RECORD MAKER IN TRANSPORT 1

SAVE MORE FUEL

6R 185

6R 250

DLG-POWERMIX-TRANSPORT TEST 2.0 TOP 5 RANKING.

#1: John Deere 6250R / 6R 250¹ 348 + 16 349 + 14

PUMA 220 MC

#2: John Deere 6R 185² 358 + 28 363 + 31

#3: Case Puma 220 MC³

#4: Valtra T254 Versu⁴

#5: Fendt 724 Vario⁵

Since 2018, the John Deere 6R 250 is leading in the DLG-PowerMix-Transport Test 2.0 (Transport application)¹ – at 348 g/kWh Diesel and 16 g/kWh DEF, the 6R 250 delivered the lowest fuel consumption compared to all competitors tested so far¹. 6R 250 saves you more fuel on transport.

371 + 15 g/kWh (FUEL + DEF)

¹ Profi Test Results, Tractor-Test “John Deere 6250R: More Vario”, 06/2018; www.profi.de DLG-PowerMix-Transport Test 2.0 (Transport application): page 10 to 16; https://pruefberichte.dlg.org/fi lestorage/0618_John_Deere_6250R.pdf

² DLG-PowerMix Test Nr.7369; (www.dlg.org)

³ Profi 09-2019 page 10 to 16 (www.profi.de)

⁴ Profi 08-2018 page 10 to 16 (www.profi.de)

⁵ Profi 11-2021 page 14 to 20 (www.profi.de)

Ultra-compact, lightweight handlers with generous lift and reach performance

A new range of ultra-compact telehandlers, capable of being transported between work sites on trailers behind conventional farm pick-ups, has been added to Manitou’s line-up. David Williams enjoyed an early test drive.

The new handlers are available in the UK in traditional Manitou red, and Gehl yellow. They are manufactured at Manitou’s Lille, France factory and come with the same build quality and high standard of nish as larger models in the Manitou range.

Two models

There are two models in each brand – including the ULM (Ultra-Light Manitou) 412H capable of lifting 1,250kg to 4.3m and the ULM 415H with larger diameter lift rams which can lift 1,500kg to 4.3m. Equivalent Gehl versions are the GCT 3-14 and the GCT 3-14+. Weight without an attachment is from only 2,550kg for the ULM 412H, and from 2,700kg for the ULM 415H.

The machines are approximately 30cm narrower than the popular compact MLT625 model, at just 1.49m wide, and 1.92m high. Full lift capacity is available to maximum lift height, and then the boom can be extended forward up to one metre, allowing attachments to reach over the sides of high-sided trailers.

Convenient transport

For transport, a conventional 10x6ft trailer can be used with the boom projecting over the drawbar; but a 12x6 trailer is the best option, suggested the Manitou UK team at the mid-December demonstration.

Target markets include equestrian businesses, dairy farms, hobby farms, horticultural, and livestock rearing enterprises – but the nimble handlers are ideal for operation anywhere space is limited and will have special appeal to businesses with multiple sites.

The ground clearance is 29cm, and 4wd is standard with limited slip di erentials front and rear.

The boom has duplex construction made from two U-shaped sections and there is a choice of three headstock options including a fourpoint carriage, a skid-steer carriage and a Euro carriage. A Manitou-style hitch isn’t available.

Compact but comfortable cab

The cab is narrower than on standard models. At 66cm the internal width is compact but adequate. Controls are on a oating armrest and, like other Manitou machines include double switch buttons which can be moved around the control panel to suit the user and application, and pop-up screen noti cations. Manitou versions which are likely to be the most popular for agricultural applications have the JSM joystick. Gehl models, more likely to be sold for industrial and construction site use, have a traditional joystick design.

Even though the cab is smaller than a typical farm handler, there is good all-around vision from the seat. There are no roof bars, and a polycarbonate roof window provides a clear view when handling loads at maximum height. The dashboard and windscreen base are low, so the view to the front is good. The engine hood and boom are low, and hoses are routed internally to maximise the view to the right.

The cab features ROPS and FOPS protection.

Power and ow

Power is from a Yanmar 3-cyl diesel engine with 35.1hp and meeting Stage 5 emissions standards using a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate lter. The transmission is a two-speed hydrostatic. Additional features include ‘inching’ using the braking pedal and an automatic