Manitou MLT 523 Turbo MU
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
| Engine model | 1103-C33correct |
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| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Displacement | 2,687.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,804.4 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,209.8 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 355.6 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | 12.5/80x18 SGI 10PRcorrect |
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| Top speed | 27.4 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 3,100 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 2,268 kgcorrect |
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Other data
| Load centre | 609.6 mmcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the Manitou MLT 523 Turbo MU have?
2,688 cm³ displacement, diesel.
How fast does the Manitou MLT 523 Turbo MU go?
Top speed is 27.4 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Manitou MLT 523 Turbo MU?
Load capacity is 2,268 kg at a 610 mm load centre.
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.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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