Manitou 1640R (ST5)
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The Manitou 1640R (ST5) is a loader from the French maker Manitou in the R series, which also includes the 1350R NXT2. For size comparison: the 1350R NXT2 has, according to the maker, 612 kg rated operating capacity, 2,384 kg unladen weight and a Yanmar engine of 34.3 kW, with 63.6 l/min hydraulic flow at 207 bar. The type number 1640 is higher than 1350, which points to a larger machine.
Skid-steer compact loaders move by running the wheels of the two sides at different speeds. They therefore turn on the spot and get into tight spaces. They work with bucket, pallet fork, brush, cutter or hammer, depending on hydraulic flow.
Loaders of this class work in construction, landscaping, farming and in industrial settings where access and ground bearing capacity are limited. Which attachments can be run depends on hydraulic flow and pressure; the lift-arm form and the weight of the machine also decide how much load it moves safely on uneven or soft ground.
Manitou – telehandlers and rough-terrain forklifts from France
Manitou comes from Ancenis, France. In 1958 Marcel Braud devised the principle of inverting the layout of a farm tractor and adding a lifting mast and hydraulic steering, creating the first all-terrain forklift. The name "Manitou" was chosen to be pronounceable in any language. The first telescopic forklift for construction followed in 1982, an agricultural version in 1989, and in 1993 the MRT 1540 became the company's first rotating telehandler.
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The models grouped here include articulated telehandlers of the MLA series as well as further telescopic and rough-terrain handlers for agriculture, construction and industry.
Listed in the register: Manitou MLA 6-65 H-Z, MLA 7-75 H-Z, 1350R NXT2 and 1640R (ST5).
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: Manufacturer documentation, manitou.com (retrieved August 2026) · manitou.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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