Manitou celebrates 10,000 MSI forklift sales

In 2011, Manitou is celebrating 10,000 worldwide sales of the MSI (Manitou Semi-Industrial) range of forklifts.

The company has a well established reputation for rough terrain handling machinery to conquer difficult ground conditions which conventional forklifts cannot.

The concept is based on large front wheels combined with good ground clearance to enable the machine to operate on uneven terrain.

Whether the load is brick packs, blocks, timber or roof tiles the MSI forklift is an exceptionally agile performer.

The hydrostatic transmission offers smooth and efficient handling and the dynamic double braking system provides braking by deceleration of the hydrostatic transmission.

Load capacities from 2000kg to 3500kg for the compact MSI models with the “Buggie” version offering a low headroom model of 1.99m. The overall width of 1.32m and overall length of up to 4.13m ensure the forklift can work in the most restricted areas. A wide selection of masts is available with lift heights from 3m to 6m.

The MSI20 - 35 series are powered by a Kubota 4 cylinder Turbo engine.

Also available are the MH20-25 - 4T models which are 4 wheel drive equivalent models for extra traction effort on softer ground and the heavy lift MSI40 and 50 trucks for even greater handling performance.