Manitou and Gehl have entered the Stand-on Track Loader market, unveiling the Manitou 1050 SRT and the Gehl SRT105 at Equip Expo.
Their launch theme is “Stand Your Ground. Own Every Job.” centered around developing a compact stand-on track loader from the ground up based on customer feedback, to build a better, intuitive, easy to service machine, that can tackle any job put in front of it.
“We are excited to launch our New SRT Stand-on Loaders to the North American market,” says Brad Boehler, president of Manitou Group North America. “We've been asked to design a stand-on loader for several years, and after thorough testing and very positive customer feedback, we have a product that will shake up the industry, delivering on high performance, reliability and exclusive features only from Manitou and Gehl. It has been rewarding to watch our teams develop this project from the ground up and now with the product release we are ready to capture new market share in this growing segment for our dealers and rental partners.”
These all-new SRT's are designed for landscapers, tree care services and equipment rental customers looking for a durable and stable compact loader that can perform several tasks. The chassis of the 1050 SRT and SRT105, integrates the proven IdealTraxTM, automatic track tensioning system, exclusive to Manitou and Gehl RT and VT Series track loaders.
This feature allows proper tension to be automatically applied to the stand-on loader at all times, from start up to shut down, which in turn extends track life by 15 percent, eliminates manual grease-gun tension adjustments in the field and provides more machine stability while operating.
Each unit is powered by a 23.2 hp Yanmar turbo diesel engine, with top class travel speeds up to 5.3 mph to quickly move across job sites and fast cycle times to maximize productivity. The radial lift arm design delivers exceptional breakout forces, lift up to 3,802 lbs. and tilt up to 2,711 lbs., with low ground pressure needed for heavy-duty digging, grading, backfilling, dumping and more prying power.
Rated operating capacities for the SRT loaders are 1,050 lbs. at 35 percent tipping load and 1,500 lbs. at 50 percent tipping load with a height to hinge pin at 86.1 in. for low sided trailer loading. The machine operating weight is only 3,430 lbs., allowing for easy transportation on a trailer, leaving plenty of room and capacity to load-up a few attachments.
Versatility, Manitou Group Attachments
To meet the demand for equipment rental, landscapers, tree care professionals and contractors Manitou Group offers several mini stand-on loader attachments to pair with the Manitou 1050 SRT and Gehl SRT105. This full attachment lineup includes; heavy-duty log grapples, root rakes, power rakes, high-torque stump grinders, mowers, trenchers, augers, brooms, breakers, snowblowers, buckets, blades and more.
A unique feature on the SRTs is the selectable auxiliary hydraulic max flow. This allows operators to select the exact hydraulic flow required by the attachment, from 25 percent to 100 percent, in just a few clicks within the machine's display menu to optimize attachment performance.
Additional SRT Stand-on Loader Exclusives
In addition to IdealTraxTM, the SRTs come standard with a few other exclusive innovations, focusing on uptime and safety. Trailer loading and steep ramps are among the highest-risk moments on a job site. The exclusive fold-up platform allows the operator to flip up the platform floor and guide the machine on foot at a reduced speed when loading onto trailers. This means operators no longer have to stand on the equipment at steep angles while loading onto a truck bed.
Another Manitou Group exclusive on the SRTs is creep mode with a selectable power boost. Creep mode delivers full auxiliary hydraulic horsepower while allowing precise, millimeter-level ground speed control when powering high demand attachments, such as stump grinders, snowblowers, trenchers etc.
Customers Asked, Manitou Group Listened
Driven by direct feedback from landscapers and tree professionals, the new Stand-on Loader features multiple integrated solutions to carry your tools, accessories and gear. This includes a standard integrated SRT toolbox built on the left side of the machine chassis, creating the ability to haul larger tools, hammers, and grease guns inside the machine.
Coming in 2027, and shown on display at Equip Expo, Manitou Group has designed optional side storage bins and are large enough to carry diesel cans, oil, tools, bags and other accessories.
“Stand-on Loaders are heavily used in landscaping and tree care maintenance applications,” said Aaron Milleville, SRT Product Manager. “We wanted to create something adaptable for these industries, where operators could haul everything they need; gas cans, grease guns, oil cans, hammers, chainsaws, you name it. After working with our teams, we developed just that; customized storage bins, long tool holders, created a chainsaw mount, and added a toolbox inside our machine, to help operators work more efficiently without taking multiple trips back to the truck in order to grab a saw to cut a log, or take a quick break to refuel.”
Operator Centric Control Station
The SRT operator control station features ergonomic knee padding to reduce fatigue on long trips and responsive joysticks with grip bars for operator comfort and precise control. A high- visibility 5” color screen displays all machines functions including, hour meter, fuel, selected flow auxiliary hydraulics, creep mode, and even IdealTraxTM can be controlled within the display menu. The platform is integrated with a full operator presence system, which triggers auto idle and auto stop on the machine for increased fuel efficiency. There is also a 12V power port to charge and utilize power tools along with 2 cup holders within the work station.
High-output front and adjustable rear work lights come standard, providing 360 degree LED visibility. This allows machine operation to continue at night and when low light is present. The rear lights can be rotated outward to illuminate the left and right sightlines of the jobsite and can be adjusted as necessary.
Equip Expo marked the official North American launch of the SRT stand-on loader models. Start of production will ramp up in Nov. 2026 with deliveries to dealer and rental companies at the first of the year.
For more information on Manitou and Gehl and the entire lineup of products, services, connected technologies and more, visit Manitou.com and Gehl.com.
