Electric telehandler for agriculture
French handling specialists Manitou has developed its first all-electric telehandler concept aimed at the agricultural market.
Manitou, the French materials handling specialist, has expanded its range of industrial forklifts with eight new models of 5-10 tonnes lift capacity.
The 50, 60 and 70 models, offering nominal lift capacities of 5, 6 and 7t, are available with either a Cummins QSB 3.3L diesel engine or a PSI 4.3L LPG engine (100hp). The larger 80 and 100 models with 8 and 10t capacities are diesel only and powered by a Cummins 4.5L engine producing 110hp.
All units have a power-shift transmission with 30km/h maximum speed, oil immersed brakes for a long service life and an inching pedal as standard for jerk-free approach. These models also have an end of stroke function for safety.
Particular care has been taken over the cabin design, which offers non-slip access steps, a flat floor offering more space and improved visibility through the wide fork frame, hi-vis roof and ‘sculpted’ rear pillars. A contoured seat with seat belt completes the package.
Manitou says the design brief for the new models was based on users’ needs for simplicity, comfort, reliability and efficiency, and low operating costs.
Following heavy rain which caused flooding in parts of Nelson-Tasman and sewerage overflows in Marlborough, the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) is urging homeowners and tenants to be cautious when cleaning up and to take the right steps to support claims.
Newly elected Federated Farmers meat and wool group chair Richard Dawkins says he will continue the great work done his predecessor Toby Williams.
Hosted by ginger dynamo Te Radar, the Fieldays Innovation Award Winners Event put the spotlight on the agricultural industry's most promising ideas.
According to DairyNZ's latest Econ Tracker update, there has been a rise in the forecast breakeven milk price for the 2025/26 season.
Despite the rain and a liberal coating of mud, engines roared, and the 50th Fieldays Tractor Pull Competition drew crowds of spectators across the four days of the annual event.
Nationwide rural wellbeing programme, Farmstrong recently celebrated its tenth birthday at Fieldays with an event attended by ambassador Sam Whitelock, Farmers Mutual Group (FMG), Farmstrong partners, and government Ministers.
OPINION: ACT MP Mark Cameron isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but he certainly calls it how he sees it, holding…
OPINION: Did former PM Jacinda Ardern get fawning reviews for her book?