Construction Industry News
Manitou has unveiled its first hydrogen fuel cell telehandler and plans to launch a 100% hydrogen telehandler in 2026.
The hydrogen program is part of the French manufacturer's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its machines by 34% per hour by 2030.
The hydrogen telehandler is based on a diesel model with a lifting height of 15 metres. The prototype follows Manitou's unveiling of electric telehandlers and all-terrain work platforms at Germany's Bauma in October. The company says it sees hydrogen as a "mid-term alternative" for its customers.
Manitou has opened a green hydrogen station where it will test its hydrogen prototype along with other hydrogen technology. The company focuses not only on hydrogen fuel cells, but also on hydrogen combustion engines. It says it will use the solution that works best for customers.
It plans to test its hydrogen machines alongside electric ones to gauge their range. When testing its new prototype, Manitou plans to focus on "ensuring range and reliability in real-world conditions, while testing component durability."
The hydrogen telehandler will be sent to construction sites for testing to gather feedback by the end of 2023, the company says. A hydrogen-powered rotating telehandler is also being developed and is expected to be unveiled soon.
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