Manitou Launches New Large-Frame Skid Steers & Compact Track Loaders

WEST BEND, Wis. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Manitou has launched five all-new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 pounds to 3,600 pounds. Each new model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

Big Machine Strength & Performance

The five new models introduced by Manitou are all built with a vertical lift design optimized for truck loading, as well as lifting and placing palletized materials. Strong cast links built standard into each model also make these extremely successful in ground engaging applications and ensuring they work well as a strong attachment platform.

Hinge pin heights range up to 136 inches to make these machines ideal for loading and reaching into large/high trucks, and lifting/placing materials to higher points.  

Rated operating capacities are further increased up to 3,800 pounds with the addition of optional counterweights that also serve as protective guarding for the rear of the machine. And load sensing hydraulics help the machine determine the amount of hydraulic load required for each job, which improves performance and fuel economy.

All-New Design & Manitou Exclusives

The Manitou design and engineering team worked to incorporate existing Manitou exclusive technologies such as the IdealTrax track-tensioning system and IdealAccess foldable door with all-new design features that deliver practical benefits to machine operation and performance. IdealTrax, which automatically tensions the track to its desired tension upon startup and relieves that tension when the machine is turned off, now engages directly through the in-cab display (versus at the back of the machine in previous models).

An ultra-modern lift-arm design slopes away from the operator at the top of the arm and allows for hydraulic lines to run inside of the arm or underneath it for greater protection. The contouring of the arms also prevents material from building up on the machine and improves visibility for the operator down to the side of the machine. Comfort ride control (boom suspension) is now standard and incorporated into the design, which reduces spillage and improves operator comfort. Skid-steer models feature an adjustable arm down-stop to accommodate different tire sizes depending on the application.

Each machine comes standard with a sloped roof and large skylight that minimizes the front upper cross section for better visibility when loading trucks, feed mixers, or placing materials at height. An optional Level 2 Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) both improves the protection of the cab and provides a robust protective bracket for the machine’s front LED work lights.

Lighting plays an important role in the new design, with 360-degree illumination available, along with the option to add a beacon on top of the machine for greater jobsite awareness. This includes the standard rear LED position lights, turn signals and front work lights, as well as optional road lights (low beam/high beam/turn signal), hazard lights, and optional side lights tucked under the lift arm. The front work lights even feature an egress time delay to ensure safety around the machine in lowlight conditions.    

Greater Feature Standardization Improves the Operating Experience

A central focus of the introduction of the new large-frame lineup was the addition of a considerably more robust set of standard features, aimed at simplifying the overall ordering process and delivering a more premium owning and operating experience in line with Manitou’s quality commitment.

Standard features include a foot pedal for both throttle and deceleration, cabin dome lights, 12V and USB charging ports with device storage areas, and removable rubber floor mats that include a drain that goes through to the bottom of the machine for easy clean out.

The cab is large and spacious with an adjustable workstation that allows each operator to adjust their orientation in the cab to their preference. This includes pilot joysticks attached to the seat to move with the operator, a seat and armrests that adjust independently based on operator preference, and a removable footrest for comfort and bracing.

The new large-frame skid steers and CTLs also feature a new 7-inch color display that displays critical machine settings, engine information, service intervals and other machine information critical to daily use. An all-new backlit ergonomic keypad on the right-hand side of the cab (facing forward) features new and patent-pending innovations. This keypad features keyless start and is where security codes are entered, lights are controlled, HVAC controls are turned on and off, auxiliary hydraulics are engaged, and other critical machine functions are maintained with an intuitive jog dial. It also includes Manitou’s smart throttle that senses the input speed and adjusts the acceleration rate — and it always starts at low idle for safety and fuel efficiency. Optional creep mode is additionally controlled through this keypad and the monitor, which allows the operator to independently set machine travel speeds from the engine throttle to better match road speeds to desired attachment performance, for applications such as brooms and cold planers.

The Mission: Lowering Total Cost of Ownership

Service is made simple through intelligent engine compartment design and easy access to daily service checks and fill points. The tilt-up hydraulic cooler serves a double purpose of enabling a low profile to improve visibility to the rear of the machine and allowing for improved access to service points in the engine compartment, while discouraging the buildup of jobsite dust and debris. That cooling fan comes with optional reversing capabilities — either at scheduled intervals or on-demand — to improve cooling performance and to keep the engine compartment clear of debris.

These new large-frame loaders are “Manitou Connected Machines” that provide instant remote access to recent activity, operation codes, CAN data and service alerts. Owners/operators stay connected on-the-go with the myManitou mobile app, where they can monitor machine location, fuel levels, operating hours and set geofences for added control and security. For fleet and business management, EasyMANAGER tracks service intervals, pinpoints machine locations, and quickly identifies diagnostic codes from one centralized platform.

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