Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,655kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,655kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 7,145kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,655kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,655kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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