Deranco Introduces Manitransit To Speed Up Delivery

The Deranco Group of Companies, leading Eastern Cape supplier of concrete products, recently took delivery of a Manitou TMT 2520 rough terrain forklift to help reduce delivery times to its paving clients in the Nelson Mandela Metro area.

Supplying concrete building blocks, pavers, lintels, vibracrete walls and related products, Deranco ordered the Manitou from Coastal Mani-Two not only for faster delivery, but to ensure clients received their materials no matter where the building site may be or what the ground conditions are.

The TMT, known as the Manitransit, was designed to piggyback on delivery trucks, as well as to easily maneuver on rough terrain. It can be converted from truck-mounted to fully operational in under a minute, and incorporates a long enough boom to allow off-loading from only one side, which not only speeds up time per delivery by up to 30%, but also negates the use of telescopic forks and scissors during off-loading. The longer boom delivers a superior lifting height of 3,3m, and the company is doing testing in South Africa for a new roller carriage system that would further speed up offloading.

Several proprietary features and an innovative design approach further boost the range’s popularity worldwide, as well as the fact that Manitou machines are up to 300kg lighter than their competitors. Manitransit’s unique lateral motion system allows operators to optimise loading space by properly positioning loads within 150mm in each direction. A 360° field of vision makes for quick, accurate manoeuvring, while the cab is the largest available in the truck-mounted forklift market.

The French machine builder’s focus on safety is such that its truck mounted forklifts incorporate two proprietary safety features. The first is a single, total braking pedal that disconnects the transmission and applies the parking brake at the same time.

A unique turning speed regulator further contributes to safety by automatically controlling machine speed according to the turning angle. Manitransit also comes standard with anti-skid control on its three-wheel drive system, and undergoes rigorous safety testing during manufacture that includes stability testing, cab strength testing and overload indicator testing.

With a comprehensive range to choose from, engines ranging from 27 to 50 HP and load/lifting capacities between 2 and 2,5t, Manitransits can function as loaders, lifters or fully-fledged yard trucks. Manitou can customise its machines and attachments, and has proven this capability in several instances to date.

The range of truck mounted forklifts can transport all sizes of load, from large crates to pipes and fragile materials.

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