Manitou has launched the MTA 519, a new compact telehandler built for the rental, construction and material handling markets.
“There is continued growing demand for compact telehandlers in the market today,” said Steve Kiskunas, product manager for telescopic handlers, Manitou. “We’ve made this MTA 519 even stronger than previous Manitou compact telehandlers, and are delivering even greater versatility to the North American market with a skid steer quick attach system that makes this machine compatible with any standard-flow skid steer or CTL attachment that many businesses already have in their fleet.”
The new MTA 519 is compact at 5 ft., 11 in. wide and 6 ft., 4 in. tall, with a tight turning radius of 10 ft., 10 in. This makes it small enough to fit through garage doors and down ramps into the lower levels of structures. It also retains operating capacities, including a maximum load capacity of 5,500 lbs., a 19-ft, 1-in. maximum working height and outreach of up to 11 ft., 2 in. for loading and unloading materials on the second floor of a structure. It also features five different tire options and a ground clearance of 13 in. for working on varied terrain.
The MTA 519 features a skid steer quick attach system, which allows the machine to operate standard flow skid steer and CTL attachments. This can be used by rental businesses who can rent out this telehandler with a whole range of attachments and fleet managers who may already own several attachments that can now be used on another asset.
“Attachment compatibility increases utilization, both for rental businesses and contractors,” said Kiskunas. “This increases profitability. The ability to run standard-flow attachments with this machine, in addition to its more standard fork and bucket operations, makes it a productive addition to any fleet.”
Manitou has further built this machine for use with a variety of ground-engaging attachments, from snow pushes to brooms, through the design of its ground-engaging boom. The outer shell of the boom is designed with steel of equal thickness on all sides for strength — and the extension and retraction of the boom is entirely hydraulically driven for simplicity and performance. The boom is also situated lower within the framework of the machine for visibility on the right side of the machine from the cab.
“In addition to the traditional lifting and placing strengths, these booms are also designed to better handle the side-to-side forces you experience in ground-engaging applications, really giving you a purpose-built operator’s experience,” said Kiskunas. “Operators can run this telehandler in all functions with confidence that it will perform as desired.”
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Access to Service Points
The new MTA 519 features a 74-hp engine that is also placed low within the framework of the machine, along with power and drivetrain components. This allows for a low, sloping hood for visibility, as well as access to daily service and preventive maintenance serving points.
“We know that the easier service is, the more likely it is that it will be done regularly and done properly,” said Kiskunas. “A big part of our mission at Manitou to lower total cost of ownership is to help extend machine life cycles and increase uptime through extremely simple service. The MTA 519 delivers on that.”
The compact telehandler also features a two-speed hydrostatic Dana transmission, along with Dana axles — limited slip in the front and open axles in the back.
“The drivetrain, matched with the high ground clearance, makes this a material handler for all terrains,” said Kiskunas.
One area of focus for Manitou in introducing this machine is parts availability ahead of the launch for response to parts orders.
“We have pre-stocked our warehouse in support of this new model, ensuring that dealers and fleet managers alike have fast and easy access to parts, further ensuring uptime and a lower total cost of ownership,” said Kiskunas.
Further supporting operations is the standard Manitou EasyMANAGER fleet management platform (telematics). These systems allow business owners and fleet managers to stay connected to the health and performance of each machine.
Operator Experience
While the MTA 519 is a compact telehandler, it features a full-sized operator’s compartment allowing operators of all shapes and sizes to get in and out of the machine. The cab is 31 in. wide and the entryway is 74 in. tall.
It also features a new joystick that is situated and operates in the same pattern and functions as all other North American telehandlers.
“The MTA 519 delivers on the quality and the performance expected from Manitou telehandlers of all sizes,” said Kiskunas. “This machine is a powerful, efficient and intuitive addition to what is already a very strong lineup of telehandlers for any on- or off-road material handling application.”
