CASE STUDY: Manitou’s lithium-ion forklifts

Lead-acid batteries have long been the mainstay of forklift design, but now Manitou’s all-new ME Lift range is taking full advantage of the capabilities of lithium chemistry, delivering lower power consumption, easier maintenance and reduced downtime, all within a narrower chassis Making its Bauma Munich debut this year was Manitou’s new ME Lift forklift range. The OEM capitalised on the growing electrification trend at the show with a five-model lithium-ion lineup. With load capacities spanning 1.6 to 3 tonnes, Manitou effectively demonstrated how advanced battery technology can deliver the operational performance required for para-industrial and paragricultural applications such as handling bricks, processed wood, viticulture or potato cultivation. Continue reading CASE STUDY: Manitou’s lithium-ion forklifts at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.

Aug 5, 2025 - 05:35

CASE STUDY: Manitou’s lithium-ion forklifts

Lead-acid batteries have long been the mainstay of forklift design, but now Manitou’s all-new ME Lift range is taking full advantage of the capabilities of lithium chemistry, delivering lower power consumption, easier maintenance and reduced downtime, all within a narrower chassis

Making its Bauma Munich debut this year was Manitou’s new ME Lift forklift range. The OEM capitalised on the growing electrification trend at the show with a five-model lithium-ion lineup. With load capacities spanning 1.6 to 3 tonnes, Manitou effectively demonstrated how advanced battery technology can deliver the operational performance required for para-industrial and paragricultural applications such as handling bricks, processed wood, viticulture or potato cultivation.

Continue reading CASE STUDY: Manitou’s lithium-ion forklifts at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.