In specification terms, the Manitou bt 420 telehandler forklift (1993-2001) shows low engine power at 38.9 hp (29 kW) alongside low weight at 10,163 lb (4.61 t). It also has capacity at full forward reach of 1,543 lb (0.7 t).
Specification profile
Telehandler • 1993-2001
Weight: 10,163 lb (4.61 t)Engine power: 38.9 hp (29 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 1,543 lb (0.7 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 3,307 lb (1.5 t)
10,163 lb (4.61 t)Weight
38.9 hp (29 kW)Engine power
1,543 lb (0.7 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
3,307 lb (1.5 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
13.2 ft (4.01 m)Lifting Height
9.28 ft (2.83 m)Max. Reach Horizontal
19.7 in (500 mm)Centre of Gravity
4,409 lb (2 t)Nominal Load at COG
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
38.9 hp (29 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
10,163 lb (4.61 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Forward Reach
Low
1,543 lb (0.7 t)
Low 661 lb (0.3 t)Typical 2,841 lb (1.29 t)High 11,993 lb (5.44 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach is well below the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Lift Height
Low
3,307 lb (1.5 t)
Low 1,653 lb (0.75 t)Typical 6,698 lb (3.04 t)High 19,842 lb (9 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height is well below the typical figure.
Max. Reach Horizontal
Low
9.28 ft (2.83 m)
Low 7.84 ft (2.39 m)Typical 21.4 ft (6.53 m)High 44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal is well below the typical figure.
Lifting Height
Low
13.2 ft (4.01 m)
Low 13.2 ft (4.01 m)Typical 32.2 ft (9.81 m)High 57.6 ft (17.6 m)
Lifting Height is well below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Related measurements
Additional published measurements that share the same unit.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Manitou |
|---|---|
| Model | bt 420 telehandler forklift |
| Category | Telehandler |
| Model year / production | 1993-2001 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power38.9 hp (29 kW)
Dimensions
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,543 lb (0.7 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height3,307 lb (1.5 t)
Lifting Height13.2 ft (4.01 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal9.28 ft (2.83 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight10,163 lb (4.61 t)
Nominal Load at COG4,409 lb (2 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine typek.A.
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeHY
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres265/70 R 19/28
Features
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesBT
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo

