Buyer's Guides
Plain-English buyer's guides from your Manitou and Gehl dealer. Sort out lift styles, capacities, and which machine fits the job before you ever set foot on the lot.
Aerial Work Platforms: Scissor vs Boom Basics
Scissor lift or boom lift? A Manitou dealer on working height, capacity and indoor vs outdoor, plus the scissor, vertical mast and boom models we carry.
Articulated LoadersWhich Gehl Articulated Loader Size Do You Need?
Sizing a Gehl articulated loader: AL650, AL750, ALT750 and ALT950 compared on power, lift height and the space each one needs, and which one fits your ground.
Skid LoadersBest Skid Steers and Track Loaders for Landscaping
Landscaping equipment that won't tear up turf: a Missouri dealer's picks for skid steers and compact track loaders, plus the attachments that earn their keep.
Skid LoadersBest Loaders and Attachments for Snow Removal
Which loader clears snow best? Skid steers, track loaders and telehandlers compared on traction, flow and capacity, plus the attachments that do the work.
ForkliftsChoosing a Forklift: Diesel vs Electric, Capacity & Mast
Diesel or electric forklift? How to choose by capacity, load center and mast type. A Manitou dealer's guide to the ME electric and MI diesel lineup.
Articulated LoadersEquipment for Farms and Agriculture: Loaders and Telehandlers
Farm equipment that earns its keep year-round: a Missouri dealer's picks for articulated loaders and telehandlers for bales, feed and material handling.
TelehandlersMaterial Handling: Telehandler vs Forklift vs Loader
Moving and stacking material? A Missouri dealer compares telehandlers, forklifts and loaders on reach, capacity and indoor vs yard, and which one to pick.
Skid LoadersRadial vs Vertical Lift: Which Loader Is Right for You
Radial lift or vertical lift skid steer? A plain-English breakdown of how each lift path works, what jobs each suits, and which Gehl models we carry.
Skid LoadersSkid Steer Loader Buyer's Guide
A plain-English skid steer buyer's guide from a Gehl dealer: how to pick operating capacity, lift style and hydraulics, plus the R-series models we carry.
TelehandlersTelehandler Buyer's Guide
How to pick the right telehandler: lift height, capacity, reach, and frame size explained by a Gehl dealer. Compare the compact and full-size models we carry.
Which Machine for Your Job? A Mid-Missouri Buyer's Guide
Not sure which machine fits your job? A plain guide to the right loader, telehandler, or forklift from your local mid-Missouri Manitou and Gehl dealer.