Manitou forklift rental – off-road capable, robust, ready for use

In 1958, Marcel Braud invented the first rough-terrain forklift in Ancenis, France — laying the foundation for the Manitou brand. Today the company produces one of the most versatile forklift portfolios on the market: M series rough-terrain forklifts for sites and yards, MI series industrial forklifts for indoor use and heavy-duty versions for extreme tonnages. Luibl Rental rents out the Manitou forklift portfolio with load capacities from 3 to over 5 tonnes, supplemented by heavy-duty solutions on request. All-wheel drive, high ground clearance, a clear-view mast and ergonomic cabs make every Manitou forklift a specialist machine for demanding applications. Choose the model that suits your logistics.

Manitou divides its forklift portfolio by operating environment. Three main lines cover the range:

• M series rough-terrain forklifts — models such as the M30-4 (3 t) and M50-4 (5 t) are designed for unpaved sites, builders' yards, timber yards and outdoor storage. Permanent all-wheel drive (4x4), high ground clearance and oscillating axles ensure safe load handling even on gravel, grass and wet ground. These models are the typical choice for builders' merchants, main construction contractors, forestry and landscaping.

• MI series industrial forklifts — counterbalance forklifts such as the MI 35 D ST5 with 3.5 tonnes load capacity and a Stage V diesel engine are designed for paved floors in halls, yards and logistics centres. Lower ground clearance, classic industrial tyres and a narrower design make manoeuvring in racking aisles easier. Available in the rental fleet with diesel, LPG and electric drive depending on operating conditions.

• Semi-industrial models and heavy-duty versions — for mixed use on yards with an indoor share, Manitou offers semi-industrial forklifts. Luibl provides heavy-duty solutions beyond the 5-tonne class on request, if required in combination with models from other manufacturers such as Kalmar or Hyundai, which cover the portfolio up to 18 tonnes.

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Four models cover most typical rental enquiries. Clicking on a model takes you to the detail page with load chart and availability enquiry.

• Manitou M30-4 — 3-tonne rough-terrain forklift · 4WD diesel, 3,000 kg load capacity, almost 5 m lift height, cornering control with speed-dependent throttling. Standard machine for builders' merchants, medium-sized sites and outdoor storage. → To the Manitou M30-4

• Manitou M50-4 — 5-tonne rough-terrain forklift · Four-wheel-drive diesel, 5,000 kg load capacity, approx. 5 m lift height. Free-view mast, hydrostatic drive, lowering safety valve and rollback protection. First choice for steel girders, heavy pallets, big bags and machine assemblies on unpaved ground. → To the Manitou M50-4

• Manitou MI 35 D ST5 — 3.5-tonne industrial forklift · Diesel with Stage V engine, 3,500 kg load capacity, 4.80 m lift height. For everyday handling in halls, paved yards and storage areas. The Stage V engine allows use in emission-sensitive industrial zones. → To the Manitou MI 35 D ST5

• Heavy-duty solution on request · If the 5-tonne limit is not enough, Luibl provides models up to 16 tonnes in the heavy-duty class (e.g. Kalmar DCG 160-12T). For Manitou heavy-duty work (MHT series), Luibl combines telehandlers with fork carriages — the right solution for extreme point loads or unusual load centres. → View heavy-duty forklifts

Three factors determine the right choice. Careful planning here avoids incorrect enquiries, delayed deliveries and, above all, safety risks caused by wrongly sized machines.

• Ground — Smooth, paved floors in halls or asphalt yards → MI series (industrial forklifts). Mixed conditions with indoor and outdoor use → semi-industrial models. Unpaved terrain, gravel, sand, mud, snow → M series (rough-terrain forklifts) with four-wheel drive.

• Load capacity and load centre — Up to 2.5 t at a 500 mm load centre → MI 25 / entry-level rough-terrain forklift. 3–3.5 t standard pallets → MI 35 D ST5 or M30-4. 5 t steel girders and heavy big bags → M50-4. Over 5 t or an unusual load centre → heavy-duty class or telehandler. The rated capacity refers to the standard load centre; with long or overhanging loads the residual capacity drops significantly.

• Operating time and charging infrastructure — Multi-shift operation without charging breaks or without a fixed power supply → diesel. Indoor use in food, pharmaceutical or cold-storage environments → electric. Intermediate solution with outdoor and indoor use → LPG.

If in doubt, clarify it briefly when discussing your quote — overloading and the wrong choice of drive are the most common causes of forklift accidents and consequential damage to floors and loads.

Besides forklifts, Manitou also produces telescopic wheel loaders (e.g. the MLA series), known as yard loaders. These machines have an articulated frame and a boom and can be combined with a bucket, pallet forks, crocodile grab or grapple — typical applications are agriculture, recycling yards, timber yards and building materials logistics involving bulk materials.

When a forklift, when a yard loader? If the task is primarily lifting and stacking pallets, containers or defined loads, a Manitou forklift is the more efficient choice — greater lift height, more precise positioning, lower rental costs. If bulk material handling or the use of different attachments (bucket, grapple, manure fork) dominates, a yard loader or telescopic wheel loader is more suitable.

Luibl offers yard loaders and telescopic wheel loaders in its construction machinery range — contact our dispatch team if you are undecided between the two categories. → View construction machinery

Operating industrial trucks with a driver's seat or driver's stand on company premises in Slovakia is clearly regulated. Three requirements are key:

• Occupational safety rules (Act No. 124/2006 Coll.) and Government Regulation No. 392/2006 Coll. (work equipment) — They define the general safety requirements for work equipment, including industrial trucks, their equipment and operation.

• Forklift operator licence (Act No. 124/2006 Coll., Decree No. 356/2007 Coll.) — Operators must hold a forklift operator licence issued by an authorised training provider. The prerequisites are set by the applicable Slovak safety rules: authorisation by the employer, medical fitness and theoretical and practical training. Refresher training is required within 5 years.

• Machine-specific briefing — Beyond basic training, every operator must be briefed on the specific rental machine — load chart, controls, special features of the four-wheel steering modes.

• Inspections and tests — All Luibl rental machines are delivered with a valid inspection under Decree No. 508/2009 Coll. For long-term rentals, Luibl carries out the follow-up inspections at no extra charge.

An operator briefing on handover is part of the rental — directly at your site if required.

In Slovakia, Government Regulation No. 392/2006 Coll. applies to work equipment, together with the occupational safety rules on operator competence; for operators with foreign qualifications, we recommend checking their recognition and a supplementary briefing.

The daily rental rate for a Manitou forklift depends on the model class, rental period and delivery distance. Three factors determine the final price:

• Model class — A 3-tonne rough-terrain forklift has a significantly lower daily rate than a 5-tonne model or an MI 35 D ST5 with a Stage V engine. Heavy-duty classes from 10 t form a separate price segment.

• Rental period — Daily rental (1–3 days) has the highest daily price. Weekly rental noticeably reduces the daily rate. Long-term rentals of three months or more usually include inspections and maintenance in the price and bring the daily rate down to industrial level.

• Delivery and accessories — Delivered by low-loader to your site, throughout Slovakia. Attachments such as side shifters, fork positioners or rotators are priced separately.

We prepare a specific quote promptly after receiving your enquiry. → Check availability · Contact us

Phone: 00800 2000 3000 (toll-free) · +49 (0) 851 756868-0 Check availability: Machine availability Contact: https://www.luibl.eu/kontakt/

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