Manitou shows electric telehandler

The MLT625e (2.5t to 5.9m) at Agritechnica is Manitou’s first electric telehandler for the agricultural sector.The 35kWh lithium-ion battery powers two electric motors – a 40kW one for the driveline, and a 30kW unit for the hydraulics. Sufficient for five hours of typical work (65% handling, 15% loading, 10% moving and 10% idling), the integrated 9kW charger takes three hours to recharge from 0–80% at 380v.Eliminating hydraulics for the transmission and the integration of an anti-emulsion filter in the hydraulic oil tank has reduced hydraulic oil volumes by 30%.Activated at the touch of a button on the dashboard, the boost mode propels the handler to its maximum speed of 20km/hr quickly and also provides faster boom and bucket movements.iPhone 11 · f/1.8 · 1/50s · 4.25mm · ISO80With three steering modes, 4ws gives it a tight turning radius of just 3.31m and the electric model can work with the same attachments as the diesel MLT 625.A driver presence sensor and an automatic parking brake are part of the standard spec and the MLT 625e has LED main beam and work lights, a phone holder and an adjustable steering column.Manitou Group is looking to expand its electric machine ranges over the next five years. The goal is that 28% of all machines sold by the company in 2030 will be electric.