Manitou ME 425C
Series: Manitou Forklift
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Manitou counterbalance forklifts – from telehandler specialist into the warehouse
Alongside its telehandlers, Manitou runs its own line of classic counterbalance forklifts, listed separately in the database under "Manitou Forklift". The current industrial-truck range carries the ME and MI designations and, like most competitors, covers the three usual power sources: diesel, LPG and electric.
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In the model codes found in the database — such as CD15P, CD20P up to CD35P — the number denotes capacity in hundreds of kilograms, following the convention widespread across the industry; the "P" typically marks a particular tyre or chassis configuration, as used by many manufacturers across their IC-engine ranges.
Models recorded here span engine outputs of 8.7 to 74.6 kW, own weights of 825 to 10,659 kg, and capacities of 1,134 to 7,000 kg, with engines of 1,982 to 4,522 cm³ displacement, always four-cylinder — the bucket thus covers everything from compact warehouse trucks to diesel trucks at the upper end of the mid-range, represented by models such as CD15P, CD25P or CD35P.
For a used unit, the usual counterbalance-truck checks apply: mast condition, play in the lift chains and cylinders, and, on electric models, charge-cycle count and battery-cell condition. The load chart shows whether the stated rated capacity is still achievable at the actual load-centre distance of the intended job.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Manitou Forklift, - Manitou: ME-Baureihe Gegengewichtsstapler, - Eder Stapler: Manitou ME/MI-Serie Elektro/Diesel/Treibgas
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 8.7 kWcorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,510 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 1,280 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 127 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | Super-elasticcorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 14 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 1,860 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 2,500 kgcorrect |
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| Lift height | 4,800 mmcorrect |
| Mast type | triplexcorrect |
Other data
| Front wheels | 4correct |
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| Load centre | 500.1 mmcorrect |
| Mast tilt back | 10°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 5°correct |
| Rear wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 2 kW/t (9 kW / 4.3 t)
Stronger than 23% of the forklift trucks in the register — out of 316 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Manitou ME 425C have?
The Manitou ME 425C delivers 8.7 kW.
How much does the Manitou ME 425C weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,300 kg.
How fast does the Manitou ME 425C go?
Top speed is 14 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Manitou ME 425C?
Load capacity is 2,500 kg at a 500 mm load centre, lift height 4,800 mm.
What are the dimensions of the Manitou ME 425C?
3,510 mm × 1,280 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: forklift-international.com (retrieved August 2026) · RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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