The Manitou MT 523 telescopic forklift is part of the range of machines ideal for construction, rental, and civil engineering job sites. The MT523 is an ultra compact forklift machine which needs very minimum space to operate.
It is a go-anywhere power machine which is 79” high, 71” wide, and 166” long. It is highly maneuverable with a turning radius of only 122 inches and ground clearance of 12 inches. This very compact power lifter can be used in most space restricted areas like storage depots, in between buildings, and during renovations.
The Manitou MT 523 Telescopic Forklift has a lifting capacity of 5000 lbs. It can transfer or carry loads to a maximum height of 16’2” with a forward reach of 9’7”. The breakout force of this compact maniscopic is 9523 lbs. The maximum drawbar pull of this telescopic forklift is 6800 lbs.
The MT 523 is powered by a Perkins 1103-C3 direct injection, water cooled, diesel engine. Its gross output is 58 horsepower with a maximum torque of 175 ft. Lb. At 1400 rpm. The engine has a hydrostatic transmission allowing a maximum travel speed of 15 mph.
The hydraulilcs of the MT 523 has a gear type pump with a flow of 3700psi -24gpm. It also features a flow divider with set priority for steering and braking.
The Manitou MT523 maniscopic couples the hydraulics with very sturdy forks which are 48 inches long, 4” wide, and 1.75” thick. It has a carriage rotation of 132 degrees.The MT 523 also works efficiently with a wide variety of attachments like forks and buckets to meet every work requirements.
The MT 523 is very easy to control in tight spaces with 3 different steering methods. The operator can choose from four steerable wheels, crab steering, and two steerable wheels. These options work well with the engine, giving the MT 523 the flexibility to make it a precise lifting machine that can handle the most demanding situations.