Manitou MTA 1242
Series: MTA
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Manitou MTA 6034: Deutz engine with 55.2 kW, hydrostatic transmission, 10,390 mm lift height and 2,750 kg lift capacity at 6,850 kg operating weight in the compact MTA telehandler series
Manitou is a French manufacturer based in Ancenis, among the world's leading makers of telehandlers. The MTA series stands for a more compact class of machine with hydrostatic transmission, built for agile handling rather than maximum lift height.
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The MTA 6034 is powered by a Deutz engine producing 55.2 kW and reaches a top speed of 32.5 km/h through its hydrostatic transmission. The machine stands 2,160 mm tall, weighs 6,850 kg and lifts a 2,750 kg load to a height of 10,390 mm.
The hydrostatic transmission allows stepless speed control without a clutch, an advantage for the frequent forward-and-back manoeuvring of yard work and for precise positioning of the load. This makes the machine well suited to barn work and manoeuvring in narrow passages, where a manual gearbox with a clutch would demand frequent gear changes. A rigid chassis with four-wheel steering is the norm for this type; the combination of moderate lift capacity and a lift height above 10 m places the MTA 6034 among yard loaders with extended reach.
When buying used, check the sealing of the drive pump and the wheel motors of the hydrostatic transmission, as well as the condition and sealing of the telescopic cylinders, which are heavily loaded at 10.39 m lift height. The Deutz engine is supported by a broad independent parts network, which eases upkeep of this model.
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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Telehandler in 3D section
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