280TJ Manitou Manlift
- Max. lifting height: 27.75 m
- Max. capacity: 350 kg
- Engine power (kW): 34.30 kW
20m Boom Lift for Sale in UAE | Rough-Terrain Aerial Work Platform | Authorised Manitou Dealer
The Manitou 200 ATJ is a diesel-powered articulated telescopic aerial work platform built for the UAE’s most demanding construction, maintenance, and industrial access applications. With a 20m working height, 12m horizontal outreach, 8m up-and-over clearance, and a 355° rotating turret, it places two operators precisely where they need to be — above, around, and beyond the obstacles that prevent standard boom lifts from reaching their target.
Its 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steer, crab steering, active oscillating front axle, and 40% gradeability are not optional extras — they are standard equipment engineered for exactly the kind of rough, uneven, and sandy ground conditions UAE construction sites produce every day.
Al Shirawi Enterprises is the authorised Manitou dealer in the UAE and the first dealer in the entire Middle East to achieve Manitou’s Top 100 Partner Dealer status — awarded in 2022 for ranking among the top 100 Manitou dealers globally.
Full Manitou 200 ATJ manlift specifications — available for sale in UAE from Al Shirawi Enterprises
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Working Height | 20.28 m |
| Maximum Platform Height | 18.28 m |
| Maximum Horizontal Outreach | 12 m |
| Up-and-Over Clearance | 8 m |
| Jib Tilt Range | +70° / −70° |
| Turret Rotation | 355° |
| Platform Safe Working Load (SWL) | 230 kg |
| Maximum Occupants | 2 persons |
| Platform Length × Width | 2.1 m × 0.8 m |
| Platform Type | Articulated telescopic — combined reach and over capability |
Articulated reach. Telescopic extension. 4WD rough terrain. All three — in one machine built for UAE construction and maintenance.
The Manitou 200 ATJ does not simply go up — it goes up and then over. The 8 metre up-and-over clearance means the platform can rise above a structure, roof, roof edge, ceiling beam, or other elevated obstruction and then extend the boom horizontally beyond it to reach the work position on the far side. This is the defining capability that separates an articulated telescopic boom lift from a basic telescopic machine. For UAE construction sites with complex structural geometries — facades with setbacks, buildings under construction with protruding slabs, bridges, and elevated industrial structures — the 200 ATJ’s articulated geometry accesses the work positions that a straight-arm boom simply cannot reach, without repositioning the machine.
A 12 metre horizontal outreach means the Manitou 200 ATJ can park in one position on the ground and reach a work zone 12 metres away horizontally — without moving the machine. On UAE construction sites where ground space is constrained, partially occupied by materials or other equipment, or where the machine cannot be positioned directly beneath the work location, this outreach is the difference between the job being achievable from one setup and requiring multiple repositions. Combined with the 355° turret rotation, a single parked 200 ATJ can cover a 24-metre diameter circle of horizontal reach at 20-metre working height — maximising the productive work time per machine position.
Standard boom lifts offered in the UAE market are two-wheel drive or two-wheel steer — adequate on finished floors and prepared surfaces, but inadequate on the sandy, uneven, and partially compacted ground that characterises active UAE construction sites. The Manitou 200 ATJ comes standard with four-wheel drive, four-wheel steer, and crab steer as part of its core specification — not as premium additions. 4WD provides traction on soft sand, loose gravel, and wet mixed surfaces. 4-wheel steer allows the machine to turn in significantly tighter spaces than 2-wheel steer at the same machine length. Crab steer moves the machine laterally — diagonally rather than turning — to position precisely within tight site constraints without a full turning manoeuvre. For UAE contractors operating the 200 ATJ across multiple job phases as the site evolves from rough ground to finished structure, this triple steering system is the capability that keeps the machine productive throughout the project.
The Manitou 200 ATJ’s active oscillating front axle is a Manitou-engineered system that allows the front axle to move independently of the machine’s chassis as it traverses uneven terrain — keeping all four wheels in contact with the ground simultaneously on rough, rutted, and undulating surfaces. This directly improves stability at height, reduces rocking and tipping risk when operating the boom on uneven ground, and allows operators to manoeuvre the machine on imperfect surfaces without losing the platform stability required for safe elevated work. On UAE construction sites where ground levelling is partial or variable, the oscillating axle is a critical safety and productivity feature that standard 2WD competitors cannot match.
The 200 ATJ’s 355° continuous turret rotation allows the boom to swing through almost a complete circle from a single machine position — directing the platform to work positions across the full arc without repositioning the machine chassis. Combined with the 12m horizontal outreach and 20m working height, this rotation capability means one well-positioned 200 ATJ covers more of a UAE construction site’s access requirements per day than a machine with limited slew. For project managers tracking manlift utilisation, fewer repositions per shift means more productive hours at height and lower overall machine time per completed task.
The Manitou 200 ATJ’s working platform is 2.1m long by 0.8m wide — comfortably accommodating two operators with tools and equipment simultaneously at the full 230 kg safe working load. The jib tilts ±70° independently of the boom angle, allowing operators to level the platform precisely and angle tools or equipment toward the work surface regardless of the boom’s reach position. For UAE construction, facade maintenance, and industrial installation tasks where precision placement of personnel and tools at height is essential — electrical fitting, facade cladding, mechanical installation — the jib tilt delivers the fine control that a fixed-jib machine cannot provide.
Al Shirawi Enterprises is the authorised Manitou dealer in the UAE — and in 2022, became the first Manitou dealer in the entire Middle East to achieve Manitou Partner Dealer status, ranking among the top 100 Manitou dealers worldwide. This recognition is not a marketing certificate. It is Manitou’s own formal evaluation of dealer capability — assessing technical training, customer service quality, parts availability, sales performance, and after-sales excellence across the full Manitou product range.
For UAE buyers purchasing a Manitou 200 ATJ manlift, this means your machine comes with the full authorised warranty, a service team trained and certified by Manitou, genuine OEM spare parts available in UAE stock, and a dealer relationship that Manitou’s own organisation has independently ranked in the top 100 globally.
No grey market importer, rental company selling off fleet, or non-authorised equipment trader can offer any of this. When a 20-metre manlift is operational on a UAE construction site or industrial facility, the question of who services it, who stocks the parts, and who responds when something needs attention is not abstract — it is operationally and contractually critical. Al Shirawi Enterprises answers all three.
The highest Manitou dealer recognition available — independently awarded by Manitou for technical excellence, parts availability, and customer service quality. The first Middle East dealer to achieve this status.
Genuine Manitou parts stocked at UAE branches — covering the full manlift range. Fast availability means your machine is maintained to manufacturer specification and returned to service without international lead times.
Manitou-certified service technicians available across UAE — providing scheduled preventive maintenance, on-site inspections, safety certification support, and rapid breakdown response for your manlift fleet.
Al Shirawi Enterprises supplies the complete Manitou manlift range in the UAE — from the 200 ATJ at 20m to the 280 TJ at 27.75m — allowing you to specify the right machine for each project’s height, outreach, and payload requirements from a single authorised supplier.
Where the Manitou 200 ATJ manlift is used across UAE construction, maintenance, and industrial operations
The Manitou 200 ATJ is used wherever safe, precise, and flexible access to 20-metre working heights is required in the UAE — across active construction sites, operational industrial facilities, infrastructure maintenance programmes, and commercial building maintenance contracts.
Its rough terrain capability — 4WD, 4-wheel steer, oscillating axle, 40% gradeability — makes it the preferred manlift for UAE construction phases where the site is not yet finished and the ground is unprepared. Its articulated geometry and 12m horizontal outreach make it equally effective on completed structures where the machine must work from a fixed, finished-surface position and reach over or around built elements to access the work location.
In the UAE’s construction and industrial sectors, the 200 ATJ is the machine that bridges the gap between indoor electric scissor lifts (limited by height and terrain) and large telescopic rough terrain booms (too wide, too slow to reposition, and too expensive for mid-height applications). It does what neither of those machines can — it provides 20m articulated reach on rough terrain, in a compact, manoeuvrable package.
Why UAE contractors and facility operators choose the Manitou 200 ATJ over competing aerial work platforms
| Requirement | Electric Scissor Lift (up to 15m) | Standard 2WD Telescopic Boom Lift | Competing Articulated Boom Lifts | Manitou 200 ATJ ★ BEST OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working height | Up to 15m — insufficient for 20m tasks | 20–26m — height capability, limited articulation | 18–22m typical | 20.28m — matched to mid-rise UAE construction |
| Rough terrain / UAE construction sites | No — hard floor only | Limited — 2WD inadequate on sand/soft ground | Varies — often 2WD | 4WD + 4-wheel steer + oscillating axle — standard |
| Up-and-over clearance | None — vertical only | Limited — single boom geometry | Good on some models | 8m — full over-obstacle reach at height |
| Horizontal outreach | Minimal — vertical platform only | Good — straight-line extension | Good | 12m — maximum reach from one ground position |
| Turret rotation | None or limited | 360° on some | 355° typical | 355° — near-complete site coverage from one position |
| Crab steering | No | Rarely available | Occasionally available | Standard — precise lateral positioning on site |
| 2-operator capacity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes — 2.1m × 0.8m, 230 kg SWL |
| Platform power supply | Often available | Often available | Available on some | 230V standard — tools powered at height |
| UAE authorised dealer | N/A | Variable | Variable | Al Shirawi Enterprises — Manitou Top 100 Partner Dealer |
| Genuine UAE parts & service | N/A | Variable — often imported | Variable | Genuine Manitou OEM parts stocked UAE-wide |
Everything UAE buyers need to know about the Manitou 200 ATJ manlift
A manlift — also called a boom lift or aerial work platform — is a self-propelled machine that safely elevates personnel to working heights for construction, maintenance, electrical, facade, and industrial access tasks. In the UAE, manlifts are used across construction projects, high-rise building maintenance, infrastructure programmes, oil and gas facilities, airports, and industrial plants. The Manitou 200 ATJ reaches 20m working height and is designed specifically for rough terrain and construction site applications where standard scissor lifts or indoor platforms cannot operate.
Al Shirawi Enterprises is the authorised Manitou manlift dealer in the UAE — and in 2022 became the first Manitou dealer in the Middle East to achieve Top 100 Partner Dealer status. The Manitou 200 ATJ and the full Manitou aerial work platform range are available for sale in Dubai (Al Quoz), Abu Dhabi (Mussafah), Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Contact us at +971 4 371 8585 or request a quote online.
The Manitou 200 ATJ reaches a maximum working height of 20.28 metres, with a platform height of 18.28 metres. It also offers 12 metres of horizontal outreach and 8 metres of up-and-over clearance — enabling operators to reach above and beyond elevated obstacles that block direct vertical access.
Yes — it is specifically engineered for them. The Manitou 200 ATJ comes standard with 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steer, crab steer, an active oscillating front axle, 40% gradeability, and 0.43m ground clearance. These features make it fully capable on the uneven ground, soft sand, loose gravel, and variable terrain conditions found on active UAE construction sites — where 2WD competitors become stranded or cannot safely operate the boom at height.
The Manitou 200 ATJ has a safe working load (SWL) of 230 kg on a platform measuring 2.1m length × 0.8m width. It accommodates up to 2 operators simultaneously with tools and equipment. The platform is fitted with a ±70° jib tilt for precise positioning, and 230V electrical power as standard for tool connection at height.
Both are articulated telescopic boom lifts available from Al Shirawi Enterprises in the UAE. The 200 ATJ reaches 20m working height with 12m outreach and 230 kg capacity — the right choice for mid-rise construction, industrial maintenance, and the majority of UAE construction and facilities applications up to 20m. The 280 TJ reaches 27.75m working height with 350 kg capacity and 34.3 kW engine — suited to taller structures, high-rise facade access, and applications requiring greater height and a larger payload. If your project consistently requires access above 20 metres, the 280 TJ is the right upgrade.
A telescopic boom extends in a straight line — maximum horizontal reach from height but no ability to work over or around obstacles above the machine. An articulated boom has jointed sections that fold and angle, allowing the platform to work over structures, rise above obstructions, and reach positions inaccessible to a straight arm. The Manitou 200 ATJ combines both — articulated sections give it the up-and-over capability (8m clearance), and a telescopic extension gives it the 12m horizontal outreach. It delivers the strengths of both configurations in one machine.
The Manitou 200 ATJ is powered by a Kubota V2403-M four-cylinder diesel engine producing 45 HP. Kubota is one of the world’s most widely supported industrial diesel engines, with service and parts availability across the UAE. The diesel powertrain gives the 200 ATJ unlimited on-site runtime and consistent performance in the UAE’s high-ambient temperatures — with no battery range limitations and no charging infrastructure requirement.
Yes. Al Shirawi Enterprises provides genuine Manitou OEM spare parts, Manitou-certified technician service, scheduled maintenance, and after-sales support across all UAE branches. As the Manitou Top 100 Partner Dealer — first in the Middle East — we have the technical certification, parts inventory, and service capability to support the full Manitou manlift range in the UAE throughout its operational life.
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