Manitou MTA 1242

Configuration: Powershift transmission 5 / 3 (F/R), Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 (95 kW) Tier 4 final

Dimension diagram

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	≈ 12,134 kg	Published: 26,751 lb Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Overall weight.
Max gross (laden) weight	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 6,299 mm	Published: 248 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 20 ft 8 in. Length to face of forks. With forks 24 ft 8 in.
Overall width	≈ 2,540 mm	Published: 100 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 8 ft 4 in.
Overall height	≈ 2,464 mm	Published: 97 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 8 ft 1 in.
Wheelbase	≈ 3,505 mm	Published: 138 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 11 ft 6 in.
Track gauge / tread	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.
Ground clearance	≈ 483 mm	Published: 19 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 1 ft 7 in.
Turning radius	≈ 3,912 mm	Published: 154 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 12 ft 10 in. External turning radius.

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS	Published: Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Steering wheels (front / rear) 2 / 2; drive wheels (front / rear) 2 / 2.
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tire size not stated on the sheet (tires type: Pneumatic).

Spec	Value	Source
Max tire ground bearing pressure (floor loading)	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.
Axle load, front (laden/max)	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Deutz TCD 3.6 L4, Tier 4 final	Published: Deutz TCD 3.6 L4, Tier 4 final Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net power	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; the sheet gives an engine power without stating SAE gross/net (stored as power_gross).
Gross power	95 kW ⚠ The manufacturer does not state the rating standard (gross or net). Filed as gross power; compare with care.	Published: 95 kW Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 127 Hp / 95 kW; SAE gross/net not stated.
Displacement	≈ 3.61 L	Published: 220 in³ Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed '4 - 220 in³' (cylinders - capacity).
Rated speed	Not published	Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the product-page technical sheet.

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	≈ 151 L/min	Published: 40 gpm Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Hydraulic flow; printed '40 US gpm-4000 PSI'; pump type Axial piston.
System / relief pressure	≈ 27.6 MPa	Published: 4,000 psi Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Hydraulic pressure (printed with flow).

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	≈ 35.4 km/h	Published: 22 mph Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Max travel speed.
Rated / lift capacity	≈ 5,443 kg	Published: 12,000 lb Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum capacity.
Lift / hinge-pin height	≈ 12,954 mm	Published: 510 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 42 ft 6 in. Maximum lift height.
Max forward reach	≈ 8,687 mm	Published: 342 in Manitou MTA 1242 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 28 ft 6 in. Maximum outreach.

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