Manitou ha presentato il MRT 4070 al CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 come nuovo modello ad alto sbraccio della propria gamma di sollevatori telescopici rotativi. La copertura pubblicata del lancio indica come specifiche principali un’altezza massima di sollevamento di circa 39.9 m, una portata massima di 7 t e uno sbraccio orizzontale di 26.8 m.
Questi valori collocano il MRT 4070 in una categoria specializzata. Da soli, non indicano all’acquirente ciò che la macchina può sollevare a 40 m, allo sbraccio massimo o con un’attrezzatura specifica.
## Specifiche principali pubblicate
Launch coverage reports a 211 hp engine with a continuously variable transmission, Easy Step cab access and remote-control functions. The model’s 131 ft marketing shorthand corresponds to approximately 40 m of maximum lift height.
For comparison, JLG’s official R13100 page lists a 97 ft maximum lift height, 86 ft maximum forward reach and 13,200 lb rated capacity. JLG separately publishes 5,500 lb capacity at maximum height and 440 lb at maximum reach. That difference between rated capacity and capacity at the edge of the load chart is exactly why buyers should not compare rotating telehandlers on model names or headline tonnage alone.
| Voce pubblicata | Manitou MRT 4070 | JLG R13100 |
|—|—:|—:|
| Altezza massima di sollevamento | circa 39.9 m / 131 ft | 29.6 m / 97 ft |
| Portata massima | circa 7,000 kg / 15,400 lb | 6,000 kg / 13,200 lb |
| Sbraccio massimo | circa 26.8 m / 88 ft | 26 m / 86 ft |
La tabella confronta esclusivamente le specifiche principali pubblicate. Non rappresenta un’equivalenza di prezzo, produttività o applicazione.
## Ciò che il materiale di lancio non dimostra
Manitou’s launch coverage does not provide a public list price that supports a universal USD 380,000 to 480,000 transaction range. It also does not establish a fixed USD 120,000 to 200,000 saving against a factory-direct alternative, a standard utilization rate, or a single delivery lead time for every market.
Questi valori dipendono dalla configurazione nazionale, dal pacchetto emissioni, dalle attrezzature, dalla garanzia, dall’ambito di intervento del concessionario, dal trasporto, dai dazi, dalla messa in servizio e dalla data dell’offerta. Devono provenire da offerte scritte e confrontabili dei fornitori, non da una fascia di mercato priva di fonti.
## La checklist dell’acquirente
Chiedete a ogni fornitore selezionato il diagramma di carico e la configurazione esatti alla base della sua offerta. Come minimo, confrontate:
– capacity at the required lift height and forward reach;
– outrigger footprint, setup limits and ground-bearing requirements;
– attachment recognition and the approved attachment list;
– engine emissions configuration for the destination market;
– remote-control functions and local operator requirements;
– transport dimensions and dismantling needs;
– parts availability, diagnostic access and response-time commitments;
– warranty coverage, commissioning and operator training;
– a delivered price with freight, duty and local charges separated.
For a China-direct proposal, identify the manufacturer and exact model. Require a serialised load chart, applicable conformity documents and a parts list tied to that configuration. A generic “30 to 40 m” specification is not comparable to a named production model.
For a rental fleet, residual value and service coverage belong in the model, but utilization must come from the fleet’s own records. For a contractor or tender buyer, check whether an approved-brand list, dealer response time or third-party certification is a scored requirement before treating a lower equipment price as an equivalent bid.
The MRT 4070’s 40 m reach is a meaningful product development. The procurement decision starts after that headline: at the exact load point, support contract, compliance package and delivered quotation.
## Sources
– [Construction Mirror, Manitou MRT 4070 launch at CONEXPO 2026](https://constructionmirror.com/manitou-group-unveils-new-compact-loaders-and-mrt-4070-rotating-telehandler-at-conexpo-2026/)
– [HeavyQuip Magazine, Manitou at CONEXPO 2026](https://www.heavyquipmag.com/2026/04/02/298622/)
– [Industrial Vehicle Technology International, Manitou CONEXPO range](https://www.ivtinternational.com/news/construction/conexpo-manitou-group-expands-compact-loader-and-electric-ranges.html)
– [JLG R13100 official specifications](https://www.jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/rotating/r13100)
– [Manitou MRT Vision+ range](https://www.manitou.com/en-US/our-range-of-mrt-privilege-plus-rotary-telescopic-handlers)