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Manitou Stop & Start

The Stop & Start automatically shuts down the engine and associated hour meter when machine is idling without hydraulic activity nor machine movement, based on ti It also provides a fast restart when the operator interact with the JSM joystick and/or the throttle pedal. And you don't have to turn the key!

This function has been designed to meet the needs of all handling/loading applications, always prioritizing user productivity.

Customer challenge

Idle regime without hydraulic activity nor machine movement accounts between 15% & 45% of total machine hour meter in construction and agriculture applications*. All these hours do not generate any value for customer..

Idle regime costs 10€ per hour in TCO.


*Data collected directly from Manitou connected telehandlers working in real conditions at customer sites.

  • Cost savings: 750€ to 2250 € savings* per year on the machine TCO (higher resell value, lower fuel consumption, lower maintenance cost).
  • Quick return on investment (ROI): 3 to 7 months.
  • Adapted to all applications: Easy time setting from 1 to 30 minutes.
  • Ease of use: automatic restart with hydraulic or throttle action.

*For 500 hours of work per year with 15% to 45% idling time.