Risks Solutions

Between the basic need to handle increasingly heavy loads, and the more sophisticated needs of custom development of attachments, our mission remains the same: to create an appropriate handling solution, while guaranteeing optimum safety and improved working conditions.

Safety of personnel
  • Presence Detector

Safety system that prevents operation of the machine unless the user is in the seat

  • Aggravating Movements Cut-off

System that blocks machine movements when there is a risk for the operator

  • Programming of work zone restriction

On the display, the operator can set its working zone : the Maximum height, width and length according the load chart

  • Pedestrian Recognition System and Proximity Detector

Detects obstacles, persons and prevents from collision for operator safety and its environnent

Safety of the working environment
  • Gas Detector

Instant machine cut-off if explosive gases are detected

  • Windscreen Grill

Our FOPS/ROPS cabs can be equipped with protective windscreen grills

  • Fops / Robs Cab

What is a ROPS and FOPS compliant cab? It has a resistant structure to protect against overturning or rolling and against objects falling on the roof

  • Cri du Lynx

Directional signal that locates the reversing vehicle

  • Flameproof

Flameproof system for soft rock work

  • Fail Brake Emergency System

Additional automatic braking system that prevents brake failure

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Ever since the first rough-terrain forklift truck, Manitou has been innovating. To bring you greater safety, comfort, profitability and performance in your activity... Discover all the innovations to optimize your daily work.
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