Manitou extends its reach with straight boom mobile elevating work platforms for North America.
Manitou offers four straight-boom mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in North America: the Manitou TJ 65, TJ 65+, TJ 80+ and TJ 85. Top features of these new models include smooth platform operation, three steering modes and the ability to make four simultaneous movements.
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| Manitou offers four straight-boom mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in North America: the Manitou TJ 65, TJ 65+, TJ 80+ and TJ 85(pictured). |
“These new TJ models are engineered with the customer in mind, incorporating new innovative features in safety and performance,” says Mike Sover, product line manager for MEWPs, Manitou Group. “Our MEWPs lead the industry in Europe, providing maximum productivity and smooth operation. Operators can quickly make multiple movements at the same time, from changing the platform direction to lifting the boom and rotating the machine.”
The Manitou straight boom models range in platform lift height from 64 feet 9 inches to 84 feet 6 inches. The Manitou TJ 65+ and TJ 80+ come standard with a larger platform that measures 7 feet 7 inches by 2 feet 11 inches and is designed to comfortably hold three people, allowing up to 900 pounds capacity unrestricted. All four models are powered by a Kubota 49.6 horsepower diesel engine and have a front oscillating axle for additional driving power on any terrain.
Manitou’s straight boom MEWPs have many features that contribute to smooth and safe operation. These include proportionate hydraulic movements, constant rotational control that adjusts according on the boom extension and 360 degree continuous rotation. In addition, the operator can select to drive in 4-wheel, 2-wheel or crab steering modes.
All Manitou MEWP models, including the new straight boom machines, are manufactured with the new safety requirements and do not need to be retrofitted. This includes load and tilt sensing, a swing door on the basket and Tier IV engines.
Machine maintenance is simplified with a self-diagnostic panel at ground level to quickly detect fault codes. Manitou’s EasyMANAGER telematics system also gives the ability to manage the unit’s location, maintenance cycles and service warnings.
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