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Manitou launches new skid steer V420

Manitou Group is introducing 12 utility machines. These includes a range of AWP, Rotative Telehandler, Forklift, Telehandler and Skid steers and Track Loaders innovations. The Skid steer V420 is designed with the intention of providing a better dump reach and can be deployed in very heavy duty applications. It comes with a 1.9tonne loading capacity and lifting height of 3,65m. It can be used in ports, grading levelling demolition and road construction. In addition, The Gehl RT215 is being unveiled.
April 9, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Manitou’s new utility machines

2106 Manitou Group is introducing 12 utility machines. These includes a range of AWP, Rotative Telehandler, Forklift, Telehandler and Skid steers and Track Loaders innovations.

The Skid steer V420 is designed with the intention of providing a better dump reach and can be deployed in very heavy duty applications. It comes with a 1.9tonne loading capacity and lifting height of 3,65m. It can be used in ports, grading levelling demolition and road construction.

In addition, The Gehl RT215 is being unveiled. The Track Loader comes with a simplified hydraulic system and improved auxiliary valve and can be applied to rough terrain applications demolition and construction, landscapers and rental companies. Gehl's skids-steer carriage is now adaptable to the Manitou Telehandler 420 H and has a 975kg loading capacity.

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