Manitou forklift rental - rough-terrain, robust, ready for use

In 1958, Marcel Braud invented the first rough-terrain forklift in Ancenis, France - laying the foundation of the Manitou brand. Today the company manufactures one of the most versatile forklift portfolios on the market: rough-terrain forklifts of the M series for construction sites and yards, industrial forklifts of the MI range for indoor use and heavy-duty variants for extreme tonnages. Luibl Rental rents out the Manitou forklift portfolio with load capacities from 3 to over 5 tonnes - complemented by heavy-duty solutions on request. Four-wheel drive, high ground clearance, free-view mast and ergonomic cabs make every Manitou forklift a specialist machine for demanding jobs. Choose the model that suits your logistics.

Manitou divides its forklift portfolio by operating environment. Three main lines cover the range:

• M series rough-terrain forklifts - models such as the M30-4 (3 t) and M50-4 (5 t) are designed for unpaved construction sites, builders' yards, timber yards and outdoor storage. Permanent four-wheel drive (4x4), high ground clearance and oscillating axles ensure safe load pick-up even on gravel, grass and wet ground. These models are the typical choice for builders' merchants, main construction trades, forestry and landscaping.

• MI series industrial forklifts - counterbalance forklifts such as the MI 35 D ST5 with 3.5 tonnes load capacity and a Stage V diesel engine are designed for paved floors in halls, yards and logistics centres. Lower ground clearance, classic industrial tyres and a narrower design make manoeuvring in racking aisles easier. Available in the rental fleet with diesel, gas and electric drive depending on the operating conditions.

• Semi-industrial models and heavy-duty variants - for mixed use in yards with an indoor share, Manitou offers semi-industrial forklifts. Luibl provides heavy-duty solutions beyond the 5-tonne class on request - if required in combination with models from other manufacturers such as Kalmar or Hyundai, which cover the portfolio up to 18 tonnes.

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Four models cover most typical rental enquiries. Clicking on the model takes you to the detail page with load chart and availability request.

• Manitou M30-4 - 3-tonne rough-terrain forklift | 4x4 diesel, 3,000 kg load capacity, just under 5 m lift height, cornering control with speed-dependent limiting. Standard machine for builders' merchants, medium-sized construction sites and outdoor storage. -> To the Manitou M30-4

• Manitou M50-4 - 5-tonne rough-terrain forklift | 4x4 diesel, 5,000 kg load capacity, approx. 5 m lift height. Free-view mast, hydrostatic drive, lowering safety valve and anti-rollback protection. First choice for steel beams, heavy pallets, big bags and machine assemblies on unpaved ground. -> To the Manitou M50-4

• Manitou MI 35 D ST5 - 3.5-tonne industrial forklift | diesel with Stage V engine, 3,500 kg load capacity, 4.80 m lift height. For everyday handling in halls, paved yards and storage areas. Stage V allows use in emission-sensitive industrial zones. -> To the Manitou MI 35 D ST5

• Heavy-duty solution on request | If the 5-tonne limit is not enough, Luibl provides models up to 16 tonnes in the heavy-duty class (e.g. Kalmar DCG 160-12T). For Manitou heavy-duty work (MHT range), Luibl combines telehandlers with fork carriages - the right solution for extreme point loads or unusual load centres. -> View heavy-duty forklifts

Three factors determine the right choice. Calculating carefully here avoids wrong enquiries, delayed deliveries and above all safety risks from incorrectly sized machines.

• Ground - smooth, paved floors in halls or asphalt yards -> MI series (industrial forklifts). Mixed conditions with indoor and outdoor share -> semi-industrial models. Unpaved terrain, gravel, sand, mud, snow -> M series (rough-terrain forklifts) with four-wheel drive.

• Load capacity and load centre - up to 2.5 t at a 500 mm load centre -> MI 25 / entry-level rough-terrain forklift. 3-3.5 t standard pallets -> MI 35 D ST5 or M30-4. 5 t steel beams and heavy big bags -> M50-4. Over 5 t or unusual load centre -> heavy-duty class or telehandler. The rated capacity refers to the standard load centre; with long or overhanging loads the residual capacity drops significantly.

• Operating time and charging infrastructure - multi-shift operation without charging breaks or without a fixed power supply -> diesel. Indoor areas with food, pharmaceutical or cold-chain requirements -> electric. Intermediate solution with outdoor and indoor share -> LPG.

If in doubt, clarify it briefly when discussing the quote - overloading and the wrong choice of drive are the most common causes of forklift accidents and consequential damage to floors and loads.

Besides forklifts, Manitou also produces telescopic wheel loaders (e.g. the MLA series), known as yard loaders. These machines have an articulated frame, a swing arm and can be combined with a bucket, pallet forks, crocodile grab or grab - typical applications are agriculture, recycling yards, timber yards and building materials logistics with a bulk material share.

When a forklift, when a yard loader? If the task is primarily lifting and stacking pallets, containers or defined loads, a Manitou forklift is the more efficient choice - higher lift height, more precise positioning, lower rental costs. If bulk handling or the use of different attachments dominates (bucket, grab, manure fork), a yard loader or telescopic wheel loader is more suitable.

Luibl offers yard loaders and telescopic wheel loaders in the construction machinery range - contact our dispatch team if you are unsure between the two categories. -> View construction machinery

The operation of forklifts with a driver's seat or platform at workplaces in the Czech Republic is governed by occupational safety rules (Act No. 309/2006 Coll.). The key points are:

• Occupational safety rules and CSN EN standards - set out the general safety requirements for the design, equipment and operation of forklifts.

• Required operator qualification - operators need a forklift operator licence (operator training) and authorisation from their employer. Details are governed by applicable Czech safety rules and CSN EN standards.

• Machine-specific briefing - beyond the basic qualification, we recommend briefing every operator on the specific rental machine - load chart, controls, particularities of four-wheel steering modes.

• Periodic inspection under Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. - all Luibl rental machines have a valid inspection record on delivery. For long-term rentals, Luibl carries out the follow-up inspection at no extra charge.

We provide an operator briefing on handover - if required directly on your site. -> Contact us

For use in the Czech Republic, Czech occupational safety rules and Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. apply; please check in advance whether your operators' qualifications meet the requirements under Czech rules.

The daily rental of a Manitou forklift depends on the model class, rental period and delivery distance. Three factors determine the final price:

• Model class - a 3-tonne rough-terrain forklift has a considerably lower daily rate than a 5-tonne model or an MI 35 D ST5 with Stage V engine. Heavy-duty classes from 10 t form a separate price segment.

• Rental period - short-term rental (1-3 days) has the highest daily rate. Weekly rental noticeably reduces the daily rate. Long-term rentals of three months or more generally include periodic inspection under Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. and maintenance in the price and bring the daily rate down to industrial level.

• Delivery and accessories - own low-loader transport from Passau throughout the Czech Republic. Attachments such as side shifters, fork positioners or rotators are calculated separately.

We will send you a specific quote promptly after your enquiry. -> Check availability | Contact us

Phone: 00800 2000 3000 (toll-free) - +49 (0) 851 756868-0 (Passau) Check availability: Machine availability Contact: https://www.luibl.eu/kontakt/

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