Manitou bt 420 telehandler forklift Specs (1993-2001)

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.

Weight10,163 lb (4.61 t)
Nominal Load at COG4,409 lb (2 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height3,307 lb (1.5 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,543 lb (0.7 t)
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