Capital Equipment News September 2019

KEY SPECS Models Manitou 1340R Gehl R134

Lifting height

Capacity Max. dump height

Power

Transmission

3,58 m

608 kg

2,2 m

49 hp 145 Nm

The new range can easily enter and leave basements or parking lots, saving movement time and increasing user productivity.

With restricted dimensions – 1,3 m wide and 1,9 m high – the compact loaders can easily get the better of tight spaces on building construction sites.

Model in detail Philippe Bisson, Manitou group’s development director for the construction line, says the new model comes at a time when the 600 kg compact loader segment constitutes a significant part of the segment’s annual global volume. “The R134 / 1340R model is mainly aimed at the Middle East and Africa, India and Australia, which together make up more than 70% of the sector. We expect a significant increase in demand for compact loaders, and trends recently observed in the market make us optimistic about the future of the compact loader in those regions,” he says. Equipped with a 49 hp engine and a torque converter transmission, the model provides a lifting height of 3,58 m for a maximum load capacity of 608 kg. Offering restricted dimensions – 1,3 m wide and 1,9 m high – the compact loader easily move in tight areas often found on building construction sites. It can also easily enter and leave basements or parking lots, saving movement time and increasing user productivity. With versatility in mind, Manitou group offers the new compact loader with a large choice of attachments, such as buckets, sweepers and breakers, among others. “They can do multiple jobs on the same site, eliminating the need for different equipment, which is a major plus for our customers in emerging markets,” says Alton. The model is also ideally suited for road construction, particularly for filling dump

QUICK TAKE

The Manitou group has expanded its product portfolio for emerging markets with the launch of a new skid steer model – the Manitou 1340R / Gehl R134

50 000 UNITS PER YEAR

The global skid steer market is projected to grow eightfold in the next 10 years, to 50 000 units per year

The APAC and MEA regions will account for 10 000 units, while China alone will be home to 5 000 units a year

10 000 UNITS AND 5 000

UNITS A YEAR

3,58 M

The model provides a lifting height of 3,58 m for a maximum load capacity of 608 kg

LOAD CAPACITY OF 608 KG

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