Manitex International Previews ConExpo 2011 Display

Feb. 18, 2011
Manitex International, a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough-terrain forklifts and special-mission-oriented vehicles, last week announced it will have an 11,000 square-foot display at ConExpo March 22-26 in the Gold Lot, booth 260. The display will feature Manitex's largest-ever collaborative display among its four North American-based manufacturing divisions — Manitex Inc., Manitex Liftking, Manitex Load King and Badger Equipment Co.

Manitex International, a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough-terrain forklifts and special-mission-oriented vehicles, last week announced it will have an 11,000 square-foot display at ConExpo March 22-26 in the Gold Lot, booth 260. The display will feature Manitex's largest-ever collaborative display among its four North American-based manufacturing divisions — Manitex Inc., Manitex Liftking, Manitex Load King and Badger Equipment Co.

Manitex Inc., the Georgetown, Texas-based boom truck manufacturer, will focus its display on three truck-mounted cranes illustrating the flexibility and capability of its flagship 50-ton platform. The first of these will be the 50155S. With 155 feet of powered boom, the 50155S is the only machine that provides 209 feet of working height with a single piece jib, with permit-free operation, according to the company. Second will be the 50110SHL, which offers 110 feet of powered boom. Third, Manitex will debut the newest member of the 50-ton family, the 50128S with 128 feet of powered boom, providing an intermediate boom length that is suited to the general construction market.

Manitex Liftking is the 43-year-old Toronto-based manufacturer of the Liftking, Noble, and Lowry and Schaeff brands, focused on a complete line of straight mast, telescopic and trailer-mounted rough-terrain forklifts for commercial and military applications. Manitex Liftking will feature its heavy-duty four-wheel drive, four-wheel steer 6,000- to 30,000-pound-capacity 6P44; the Noble RC60 6,000-pound capacity with inching capability and leaf-spring suspension for enhanced comfort and stability; and its construction workhorse, the 8,000-pound capacity two-wheel steer 8M22.

Badger Equipment Co., based in Winona, Minn., will display the newest model RT cab-down crane, the CD4430. This 30-ton crane is suited for heavy industries such as railroads, mining and petro-chemical facilities in need of this niche-type crane. Crane features include an oversized two-door cab, Cummins engine, three- and four- section boom options with 20-foot swing-away jib, and an LSI wireless load indicator system.

Elk Point, S.D.-based Manitex Load King will display a hydraulic-folding gooseneck trailer suited to the heavy construction, energy and railroad industries.

"In addition to the products on display, our booth will also include virtual displays of soon-to-be-introduced products from our North American divisions, as well as existing products from our latest addition, Italian-based CVS Ferrari,” said Scott Rolston, Manitex senior vice president – sales and marketing.

Manitex International is headquartered in Bridgeview, Ill.