A recap of our hands-on telehandler event
A brochure can tell you a lot about a machine, but it can’t tell you how it feels to stack bales, load a mixer, or move material across a lot. That’s why we teamed up with Manitou to host a Demo Day at our Chickasha store on Tuesday, October 27. The idea was simple: give producers the chance to climb into a telehandler and put it to work for themselves.
What Was on Hand
Manitou brought a solid lineup to the Chickasha lot:
- Manitou MLT 850-145 V+ telehandler, the headliner of the day, with its boom extended so visitors could get a feel for its reach
- A second MLT ag telehandler, set up alongside the 850 for a side-by-side comparison
- Manitou 3350VT compact track loader, a large-frame, vertical-lift track loader with a 100-hp Deutz engine and automatic track tensioning, built for both ag and construction work
- Attachments, including pallet forks and large-capacity buckets, to show how one machine can cover several jobs
Having the machines side by side made it easy to compare sizes and features and figure out which one fits the work you actually do.
Manitou representatives were on site all day to answer questions and walk visitors through each machine, from cab layout and controls to lift capacity and attachment options. Producers gathered around the MLT 850 for a close look, raising the boom and checking out the engine compartment. Our Chickasha sales team was there as well to talk through pricing, trade-ins, and what ownership looks like.
Why a Telehandler?
For a lot of operations, a telehandler earns its keep by doing several jobs with one machine. A few of the tasks they handle well around the farm or ranch:
- Stacking and moving hay bales, with extra reach and lift height compared to a loader tractor
- Feeding and loading, including filling mixers and moving commodities
- Material handling, such as pallets, seed, fertilizer, and supplies
- Cleanup and general chores, with buckets, grapples, and other attachments
Seeing that versatility in person, rather than on a spec sheet, was the whole point of the day.
Thank You for Coming Out
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Chickasha store to get some seat time, and a big thank-you to the Manitou team for bringing the equipment and their expertise. Events like this are one of our favorite ways to connect with customers and help them make confident equipment decisions.
Missed It? It’s Not Too Late
If you couldn’t make it out, give your Parallel Ag salesman a call to talk telehandlers or set up a time to see one in person. Special financing was offered on select in-stock Manitou units while they last, so ask your salesman what’s still available. You can reach our Chickasha store at 405.224.5056.
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With sixteen locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota, Parallel Ag will provide quality parts, various equipment sales, and 24/7 exceptional service across the agricultural industry. Visit us in person or online at www.ParallelAg.com for more information.
