Manitou MLA 5-50 H
The Manitou MLA 5-50 H is a compact articulated loader with a 36 kW (48 hp) Stage V engine, an unladen weight of 2,678 kg and a static tipping load of 1,880 kg with bucket. It has a parallel loader arm and combines high lift capacity with high lift height.
- Engine power
- 36/ 48 kW/ HK
- Operating Weight
- 2,678 t
- Tipping load
- 1,47 - 1,88 t
Description
The Manitou MLA 5-50 H is a compact articulated loader that combines high lift capacity with high lift height. Manitou describes it as the biggest of its small lineup with the standard parallel loader arm. MLA is Manitou’s designation for articulated loaders.
According to the Manitou MLA 5-50 H product page, the machine has a 36 kW (48 hp) engine and an unladen weight of 2,678 kg (with forks and a 4-post canopy). Static tipping load is 1,880 kg with bucket (straight) and 1,650 kg (full turn), and 1,470 kg with forks (straight) and 1,295 kg (full turn). Maximum height of the bucket pivot point is 3,070 mm. The MLA 5-50 H is part of the range of Manitou articulated loaders at Hesselberg.
The machine has a three-cylinder Perkins 403J-E17T engine that meets Stage V, with a torque of 166 Nm at 1,600 rpm. The transmission is hydrostatic with two gears forward and reverse, and top speed is 20 km/h, with 30 km/h as an option. The hydraulics deliver 60 l/min at 207 bar. The fuel tank holds 65 litres and the hydraulic tank 50 litres.
The machine is 1,330 mm wide (less bucket) and has a bucket width of 1,520 mm. Articulation angle is 40°, oscillation angle is 11°, wheelbase is 1,770 mm and ground clearance is 356 mm. Dump height is 2,301 mm.
The MLA 5-50 H is available with an open canopy or a closed cabin for added comfort. In addition to the standard features, there is a list of options so you can tailor the machine for comfort or performance. Manitou lists 16 categories of compatible attachments, including buckets, forks, clamps, a dozer blade, an angle broom and an auger.
If you need a smaller machine, take a look at the MLA 4-50 H. If you need a larger machine, take a look at the MLA 5-60 H-Z.
If you will be operating the machine yourself, you can read more about our heavy equipment operator course.
As the supplier of Manitou in Norway, Hesselberg helps you with machine selection, service and parts. Contact us for a no-obligation quote on the MLA 5-50 H.



