Manitou has launched a new 35 tonne telehandler at the Johannesburg Electra Mining show in South Africa

The 14 metres lift height MHT-X 14350, is -according to Manitou - the world’s largest regular telehandler, topping Xtreme’s big machine by almost four tonnes, with almost three metres more lift height.

The new machine is aimed at the surface mining, heavy and general logistics industries. It features a 7.2 litre, 240 kW Mercedes-Benz diesel to rpvide ample power for the mining and heavy-industrial sectors, to handle large conveyor belt reels, tyre assemblies, wheel motors, granite blocks etc...

The company has also unveiled three new flameproof mining machines - a scaler, roof bolter and tow tractor The new additions to Manitou's mining equipment range will be exhibited alongside its Gehl Track Loader, Rough Terrain Forklift, Conventional Forklift, Articulated Platform and a range of Telehandler attachments.