Timber Equipment,
Timber Machines and the Timber Industry
In logging operations with timber equipment, the height,
reach, stability, fuel consumption and turning radius are
important. Answering to these needs, Service and support is available for all material handling
equipment in South Africa and neighboring countries.
Manitou
timber equipment includes:
See
used equipment page for pre-owned timber equipment

For safety, performance, convenience, economy, and
durability, there’s no substitute for the right machines in
the right applications. In the timber equipment industry,
Manitou supplies the right machines.
Rough terrain forklifts – for timber
equipment
General features of forklift timber equipment
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2-wheel and 4 wheel drive
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Rough-terrain forklift truck
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Diff-lock feature for travelling over rough/slippery
surface
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Reverse gear
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Hydraulic accumulator system
Various attachments available.
View the full Forklifts page.

Telescopic handlers – for timber equipment
General features of telescopic handlers timber equipment
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Up to 7 metres reach capability
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4-wheel drive
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4-wheel steer
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Crab steer
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Rough-terrain
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Saves space, time and fuel – increasing productivity and
safety
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Handles large log grabs
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High load capacity
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Hydraulic extensions
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Travel speeds of 30 kmph
Various attachments available.
View the full Telescopic Handlers page.

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