Manitou Maniscopic, MLA

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Manitou Maniscopic and MLA models utilize transfer case fluid with a capacity range of 0,4 to 0,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 250 hours and changing at 1000 hours. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
MLA 3-25 H P ST5 S1, Stage V (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
MLA 3-25 H-C P ST5 S1, Stage V (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
MLA 4-50 H P ST5 S1, Stage V (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
MLA 4-50 H-C P ST5 S1, Stage V (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
MLA 5-50 H P ST5 S1, Stage V (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours

Additional Notes

  • The Manitou MLA 3-25 and MLA 4-50 variants share an identical transfer case fluid capacity of 0.4 liter, covering both the standard and H-C configurations within each model designation.
  • The MLA 5-50 H P ST5 S1 Stage V carries a transfer case capacity of 0.5 liter, which is 25 percent greater than the 0.4 liter figure specified for the MLA 3-25 and MLA 4-50 variants.
  • A 0.4 to 0.5 liter transfer case capacity is characteristic of a compact mechanical unit, consistent with the light-to-medium telescopic handler class to which the MLA range belongs.
  • All five configurations share a check interval of 250 hours under normal use conditions, meaning fluid level verification is due four times before a full drain-and-fill service is required.
  • The fluid change interval of 1000 hours applies uniformly across all listed MLA variants under normal use conditions, representing a relatively extended drain cycle suited to enclosed transfer box designs with low contamination exposure.
  • The 250-hour check interval and 1000-hour change interval are both expressed in operating hours rather than calendar time, which is standard practice for construction and material handling equipment where annual usage varies widely between operators.
  • The H-C designation appearing on the MLA 3-25 H-C and MLA 4-50 H-C variants indicates a cold-climate or high-capacity configuration, yet the transfer case fluid capacity and service intervals remain identical to the non-H-C counterparts within the same load class.

Other Systems