Mid-range compact track loaders
The new generation of Manitou mid-range units are built for ease of use, productivity and lower TCO.
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| The 2100 VT, 2300 VT and 2750 VT compact track loaders deliver significant improvements in safety, comfort, productivity, simplicity and serviceability over previous Manitou compact track loaders. |
The lineup reflects a range of sizes and options that provide contractors with a powerful tool for material handling, attachment use and multi-purpose work around the job site.
The 2100 VT, 2300 VT and 2750 VT compact track loaders (CTLs) deliver significant improvements in safety, comfort, productivity, simplicity and serviceability over previous Manitou CTLs.
All models are vertical lift and feature a new lift arm design meant to improve visibility. The operator experience has been improved with an update on Manitou’s patented folding door; the new cab further improves visibility with a new window and roof design. Breakout forces and tank capacities are increased for greater productivity and longer operating times.
The new models have IdealTrax, a patented track-tensioning system that tensions the track to the proper tension when the machine is started and relieves the tension when the machine is turned off, prolonging the track’s life and makes cleaning out the tracks easier. Instead of greasing to achieve proper tension every 50 hours, Manitou uses a hydraulic system to keep constant tension on the tracks. As this happens automatically, it takes significantly less time to achieve proper tension. It also increases track life by up to 15 percent by ensuring proper tension at all times and guarding against over tensioning. Fleet managers will also see improved idler and bogie bearing life.
The models also feature the exclusive Manitou IdealAccess door that offers greater visibility, easier access to the cab and less likelihood of damage to the door. This bi-folding door gives the operator more headroom, and allows operation with the door opened or closed.
The all-new vertical-lift arm design is the extremely robust vertical-lift, sloped-arm design that improves visibility and reduces the amount of material that gathers on the arms, and allows for all hydraulic lines to be routed in or under the arms for greater protection.
Breakout forces have been improved by an average of 12 percent compared to the previous Manitou models, and the manufacturer has increased fuel tank size by 14 percent to allow for extended runtimes without refueling and the associated downtime. Additional standout features include keyless start, LED lighting, and a patented Pilot joystick system that moves with the seat to ensure a common operator experience is standard.
Auxiliary standard and high-flow hydraulics have been enhanced to make attachment use even more productive, and Manitou offers a full and expansive lineup of Manitou Group attachments to make these machines even more versatile.
The operator experience has been seriously upgraded with a larger, one-piece cab that gives the operator 23 percent more space in the cab than previous models; a larger, more ergonomic foot area that reduces operator fatigue while enabling precise control of the standard foot throttle; and lift-arm cushioning and an optimized undercarriage that provides a smooth, more comfortable ride.
These machines are manufactured with an eye on total cost of ownership. When factoring in purchase price, resale value, lifetime service and consumables, the new line of Manitou compact track loaders can reduce total cost of ownership over the first five years of ownership by up to 15 percent. This includes the full Manitou EasyMANAGER fleet management platform (telematics). This allows business owners and fleet managers to stay better connected to the health, performance and efficiency of each machine.
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