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The Gehl skid and track compact loaders and over 100 attachment options offer many benefits for the farming industry steering column (height and depth); plenty of storage space; a JSM® (Joystick Switch and Move) single lever, and much more, Manitou makes daily operations easier. The Gehl skid and track compact loaders and over 100 attachment options offer many benefits for the farming industry. The V-series offers a robust, vertical-lift design to deliver extended reach and lift heights. The extra long wheelbase enhances stability when lifting and loading and provides a smoother ride over rough terrain. Excellent visibility is achieved with a unique, low profile boom design and a roof window. The Gehl R-Series is the radial lift range, encompassing six models with operating capacities ranging from between 612kg to 1 179kg. These models are designed to be compact, agile and tough, bringing exceptional power and hydraulic performance to small spaces. Articulated loaders are able to manoeuvre freely in tight places with angles of up to 45 0 , while causing minimal ground damage. A consistent turning radius means that where the front goes, the rear follows. Compact in design but high in strength, these articulated loaders offer rating operation capacities up to 1 389kg, bringing major power to jobs in tight confines and on sensitive surfaces. New to the market is the Gehl AL750 articulated loader, with its lifting height of 3 474mm and lifting capacity of 3 587kg. Combined with a wide variety of EDGE attachments, these units easily transition from application to application, making your operation more flexible and profitable. Maximise the productivity and use of your equipment by using a single machine with a number of attachments for different applications, giving you, the farmer, a single, versatile multi- purpose machine. Manitou and Gehl machines offer maximum comfort, optimised utilisation and efficiency as well as maximum availability of the equipment through its aftermarket and service support. Manitou SA supports its comprehensive material handling range nationally with a world class service and support network. The company’s rapid response team ensures the quickest possible response throughout Southern Africa 24/7, 365 days a year. Manitou air freights all relevant parts into South Africa and holds an extensive range and volume of parts in stock locally to ensure the shortest possible turnaround times. They also offer service and full maintenance contracts, extended warranties and condition reports on equipment. Manitou’s most established forklift range, the M-X range is an all-terrain forklift truck for use in diverse applications Cover versatile masted trucks offer durability and performance, wherever they are needed. The spacious cabs, 360˚ panoramic views and ergonomic levers offer the operator manageability, safety and comfort to get the job done in these harsh terrains. Manitou forklifts are designed to suit the farm, both inside and outside, with their agricultural profile tyres, high ground clearance, optimal turning radius, excellent pulling force and optimised design (height and width). The Manitou MLT-X range of telescopic handlers is perfectly suited to farming. The tyres, engine powers and robustness of the machines are designed for intensive use. Pulling a trailer, dropping feed, feeding livestock, cleaning a shed, bale handling, loading and unloading, handling silage, animal care and more. There are so many tasks these MLT-X machines can make easier. With a robust telescopic boom offering outreach of 6m to 10m lifting heights and the multitude of attachment options available, Manitou all-terrain telescopic handlers offer reliability, manoeuvrability and versatility. The ability to handle any load with capacities between 2.5t to 6t in a wide work area and to easily manoeuvre around obstacles, means productivity is sure to increase. MLT-X’s cabins offer greater comfort and ergonomics to maximise operators’ productivity and efficiency. Offering easy access; a spacious, well-designed cab; 360° visibility; adjustable Forklift Forklift SA 7 SA 7