GT’s first 40 m Manitou telehandlers: lifting and access notes for project teams
Reviewed by Tom Sullivan
First reported on The Construction Index
30 Second Briefing
GT Lifting has ordered ten Manitou MRT 4080 rotating telehandlers, each with 40 m reach and 8 t capacity, marking the first UK order of this size for the model and extending Manitou’s Vision+ range into the 40 m category. The deal includes a suite of bespoke attachments to exploit the machines’ 3‑in‑1 role as heavy-duty telehandlers, mobile cranes, and aerial work platforms, targeting complex lifting and access work on constrained sites. Deliveries across the UK hire fleet start in August via GT Lifting’s national network.
Technical Brief
- GT Lifting previously introduced 26 m, 30 m, 35 m and 39 m Roto classes into the UK market.
- Agreement was finalised after GT Lifting inspected Manitou’s Bologna manufacturing lines and final production configuration.
Our Take
Manitou appears frequently across our 912 Infrastructure stories, and recent UK fleet deals such as H.E. Services’ £15m Manitou order suggest the brand is consolidating share in the hire-heavy telehandler segment rather than relying on direct contractor sales.
GT Lifting’s move into the 40 m category builds on more than 20 years of Roto experience and positions it at the top end of UK reach capability, which is likely to appeal to high-rise and industrial projects that would otherwise default to cranes or mast climbers.
With Manitou kit also turning up in auction disposals like Ashbrook’s £18m fleet renewal, high-spec MRT 4080 units entering the market now are likely to retain residual value, an important consideration for UK plant-hire balance sheets when committing to niche long-reach machines.
Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team.
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