Manitou Mechanical Handling Equipment
Glosrose are a main dealer for Manitou, covering South London and the Southeast region.
Call us to discuss the Manitou range: telehandlers, access platforms, forklift trucks, rotating telehandlers, warehouse equipment and attachments.
Construction Telehandlers
The highly popular Manitou telehandler range has the added versatility of interchangeable accessories.
Forklift Trucks
With a lift capacity ranging from 1500kg to 10,000kg, diesel, electric and LPG options and lifting heights up to 8.23m Manitou forklift trucks suit a wide range of applications.
Mobile Elevating Platforms
With twenty-four models of mobile elevating platforms, Manitou’s Cherry Picker and scissor lift range has a versatile range.
Warehouse Trucks
Manitou Telehandlers
As a main dealer for Manitou, Glosrose supplies and supports Manitou telehandler models, access platforms, scissor lifts and forklift trucks across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London. Our team pairs the right machine with the lift you need, load weight, ground conditions, access routes and ground bearing pressure at the set‑up area. If you need a recommendation or a fast quote, speak to a Manitou specialist and we will match the machine to your site, load and reach.
Manitou telehandler models pair lift capacity with forward reach so you can place materials at height with control. We can review the lift plan against the truck load chart and the rated capacity limiter (RCL), confirm the weight at the required radius, and check the set‑up area can take the point loads. From compact yard work to high-reach lifts on multi-storey builds, we help you specify the boom, carriage and attachments that keep jobs moving.
Speak to a Manitou specialist at Glosrose about purchasing, lease and hire options.
What they do well
- Compact and tight sites: narrow urban plots, loading under scaffolds, limited access. Compact telehandlers save space and still handle palletised loads.
- General builds and yards: pallets, bulk bags and stillages move quickly with the right fork carriage and side‑shift.
Spec bands and selection cues
- Reach bands: compact for tight sites, mid-range for general work, high-reach for elevated placements. We verify the working height and the outreach you actually need.
- Capacity bands: typical site ranges cover light pallets through heavy blocks. We assess the load and centre of gravity, then keep boom angles inside the safe envelope.
- Ground conditions: solid yards suit standard tyres. Mixed or rough terrain needs treads and extra clearance.
- Attachments: forks, buckets, jibs and approved work platforms. If you plan to lift people, we will specify the correct platform and the inspection interval that applies. We also confirm auxiliary hydraulics and quick‑coupler compatibility.
Why it helps: The right boom and attachment cut re‑handling, reduce the need for small crane lifts, and keep trades moving. A correct set‑up prevents late design changes on site.
Business impact: Fewer crane call‑outs, quicker placement and less re‑handling.
Next step: Need a quick telehandler recommendation?
Manitou Access Platforms & Scissor Lifts
Choose a safe route for installs, inspections and maintenance. We select by task first. Then we confirm the site details that matter on the day, such as floor loading, wind rating and charging or fuelling logistics. Manitou access platforms cover articulated and telescopic booms for outreach and height. Scissor lifts provide stable vertical access.
Choosing the right platform
- Scissor lifts: electric slab scissors suit clean, level indoor work. Rough-terrain scissors handle outdoor jobs and uneven yards. Typical working heights range from low warehouse tasks through mid-level façade work. We check platform width against aisles and doorways.
- Boom lifts: articulating booms reach up and over obstacles. Telescopic booms deliver straight-line height and outreach for open sites. We confirm outreach against the work area and note any overhead conflicts.
Manitou Forklift Trucks
Manitou forklift trucks cover indoor electric duty and outdoor LPG and diesel work. We size the mast, carriage and tyre package to suit your loads, heights and surfaces, then check the turning circle and aisle width at the narrowest point so the truck actually fits the route.
Counterbalance forklifts
Counterbalance trucks handle palletised loads at loading bays and in yards. Electric suits clean, quiet indoor duties with good traction on smooth floors. LPG or diesel delivers strength outside and on heavier cycles where gradients and ramps are common. We set fork length and carriage class to match your pallets.
Typical specs (at a glance)
- Lift capacity range: 1,500 kg to 10,000 kg across the Manitou forklift line-up
- Power options: diesel, electric and LPG
- Lifting heights: up to 8.23 m on selected models
Why Choose Glosrose for Manitou Trucks
- Main dealer support: direct access to Manitou technical resources and parts.
- Local engineering team: planned servicing and prompt call‑out response for breakdowns.
- Coverage: Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London.
- Compliance support: LOLER schedules during hire and post-sale support through our service team.
- Clear pricing and paperwork: quotes, handover and condition records that keep audits simple.
If uptime and safety matter to your operation, we will specify a Manitou machine that fits your loads and site constraints, with a support plan that matches your shifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size Manitou telehandler suits a tight site?
Compact telehandlers work well on urban plots and narrow access. We confirm turning space, reach and lift plan, then propose a compact model with the right attachment.
Can you supply a platform for lifting people on a telehandler?
We can supply approved platforms for telehandlers and advise on the required inspection interval when lifting people.
Do you help with attachments?
Yes. We supply forks, buckets, jibs and sweepers. We match each attachment to your load and coupler.
Do you offer both hire and sales on Manitou equipment?
Yes. We can quote for purchase, and we can arrange short-term, or contract hire through our Hire team.
How does delivery and handover work?
We deliver across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London. We agree a delivery window; complete handover checks with your supervisor and record condition with photographs for clear off‑hire. We run through daily checks, lift controls and any site-specific risks so your team can start work immediately.
Do you service and support equipment after purchase or during hire?
Yes. Our in-house engineers maintain equipment and manage LOLER schedules. See our Servicing page.
Which areas do you cover?
Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London. If you have sites further afield, ask and we will advise.
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