Manitou MT1340 SLT Telehandler Hire
A rough-terrain telescopic handler for lifting, placing and material handling on construction sites. Hired wet, with the operator included.
Manitou MT1340 SLT Telehandler Specifications
The Manitou MT1340 SLT is WAFCON's telehandler, a rough-terrain telescopic machine built on a Perkins diesel with a 13.0 m maximum lift height and 4,000 kg capacity at 500 mm load centre. Where excavators and TLBs move earth, the telehandler moves material, lifting building supplies, pallets and equipment around a site or up to height.
Machine Specs
| Manufacturer | Manitou BF |
|---|---|
| Model | MT1340 SLT (Maniscopic) |
| Series | 3-E2 |
| Year | 2004 |
| Machine Type | Rough-terrain telescopic handler |
| Engine | Perkins 1104C-44 Turbo, 4-cylinder, 4.4 L |
| Power | 74.5 kW (100 hp) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 10.5-11.2 t, configuration dependent |
| Maximum Capacity | 4,000 kg at 500 mm load centre |
| Maximum Lift Height | 13.0 m |
| Maximum Forward Reach | 9.35 m |
| Capacity at Full Reach | Approx. 1.3 t |
| Tyres | 440/80-24 |
| Travel Speed | Approx. 25 km/h |
| Hydraulics | Approx. 260 bar; hydraulic oil approx. 126 L |
| Cab | Enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab, stabilisers fitted |
Best Suited For
Material Lifting
Lifting building supplies, pallets and equipment around a construction site.
High-Reach Placement
Placing material at height up to 13.0 m maximum lift, beyond scaffolding or ladder reach.
Site Logistics
Moving material between storage areas and working areas on larger sites.
Roof & Structure Work
Lifting trusses, blocks and building material to upper floors or roof level.
Why Hire the MT1340 SLT from WAFCON
This Manitou MT1340 SLT Telehandler is part of WAFCON's own fleet, based in Philippi and maintained for hire across Cape Town. Contact us to confirm current availability for your dates.
For digging and earthworks alongside your lifting work, see our excavator hire and TLB hire pages, or view the full WAFCON fleet.
Send the Site Location
Tell us where the job is in Cape Town so we can check availability for this machine.
Confirm the Work Needed
Share the type of work, access details and when you need the machine on site.
Get Availability and a Price
We confirm the MT1340 SLT, the operator and the wet-rate price, and arrange delivery on our flatbed.
Request a MT1340 SLT Hire Quote
Send your site location, the work involved and your dates. We come back with availability and a wet-rate price, operator included.
MT1340 SLT FAQs
What is a telehandler used for?
A telehandler lifts and places material such as building supplies, pallets and equipment, including at height, using a telescopic boom.
What is the maximum lift height of the MT1340 SLT?
The MT1340 SLT reaches a maximum lift height of 13.0 m, with 9.35 m maximum forward reach.
What is the maximum lifting capacity?
Maximum capacity is 4,000 kg at 500 mm load centre, reducing to approximately 1.3 t at full reach.
What should I send for a telehandler quote?
Send your site location, what needs lifting or placing, the height or reach required and when you need the machine on site.

