Manitou MLT 523 T
Series: Manitou Telescopic Forklift
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Manitou MT – how lift height and capacity hide inside the model number
Manitou's MT range is the French manufacturer's classic telehandler line for construction and agriculture, spanning lift heights from 4 to 18 metres and capacities from 2 to 4 tonnes. Both figures are encoded in the type number at once: on the MT 420 H, the "4" reflects a 4.35 m lift height at 2,000 kg capacity; the MT 625 H offers 5.85 m and 2.5 t; and the large MT 1840 reaches 17.55 m at 4 t — so the first digit group roughly codes lift height in metres, the second capacity in hundreds of kilograms.
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Suffix letters such as "H" mark particularly compact, manoeuvrable versions for tight sites, while lines like MT-X or MRT (rotating telehandlers) form separate sub-ranges for extended reach or 360° slewing.
Models recorded in the database span engine outputs of 18 to 159 kW, own weights of 1,154 to 28,350 kg, and displacement of 1,147 to 6,600 cm³ across 3 to 4 cylinders — the bucket therefore covers everything from compact farmyard telehandlers to heavy construction machines, represented by models such as MT 523, MT 620, MT 732 or MT 932.
When buying a used telehandler, the condition of the telescopic boom and its slide pads, plus the lift and tilt hydraulic cylinders, matter most — play in the fully extended boom is a typical wear sign. It's also worth checking the load chart: the stated rated capacity only applies at short reach, and the permissible load drops sharply as the boom extends.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Manitou Telescopic Forklift, - Manitou: MT-Baureihe, Hubhöhen 4-18 m, Tragkraft 2-4 t, - Manitou: MT 420 H, 2.000 kg / 4,35 m, - Manitou: MT 625 H, 2,5 t / 5,85 m, - Colle/Manitou: MT 1840, 4 t / 17,55 m
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | Oerjubs 1193C-33 Turbo 3correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 74.8 hp (55 kW)correct |
| Torque | 291.1correct |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 3,300.4 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Height | 2,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,231.1correct |
| Unladen weight | 5,182 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | hydrostatic transmissioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 1correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Tyre size | 12.5-80-18 SGIcorrect |
Working data
| Lift height | 4,970 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 90.1 l/mincorrect |
| Fuel tank capacity | 94.3 lcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.6 kW/t (55 kW / 5.2 t)
Stronger than 9% of the telehandlers in the register — out of 661 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Manitou MLT 523 T have?
The Manitou MLT 523 T delivers 74.8 hp.
How much does the Manitou MLT 523 T weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,182 kg.
What engine does the Manitou MLT 523 T have?
3 cylinders, 3,300 cm³ displacement.
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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Other models in this series
6034XT
6642XT
BT 420
BT 425
FLXT-4W
MHT 10120 L Turbo
MHT 10130
MHT 10160
MHT 10160 L Turbo
MHT 10180
MHT 10210
MHT 10210 L Turbo
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Telehandler in 3D section
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