Manitou New Large-Frame Skid & Track Loaders

Watch the replay of "The Arrival" where Manitou unveils all-new large-frame Skid Steers and Track Loaders. Built in South Dakota, designed with global innovation.

We designed these machines from the ground up to go head-to-head with the largest models in the industry while keeping them compact, transportable, and easy to operate. With vertical lift designs, hinge pin heights up to 136 inches, and auxiliary hydraulics delivering up to 40 GPM at 3,450 PSI, our new skid steers and CTLs are built to handle high-demand attachments like mulchers, cold planers, and brush cutters, as well as heavy-duty attachments such as snow pushes.

“The demand for larger skids steers and CTLs continues to grow — and it’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” says Nathan Ryan, global product manager — skid steers and CTLs, Manitou. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities, and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

At Manitou, we believe a great machine is one that makes work easier and more efficient. That’s why our new large-frame lineup includes features to improve comfort, visibility, and control:

• Spacious, customizable cabs with adjustable pilot joysticks and climate-controlled options.
• 7-inch color display with easy-to-read machine settings, diagnostics, and service intervals.
• Standard CRC (Comfort Ride Control) to reduce material spillage and operator fatigue.
• 360-degree LED lighting and an optional rearview camera to improve safety and visibility on busy jobsites.

The Manitou design and engineering team incorporated existing Manitou exclusive technologies such as the IdealTrax™ track-tensioning system and IdealAccess™ foldable door with all-new design features that deliver practical benefits to machine operation and performance. IdealTrax™, which automatically tensions the track to its desired tension upon startup and relieves that tension when the machine is turned off, now engages directly through the in-cab display (versus at the back of the machine in previous models). 

“We don’t believe in design for design’s sake,” says Ryan. "The research and development team took this design, which was first incorporated into our mid-sized range of machines, and beefed it up further to handle the stresses and power of the larger machines. The design also gives the machines an extremely modern look while improving visibility for the operator to the work area at the sides of the machine.” 

Service is made simple through intelligent engine compartment design and easy access to daily service checks and fill points. The tilt-up hydraulic cooler serves a double purpose of enabling a low profile to improve visibility to the rear of the machine, and allowing for improved access to service points in the engine compartment while discouraging the build-up of jobsite dust and debris. That cooling fan comes with optional reversing capabilities – either at scheduled intervals or on-demand – to improve cooling performance and to keep the engine compartment clear of debris.

These new large-frame loaders are “Manitou Connected Machines” that provide instant remote access to recent activity, operation codes, CAN data and service alerts. Owners/operators stay connected on-the-go with the myManitou mobile app, where they can monitor machine location, fuel levels, operating hours, and set geofences for added control and security. They can even access key documents like the operator’s manual directly from their device. For fleet and business management, EasyMANAGER is a robust management tool—track service intervals, pinpoint machine locations, and quickly identify diagnostic codes, all from one centralized platform.

Manitou also offers financing, extended coverage, and a comprehensive attachment offering for a complete and well-rounded product platform — whether its skid steers, CTLs, telehandlers, MEWPS or forklifts — to businesses, rental operations and owner/operators throughout North America. 

“This new product line serves notice that Manitou and its dealer network stand behind you and your business’ fleet management needs from initial investment through fleet transitions and sunsetting,” says Ryan. “They offer both the excitement of extremely capable and powerful machines, and the confidence of a strong business decision that will add to and improve the value of your fleet. And the new designs make you look good while you’re doing it.”