Manitou Group has expanded its Me forklift vary with 5 new lithium-ion fashions named Me Raise.
The brand new lithium-ion forklift fashions within the Manitou Me Raise vary are designed for para-industrial and para-agricultural functions (dealing with bricks, processed wooden, viticulture, potato cultivation, and so on.).
With load capacities starting from 1.6 to three t, these new fashions are available in two doable configurations, with three and 4 wheels, and are outfitted with a 76.8 V lithium-ion battery. Most lifting top is as much as 6.5 m.
Among the many 5 new fashions, the Me 425 Ld Raise boasts a 56% decrease whole price of possession than the Mi 25 d diesel forklift. These figures take note of upkeep prices, power consumption and part sturdiness.
The primary fashions might be distributed in Europe from September 2024 all through the Manitou seller community. With their long-standing experience within the forklift market, they provide a variety of related companies, reminiscent of after-sales service, financing and rental contracts, to offer turnkey options tailor-made to the wants of each sort of buyer.
Lithium batteries are extraordinarily sturdy, with as much as 5,000 cost cycles, and will be totally recharged in lower than 90 minutes, with out having to be saved in a devoted charging room. Because of their compact measurement (thrice smaller than a traditional battery), the chassis is smaller, enabling operators to make use of their machine in aisles 30 cm narrower than standard forklifts powered by lead-acid batteries. Not like lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries require no every day or weekly upkeep.
Manitou Group gives an ordinary five-year guarantee on all its lithium batteries, that are completely suited to long-term rental. With this new design, service intervals are spaced at 1,000 hours or the equal of 6 months’ use.
The Me Raise vary gives a excessive stage of efficiency because of a strong traction system that gives loads of motive energy for quick journey with good grip, even in troublesome circumstances. As well as, the motor powering the hydraulic pump improves lifting speeds.
All Me Raise machines boast noise ranges beneath 70 dB(A), making it simpler for operators to focus on their duties. Machine autonomy varies from just a few hours to a full day, relying on the necessities and functions of every buyer. Charging time can differ from one and a half hours to 6 hours, relying on the battery and charger, and the operator’s wants. The Me Raise 316 mannequin, with an 18 kWh battery, recovers 20% of its vary in simply quarter-hour with a 20 kW charger.
The protection of operators and their atmosphere stays a precedence for Manitou Group. The Me Raise vary advantages from the newest requirements, providing enhanced safety for the operator when negotiating curves or throughout lifting operations, with cabs which might be immune to falling masses. To see and be seen, Me Raise vans are totally outfitted with LED lighting and dealing lights. Non-obligatory blue lights, extra work lights and crimson warning traces will also be added across the machine for pedestrian security.
With a centralised LCD show (primarily based on current fashions such because the MT 625 e telehandler), you possibly can entry all the knowledge you want in a single place and regulate the principle settings.
All Me Raise machines are IPX4*-rated and subsequently rainproof, making certain uninterrupted outside use. The simple-to-activate electrical parking brake ensures that the machine stays steady on ramps and slopes, stopping unintentional or unintentional motion. Acoustic insulation is significantly improved, with a noise discount of 6 dB(A) in comparison with earlier collection. The brand new vary additionally gives higher consolation because of a suspended seat and optionally available heated cab.
The brand new design of the mast, in full-visibility duplex or free-lift triplex, clearly enhances operators’ visibility of their load. The panoramic roof window gives first-rate, FOPS**-compliant visibility, decreasing neck and physique actions, and likewise ensures higher visibility when storing a load at top.
