Introducing the Manitou 3200VT – A 114HP Beast
More Torque and More Traction – Direct Drive vs Belts and Chains
One of the most common complaints we hear about Compact Tracked Loaders is the lack of “Torque” under heavy loads and in 2nd gear on challenging terrains. This is the Tractive Force that a machine exerts and results from how the engine drives the hydraulic pump, the hydraulic pump acts on the drive sprocket, and the drive sprocket engages the tracks.
Manitou has spent many years developing the drive and track system to overcome the challenge of low torque under load. The first part of the solution was to have the engine directly drive the hydraulic pump; the industry-standard uses a belt to drive the pump. The belt system is a less expensive system to produce for a manufacturer, for the end-user of the machine, it means lost Horsepower (8% to 14%) and higher maintenance costs.
Above is a photograph of a typical belt used to drive a hydraulic pump on a skid steer. Manufacturers using a belt-driven system recommend inspecting every 250 hours; failure to do so could result in refused warranty claims.
Manitou Ideal Trax – Prolonging the Life of Your Tracks
The second part of the solution is Manitou’s Ideal Trax system. Ideal Trax is an automatic track tensioning system that creates the optimal tension on the tracks of the Compact Loader while the machine is operating. When the machine is turned off, it releases the tension on your tracks to help extend the life expectancy of the tracks. In addition to providing higher tractive force, the Ideal Trax system extends the life of your tracks by 15% to 20% and eliminates the 250-hour maintenance intervals for adjusting and tightening the tracks.
Manitou uses a hydraulically controlled cylinder to achieve optimal track tension during operation; when the machine is powered down, track tension is released to prevent unnecessary stretching of the track
The entire Track system is driven by a 114 HP Deutz engine with 340 ft lbs of torque; this is best in class across the industry and ensures that you will have the power required to complete your toughest tasks.
An Operator Station Second to None
In addition to an industry-leading drive system, Manitou has spent a lot of time thinking about the operator station. Every Manitou cab is certified Level 2 FOPS, ensuring that your operator and your investment in your machine is well protected. The industry standard is Level One FOPS, which means a steel ingot, weighing 100lbs and dropped from 10 feet will not crush the cab, to achieve Level 2 FOPS the steel ingot increases from 100lbs to 500lbs and is also dropped from 10 feet. For manufacturers who offer this as an option, it usually involves welding or bolting additional steel plating the roof of the cab, increasing the overall cab height.
To the left is the Metal Ball used to certify FOPS level 1, to the right is the Cylinder to achieve FOPS level 2. FOPS Level 1 Steel Ball is dropped from approximately 3 Meters While the FOPS Cylinder is dropped from 5 Meters, the maximum allowable deflection to the cab is +/- 100mm (4”); in the event of an accident; which cab would you want to be sitting in?
All but the smallest (1,050lb Rated Operating Capacity) Manitou Compact Tracked Loaders come with the Ideal Access Door. This is a door opening system that Manitou has used since 2014. This patented door system allows the door to roll up into the cab's roof instead of swinging open like most of the competitors. Having a door that folds into the roof vs swinging open creates an easier and safer cab for operators to enter and exit and protects the door from glass from being opened into attachments that are not fully lower.
The Ideal Door Access roles up and into the cab, providing a safer way for the operator to enter and exit the cab at the same time protecting the glass door from being broken against attachments that are not properly lowered.
The Right Attachments for Your Job
In addition to manufacturing world-class compact tracked loaders right here in North America, Manitou also owns their own attachment manufacturing facility. All Manitou Compact Tracked Loader and Skid Steer Loader attachments are made at a state-of-the-art facility in Yankton, South Dakoda. Whether you need a simple digging bucket, a demolition grapple, a stump grinder, concrete breaker or snow blower, we have you covered. In total Manitou manufacturers, 104 unique attachments with sizes for most attachments to fit the entire line up of both Compact Tracked Loaders and Skid Steer Loaders.
Pictured to the left is a Manitou Forestry Mulcher Attachment capable of mulching trees up to 8” in diameter
Pictured to the right is a rotary rough-cut mower
Leavitt Machinery and Manitou Your Winning Partners
Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer the complete line of Manitou Skid Steers and Compact Tracked Loaders. Since 2001, Leavitt Machinery has been the largest Manitou dealer in North America; we have over $2,000,000.00 in Manitou parts on the shelf, 135 trained technicians and 27 locations in Western Canada to serve your needs. Call us today to learn more about the Manitou 3200VT, how we can help you put one of these beasts to work for you; whether it is Rental, Lease or Purchase.
Leavitt Machinery has 27 locations in Western Canada and the North Western United States to support all of your Equipment needs.
Please feel free to reach out to myself or your local Leavitt Machinery Sales Representative to learn more about the Manitou 3200VT or any of the other 17 models of Manitou Compact Tracked Loaders or Skid Steer Loaders.
You can also visit our Leavitt Machinery Website to learn more:
Michael Alexander | Product Manager
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