New Manitou Fully Compliant AS, 10 m Vertical Mast Boom
New Manitou 100 VJR, greater performance & productivity, 2 persons or 200 kg outdoor usage
Tested to be fully compliant to AS1418.10: 2011
Large outreach, compact dimensions for work in restricted areas
Popular in industrial applications, the 100 VJR vertical platform is designed with a vertical telescopic mast to work in restricted areas, are equipped with a jib to give 3.15 m. outreach performance. The new Manitou 100 VJR has indoor and outdoor rating of 200 kg or 2 persons, making it the highest capacity telescopic vertical boom on the Australian market. Coupled with a large basket 2 persons can work in comfort.
The Australian version of the 100 VJR, one of Europe’s most popular vertical masts has been modified to comply with the AS1418.10 2011 latest version of the standard.
Manitou took the opportunity to modify the design and also increase the rating to a 200 kg rating for both indoor and outdoor use. The previous design of the 100 VJR gave 2 persons indoor rating and a 1 person outdoor rating. The new Manitou 100 VJR now has 2 persons indoor and outdoor rating making it the only vertical boom type mast on the market with this feature.
Other features of the 100 VJR as simple operators controls with proportional movements. Integrated tool box storage area, ease of access to the basket and a simple and reliable load limiting system in accordance with AS1418.10: 2011.
The VJR vertical platform has been enhanced to improve overall performance and efficiency.
Stuart Walker, Managing Director at Manitou commented:
“We are expecting strong growth in the vertical boom market in the years to come as these products offer greater access and flexibility to users over scissors and some articulating booms. Originally designed for industrial, commercial maintenance work, the 100 VJR will continue to find new uses and users and with the Manitou they even look good enough to use in retail and not look out of place. We challenge any rental company or user to try the 100 VJR to truly appreciate the benefits of this machine”.
The 100 VJR will be showed at the HRIA Convention in Adelaide this year.