Manitou Group has expanded its Me forklift vary with 5 new lithium-ion fashions named Me Elevate.
The brand new lithium-ion forklift fashions within the Manitou Me Elevate vary are designed for para-industrial and para-agricultural functions (dealing with bricks, processed wooden, viticulture, potato cultivation, and so forth.).
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 geared up 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 Elevate boasts a 56% decrease complete value of possession than the Mi 25 d diesel forklift. These figures consider upkeep prices, vitality consumption and part sturdiness.
The primary fashions can be distributed in Europe from September 2024 all through the Manitou supplier community. With their long-standing experience within the forklift market, they provide a variety of related providers, equivalent to after-sales service, financing and rental contracts, to supply turnkey options tailor-made to the wants of each kind of buyer.
Lithium batteries are extraordinarily sturdy, with as much as 5,000 cost cycles, and will be absolutely recharged in lower than 90 minutes, with out having to be saved in a devoted charging room. Because of their compact measurement (3 times smaller than a standard 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 day by day or weekly upkeep.
Manitou Group affords a regular 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 Elevate vary affords a excessive degree of efficiency due to a strong traction system that gives loads of motive energy for quick journey with good grip, even in tough circumstances. As well as, the motor powering the hydraulic pump improves lifting speeds.
All Me Elevate machines boast noise ranges under 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 fluctuate from one and a half hours to 6 hours, relying on the battery and charger, and the operator’s wants. The Me Elevate 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 setting stays a precedence for Manitou Group. The Me Elevate vary advantages from the newest requirements, providing enhanced safety for the operator when negotiating curves or throughout lifting operations, with cabs which are proof against falling hundreds. To see and be seen, Me Elevate vans are absolutely geared up with LED lighting and dealing lights. Non-compulsory blue lights, further work lights and pink warning traces will also be added across the machine for pedestrian security.
With a centralised LCD show (based mostly on present fashions such because the MT 625 e telehandler), you may entry all the data you want in a single place and regulate the principle settings.
All Me Elevate machines are IPX4*-rated and due to this fact rainproof, guaranteeing uninterrupted outside use. The straightforward-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 affords larger consolation due to a suspended seat and non-compulsory 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 affords first-rate, FOPS**-compliant visibility, lowering neck and physique actions, and likewise ensures higher visibility when storing a load at top.
