Manitou enters the North American scissor lift market with two electric models

Manitou has entered the North American scissor lift market with the electric SE 1932 and SE 2632.

These new scissor lifts are purpose-built for construction, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, and equipment rental. Each was designed for performance, durability, safety, and low total cost of ownership, according to Manitou. 

The SE 1932 has a 19-foot platform height and the SE 2632 has a 26-foot platform height, both machines are battery-powered with efficient, reliable AC drive motor controls for positioning and a hydraulic-powered scissor lift. They are capable of indoor and outdoor work and both feature a basket capacity of 507 pounds for job site versatility. The compact design, zero turn footprint, and standard extendable three-position working platform make it extremely versatile in providing stable access in all applications.

Each Manitou scissor lift features 100 percent electric power with durable AC motors direct drive, proportional intuitive controls and joystick, and hydraulic lift technology that provides precision during operation.

"Scissor lifts are inherently easy, high-value, and safe machines with an established market and customer base. What these new Manitou models bring to the market is Manitou's unique innovations using hardened technology and the smoothest most precise operational controls out there," says Brian Rabe, product marketing manager, Manitou. "In construction and facility maintenance operations where you're often working near or in-between different structures and impediments, the ability to precisely move, raise or lower yourself to exactly where you need to get ensures productive, safe, and efficient operation."

The design of the scissor lifts focuses on intuitive operations

The work platform itself is built for optimal operator flexibility. A full-height swing gate ensures easy operator access to the work platform. The control interface within the basket can be moved to allow the operator to position the controls where they make the most sense — either based on operator preference or the type of work being done. 

The ground-level control panel is also intuitive for users and is aligned for visibility to the work platform. It features an integrated screen that is easy to read and puts machine diagnostics at the operator's fingertips. The electric operation of the scissor lifts also eliminates emissions in the work area and keeps sound levels at an absolute minimum.

The platform can be locked into three different positions to meet the needs of each application, and the rails can be lowered in a way that allows the lift to pass through doors less than 6.5 feet. Anti-rollover bars ensure stability regardless of ground conditions. Each model also features side and rear fork pockets for lifting and placing the lift with a forklift, making it easy to load onto trucks for the rental industry or to simplify the movement of the lift around a job site.

"We know these machines are all about providing improved access, so we have designed them to really optimize the ability to get near and into the places they need to work," says Rabe. "From the compact footprint to zero inner turning radius and ease of transport, these lifts will get you up to your workspace more effectively and efficiently than any other models out there."

Ease of service and low lifetime TCO

Each scissor lift was designed and built by Manitou, and produced in Manitou's factory which keeps the machine simple with its tested technology — minimizing downtime and lifetime total cost of ownership. Scissor arm pivot points are maintenance-free, and key operational points and joints have all been designed to prevent water infiltration to reduce opportunity for corrosion. 

AC/DC motors are all controlled by a single drive for greater simplicity, and the structure of the machine itself is designed of high-quality steel and components for optimal reliability. Each lift comes standard with Manitou telematics including six years of connectivity to the EasyMANAGER fleet management system to track service intervals, machine location, and health.

"A big piece of the total cost of ownership equation — and the utilization equation for rental businesses — is that the machine is operational and available at all times with minimal downtime, and we've designed these lifts to withstand operational environments of all kinds," says Rabe. "They are built simply, durable, and with easy access to service points for ease of ownership."