New Product Launches For The Brazilian And Latin American Markets

Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in material handling, access platforms and earthmoving machinery, announces the launch of several new machines in the Brazilian and Latin American Market. The company has the objective to gain competitiveness in those markets through an expanded product offering.

The company is launching three new models in this region. Already established in Brazil since 2011, Manitou Group wants to strengthen its position thanks to the MXT 1740 telehandler, the MXT 840 P telehandler and a complete line of backhoe loaders - TLB 844 / 818.

Telehandler MXT 1740 P Specifications
Maximum capacity: 4.000 kg
Maximum lifting height: 17.4 m
Maximum reach: 13.5 m
Engine power: 94 Hp / 70 kW
Engine brand: Perkins
Height / width: 2.59 m / 2.38 m
Overall length of fork carriage: 6.22 m.

Telehandler MXT 840 P Specifications
Maximum capacity: 4.000 kg
Maximum lifting height: 7.6 m
Maximum reach: 4.23 m
Engine power: 94 Hp / 70 kW
Engine brand: Perkins
Height / width: 2.59 m / 2.38 m
Overall length of fork carriage: 4.93 m.

Backhoe Loaders TLB 844 / 818 Specifications
Length between the axis 2.13 m
Weight without load: 7.5000 / 7.400 kg
Maximum depth digging: 4.74 m
Loading height: 3.55 m
Engine brand: Kirloskar / Perkins
Height / Width: 2.77/2.33 m
Length: 7.33 m.

In addition to these new model launches, Manitou Group will further strengthen its service support operations in Brazil by setting up additional service support specialists focusing on the Brazilian market, dealers and rental companies.

“We have aggressive growth objectives for the agriculture, construction, mining and industry segments, which highlights the importance of the Brazilian market in Latin America region. Introducing these new models is key to innovative, differentiated and customized solutions to customers, who are increasingly valuing and demanding our machines”, says Marcelo Bracco, Managing Director of Manitou Brazil and Latin America regions.

The company is investing in services, parts and dealer network development areas, following the successful trajectory of Manitou Group in other regions of the world, with a focus on initiatives that allow the Group to accelerate sustainable growth. The goal is to improve customer service by expanding the machines and services offering, then become a major player in Brazil.

“With these new products and an enhanced service support, we will be even stronger than before, having a robust portfolio of products and services to better serve our local customers. In addition, through a global platform, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia, and expertise in application, innovation and technology for handling solutions, the company will increasingly be the ideal partner for its customers in Brazil and Latin America”, explains Bracco.