16M DIESEL ARTICULATING BOOM

Manitou 160ATJ – 16.01m Diesel Boom Lift: Master of Rough Terrain Access

The Manitou 160ATJ is an articulated aerial work platform engineered for reliability and efficiency in the most demanding outdoor environments. Combining a formidable working envelope with advanced rough-terrain capabilities, it provides operators with safe, stable, and precise access to heights of over 16 meters, making it an indispensable asset for construction, maintenance, and various industrial applications.

Features

• 16.01m (52 ft 6 in) Max. Working Height: Offers a substantial vertical reach, allowing operators to safely access elevated work points on various structures and installations.
• 14.01m (46 ft) Max. Platform Height: The height of the platform floor when fully extended.
• Excellent 8.3m (27 ft 3 in) Max. Horizontal Outreach: Provides a significant horizontal reach, enabling operators to access work areas over obstacles or challenging landscapes, enhancing versatility.
• 230 kg (507 lbs) Platform Capacity: Can safely lift 230 kg, typically accommodating two operators along with their tools and materials, ensuring productivity at height.
• Rough Terrain Performance:
  • 4-Wheel Drive (4WD): Ensures superior traction and mobility on challenging surfaces like mud, sand, gravel, and uneven ground.
  • 4-Wheel Steering with Crab Mode: Offers exceptional manoeuvrability in tight spaces. The "crab steer" mode allows the machine to move diagonally, which is invaluable for precise positioning.
  • Oscillating Front Axle (often standard or optional): Provides improved stability and traction by keeping all wheels on the ground, even on very uneven terrain.
  • High Ground Clearance: Allows the machine to navigate over obstacles and rough patches without getting stuck.
  • Up to 45% Gradeability: Capable of climbing significant inclines even when stowed, enabling access to challenging sites.
• Diesel Engine Power: Powered by a reliable diesel engine (e.g., Kubota D1105-E4B, 18.5 kW / 24.5 hp), providing consistent power and endurance for extended outdoor operation.
• Articulated Boom Design: The "articulated" nature of the boom (multiple pivot points) allows for "up-and-over" capabilities, enabling the platform to reach over obstacles like buildings, pipes, or equipment.
• Proportional Controls & Simultaneous Movements: Features proportional controls for smooth, precise, and controlled movements of the boom and platform. The ability to perform 4 simultaneous movements (e.g., drive, steer, boom extend, basket rotate) significantly increases efficiency and reduces working time.
• Operator Comfort & Safety:
  • Large, Fully Galvanized Basket: Provides a spacious and secure working area, often with a non-slip floor and a robust guard rail.
  • Platform Rotation (90° right / 90° left): Allows operators to precisely orient the basket without repositioning the entire machine.
  • Audible Alarm & Illuminated Indicators: Alerts operators to issues such as machine leveling, overload, or lowering.
  • Overload Protection System: Prevents lifting if the platform capacity is exceeded.
  • Tilt Sensor: Automatically halts aggravating movements if the machine exceeds a safe operating angle.
  • Emergency Stop Buttons: Located on both the platform and ground control panels for immediate shutdown.
  • Foam-Filled Tyres: Provides puncture resistance for continuous operation on debris-strewn sites.
• Compact Stowed Dimensions: Despite its reach, the 160ATJ has relatively compact stowed dimensions (e.g., approx. 4.44m length, 2.30m width, 2.37m height), facilitating transport between sites.
• Diagnostic Tools: Equipped with diagnostic tools to simplify troubleshooting and maintenance.
• 230V Auxiliary Power to Platform (optional/standard): Allows for the use of power tools directly from the basket

Applications

The Manitou 160ATJ is highly sought after for a wide range of outdoor applications:

• General Construction: Steel erection, cladding installation, roofing, painting, and general facade work.
• Building Maintenance: Maintenance of industrial facilities, stadiums, commercial buildings, and infrastructure.
• Utilities & Telecommunications: Installation and maintenance of overhead lines, streetlights, and communication equipment.
• Arboriculture: Tree trimming and maintenance where ground access is rough.
• Outdoor Events: Setting up staging, lighting, and sound equipment at large outdoor venues.
• Industrial Facilities: Maintenance in large warehouses, airports, shipping ports, and factories with outdoor access requirements.
• Heavy Industry: Work in chemical plants, refineries, and other challenging industrial environments.