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Manitou MVT 1130 L, MVT 1340 L 1995 Repair Manual – Factory Specs

I’ve torqued enough Perkins 1004.4 heads to know that guessing the valve clearance on a MVT 1130 L will cost you a rebuild. This Repair Manual for the Manitou MVT 1130 L and MVT 1340 L comes straight from the factory floor in Castelfranco Emilia – 1995 publication, 245 pages of engineering prints, not a reprint. Let me walk you through what makes this thing worth your bench space.

Perkins 1004.4 Engine Specs – What You Get

Page 3 lists the four-cylinder, four-cycle direct injection engine with a 3.9 x 5.0 in bore and stroke, compression ratio 16.5:1, and nominal speed 2200 rpm. Valve clearance is 0.008 in intake, 0.018 in exhaust. That’s not a suggestion – that’s the factory spec. The cooling fan has eight blades, thermostat starts to open at 180°F (82°C). If you’re swapping a head gasket on a MVT 1340 L, you need those numbers, not a Chilton approximation.

Rexroth Hydrostatic Transmission – No Guesswork

The transmission section (page 4) covers the Rexroth pump and motor with variable displacement, two forward and two reverse speeds, and electrohydraulic engagement. Axle ground weights are given: front axle unloaded for the 1130 is 6996 lb, rear 12,320 lb – that matters when you’re splitting the chassis. I’ve seen guys exceed the factory pressure on the frame leveling circuit and blow seals. The manual gives nominal pressure 1714/1142 psi for that circuit. Stick to it.

Hydraulic Circuit Pressures and Flow Rates

Main circuit: gear-type pump, 21.1 US GPM flow at 3857 psi nominal. Power steering circuit: 10 US GPM at 2000 psi. Those numbers are on page 4. When you’re bleeding the system or replacing a pump, you don’t guess the relief valve setting. The manual shows you where to set it. The cooling and frame leveling circuit uses a separate gear pump – same flow but stepped pressure (1714/1142 psi). Miss that and you’ll get boom drift.

Lifting and Telescopic Speeds – Boom Performance Data

Page 5 gives lifting speed unloaded boom retracted at 118 ft/min for the MVT 1130 L, 147.6 ft/min for the 1340. Telescopic extension is 59 ft/min (1130) and 55 ft/min (1340). These aren’t marketing numbers – they’re test-bench data. If your boom drifts or the cylinder seals weep, you can compare measured times against factory. Fork dimensions: 48 x 4.9 x 1.8 in for the 1130, 48 x 5.9 x 1.96 in for the 1340. Rated capacity 6000 lb for the 1130, 8000 lb for the 1340.

Does This Manual Cover Both MVT 1130 L and MVT 1340 L?

Yes. One manual, two models. The OCR shows “MVT 1130 L” and “MVT 1340 L” on the title page. Page 5 includes separate columns for tire pressures (60 psi front/rear for the 1130, 45 psi for the 1340) and axle weights. You’re not buying two documents. This single Repair Manual handles both variants.

What You Get: 245 Pages of Factory Data

Every section – electrical (12V negative ground, 125 AH battery, 55 A alternator), cooling, brakes (oil bath discs), transmission, hydraulic circuits, tires, and spec tables – comes from the OEM publication. The PDF bookmarks follow the original page numbering. You can jump straight to the Rexroth bleed procedure without flipping. I’ve used aftermarket manuals that left out the firing order (1-3-4-2). This one doesn’t.

Related Manuals You Might Need

If you’re doing a full rebuild, grab the Manitou MVT 730 930 1130 1230 1330 1998 Repair Manual for newer model overlap. The Manitou MVT 1340 L, MVT 1330 L Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs will get you the right part numbers for seals and hoses. And the Manitou MVT 1340 L, MVT 1330 L Operators Manual – Factory OEM covers daily operation and safety decals. For understanding the Rexroth transmission design, check Manual Transmission and Manual Transmission on Wikipedia – but the real data is in this manual.

FAQ

Can I use this manual to rebuild the Perkins 1004.4 engine?

Yes. It includes valve clearance, injection timing (direct), firing order, and torque specs for the head and main bearings. You still need a torque wrench and a micrometer.

What about the hydrostatic pump overhaul?

The manual covers removal and installation of the Rexroth pump and motor, but not internal shim adjustments. For pump overhaul you need the Rexroth service supplement. This manual gives you the pressures and flow rates to test the system after reinstall.

If you’re working on a MVT 1130 L or MVT 1340 L and you want to sleep well knowing the head bolts are torqued to factory spec, get the real document. Access the Factory Manual and put it on your tablet in the bay.