Manitou forklift rental - rough-terrain, 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 builds one of the most versatile forklift ranges on the market: rough-terrain forklifts of the M series for sites and yards, industrial forklifts of the MI range for indoor use and heavy-duty variants for extreme tonnages. Luibl Rental rents out the Manitou forklift range with load capacities from 3 to more than 5 tonnes - supplemented by heavy-duty solutions on request. Four-wheel drive, high ground clearance, clear-view mast and ergonomic cabs make every Manitou forklift a specialist machine for demanding jobs. Choose the model that suits your logistics.

Manitou divides its forklift range according to the operating environment. Three main lines cover the full spectrum:

• Rough-terrain forklifts M series - models such as the M30-4 (3 t) and M50-4 (5 t) are designed for unpaved sites, building yards, timber yards and outdoor storage. Permanent four-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 trades, forestry and landscaping.

• Industrial forklifts MI series - 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, gas and electric drive depending on operating conditions.

• Semi-industrial models and heavy-duty variants - 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 extend the range up to 18 tonnes.

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

• Manitou M30-4 — 3-tonne rough-terrain forklift · Four-wheel-drive diesel, 3,000 kg load capacity, almost 5 m lift height, cornering control with speed-dependent limitation. Standard machine for building materials trade, 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. Clear-view mast, hydrostatic drive, lowering safety valve and anti-rollback protection. First choice for steel beams, 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. Stage V allows use in emission-sensitive industrial zones. → To the Manitou MI 35 D ST5

• Heavy-load 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 loads (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 requests, delayed deliveries and above all safety risks from wrongly sized machines.

• Ground — Smooth, paved floors in halls or asphalted 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 beams and heavy big bags → M50-4. Over 5 t or 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 considerably.

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

If in doubt, clarify it briefly in the quotation discussion — overloading and the wrong choice of drive are the most common causes of forklift accidents and of consequential damage to floor and load.

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

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 — higher lift height, more precise positioning, lower rental costs. If bulk handling or the use of various attachments dominates (bucket, grapple, manure fork), a yard loader or telescopic wheel loader is more suitable.

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

Operating forklifts with a driver's seat or driver's platform on Belgian company premises is clearly regulated. Three requirements are central:

• Code on Well-being at Work, Book IV (work equipment) — Sets out the general safety requirements for the equipment and use of work equipment such as forklifts.

• Forklift operator training — Adequate training ensured by the employer. The employer makes sure that the operator has the required qualification, in line with applicable Belgian safety rules.

• Machine-specific instruction — In addition to basic training, every operator receives instruction on the specific rental machine — load chart, controls, special features of the four-wheel-drive steering modes.

• Periodic inspection — All Luibl rental machines are delivered with a valid periodic inspection by an external technical inspection body (EDTC/SECT). For long-term rentals, Luibl covers the next inspection at no extra charge.

On handover, the operator receives instruction on the rental machine — on your site if required.

For use in Belgium, the Belgian well-being at work rules apply; if in doubt, have it checked whether a qualification obtained abroad is sufficient; additional instruction is recommended.

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

• Model class — A 3-tonne rough-terrain forklift has a clearly lower daily rate than a 5-tonne model or an MI 35 D ST5 with 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 rate. Weekly rental noticeably reduces the daily rate. Long-term rentals from three months usually include periodic inspection and maintenance in the price and bring the daily rate down to industrial level.

• Delivery and accessories — Delivered by low-loader to your site. Attachments such as side shift, fork positioner or rotator are charged separately.

You will receive a specific quote promptly after your request. → Check availability · Get in touch

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

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