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Manitou MT 1840

Manitou’s 18-metre construction telehandler

The Manitou MT 1840 is a 4-tonne, 18-metre construction telehandler with stabilisers, frame levelling and Manitou’s focus on stability and serviceability.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Manitou MT telehandler (MT 1440 pictured)
Manitou MT telehandler (MT 1440 pictured)

Photo: Kim Harris, U.S. Army, Public domain

+Strengths

  • High lift height for the class
  • Strong rental-market presence
  • Easy maintenance access

−Watch-outs

  • Larger and heavier than 14 m machines

Overview

The Manitou MT 1840 is one of Manitou's high-reach construction telehandlers. Manitou's model names also describe the machine: 18 m lift height, 4 tonnes capacity.

Features

Front stabilisers, frame levelling and a load-moment control system allow safe work at height. A range of Manitou attachments including buckets, jibs and certified platforms is available.

The photo shows a Manitou MT 1440, the smaller sibling, as no freely licensed photo of the MT 1840 was available.

Manitou MT 1840 specifications

Max. lift capacity≈4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Max. lift height≈17.6 m (57 ft 9 in)
Operating weight≈12,000 kg (26,500 lb)
Steering2WS / 4WS / crab

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Manitou. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Manitou – MT 1840 (manitou.com)
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