High-capacity construction telehandler
The new Manitou MTA 12055 Series III telehandler has a maximum lift capacity of 12,000 pounds, lift height of 55 feet 5 inches and can take 5,500 pounds to full extension.
“We had many customers looking for a Manitou telehandler that could handle construction materials that are larger than usual,” says Steve Kiskunas, product manager of telescopic handlers, Manitou Group. “The Manitou MTA 12055 has a high capacity and lift height, combined with great forward reach, which makes it perfect for infrastructure, bridge and power generation projects, to name a few.”
The Manitou MTA 12055 telehandler can easily navigate the most demanding job sites. It has an impressive turning radius of 12 feet 2 inches, so it can be used in the same tight job sites as some of the smaller models, but it has the extra capacity for those heavier objects. In addition, an exclusive single joystick control lets operators control boom extension and retraction, attachment tilt, auxiliary hydraulics and travel direction all on the same joystick.
Challenging soil conditions and uneven terrain are no match for the Manitou MTA 12055 which is equipped with a 120-horsepower Cummins engine and four-speed powershift transmission, pushing travel speeds up to 22.8 mph.
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| The Manitou MTA 12055 is designed with a side-mounted engine and high boom mount that gives operators excellent visibility over the top of the engine and easy access to maintenance components. |
The Manitou MTA 12055 is designed with a side-mounted engine and high boom mount. This design gives operators excellent visibility over the top of the engine and easy access to maintenance components. Additional features include a maximum forward reach of 40 feet 9 inches and standard four-wheel drive, frame leveling, auxiliary hydraulics and self-leveling forks.
Optional features for the Manitou MTA 12055 include cab enclosure with heat or air conditioning, an LED light kit and reverse camera and radar. Manitou also designed a Personnel Work Platform System (PWP) that temporarily disconnects the transmission, engages the rear axle stabilizer, reduces frame leveling and applies the parking brake when using a platform attachment. This exclusive option automatically places the machine in the correct mode for work platform use.
Manitou offers a full range of attachments for the MTA 12055. Standard or rotating fork carriages with widths from 48 to 72 inches can support many different applications. Truss booms, buckets and lift hooks are also available.
The Manitou MTA 12055 comes optional as a Connected Machine. Manitou’s telematics system simplifies machine management by providing fleet owners and end users with instant remote access to recent activity, locations, operating codes and service alerts through data management software tools.
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