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Manitou MTA 1255
Configuration: Powershift transmission 5 / 3 (F/R), Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 (95 kW) Tier 4 final
19 sourced values · Sources: Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | ≈ 6,401 mm |
| B | Overall height | ≈ 2,591 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | ≈ 3,505 mm |
| D | Ground clearance | ≈ 483 mm |
| E | Overall width | ≈ 2,540 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not published |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | ≈ 14,696 kg | Published: 32,399 lb Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Overall weight. |
| Max gross (laden) weight | Not published | Manitou MTA 1255 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. |
Dimensions
Undercarriage / tires
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage type | Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS | Published: Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Steering wheels (front / rear) 2 / 2; drive wheels (front / rear) 2 / 2. |
| Number of axles | 2 | Published: 2 Manitou MTA 1255 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 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Tire size | Not published | Manitou MTA 1255 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). |
Ground pressure
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max tire ground bearing pressure (floor loading) | Not published | Manitou MTA 1255 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 loads
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axle load, front (unladen/operating) | Not published | Manitou MTA 1255 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 1255 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 1255 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 1255 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. |
Engine
Hydraulics
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pump / aux flow | ≈ 151 L/min | Published: 40 gpm Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Hydraulic flow; printed '40 US gpm-4000 PSI'; pump type Axial piston. |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 27.6 MPa | Published: 4,000 psi Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Hydraulic pressure (printed with flow). |
Performance
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max travel speed | ≈ 32.2 km/h | Published: 20 mph Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Max travel speed. |
| Rated / lift capacity | ≈ 5,443 kg | Published: 12,000 lb Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Maximum capacity. |
| Lift / hinge-pin height | ≈ 16,942 mm | Published: 667 in Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 55 ft 7 in. Maximum lift height. |
| Max forward reach | ≈ 12,878 mm | Published: 507 in Manitou MTA 1255 product page (en-US), technical specifications tab (machine on tires with forks), imperial units. Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 42 ft 3 in. Maximum outreach. |
Similar models
| Brand | Model | Operating weight |
|---|---|---|
| Genie | GTH-1544 | ≈ 14,882 kg |
| Genie | GTH-1056 | ≈ 14,470 kg |
| JLG | 1055 | ≈ 14,398 kg |
| Skyjack | SJ1056 TH | ≈ 15,121 kg |
| JLG | 1255 | ≈ 15,181 kg |
| JLG | 1644 | ≈ 15,268 kg |
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