Manitou adds to its telescopic handler series

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- 14 Jul 2005 ( #217 ) - WACO, TX, United States
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Manitou, manufacturer of rough terrain construction and agricultural equipment, has added two telescopic handler models to its MT series.

The MT 6642 has a 42-foot lift height with a rated operating lift capacity of 6,600 pounds, while the larger MT 8044 can lift 7,000 pounds to the full lift height of 44 feet. Both have optional work platform systems (WPS), a company statement said.
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