Palfinger launches crawlers

The Palfinger Crawler Crane (PCC) series will initially include three models. The PCC 57.002 has a maximum reach of 29.5m, a maximum lifting height of 32m and a maximum lifting capacity of 17,900kg. The slightly more powerful model, the PCC 71.002, has a reach of 31.6m, a maximum lifting height of 34m and a maximum lifting capacity of 19,100kg. The most powerful model is the PCC 115.002, which has a reach of 33.3m, a maximum lifting height of 35.8m and a lifting capacity of up to 30,000kg.

The Austrian manufacturer said that this series will present an alternative solution for customers in locations with difficult terrain.

“On difficult terrain—for example, when constructing power lines or cable lifts—helicopter transport is normally the only alternative to a truck-mounted crane,” said Michael Hagenauer, head of product division crawler cranes. “With the PCC, such jobs can be completed safely, efficiently and inexpensively.”

The crawler chassis is perfect for off-road use, has high ground clearance and can climb gradients of up to 60%. When the crane is used off-road, depending on the support width, slope gradients of 8° to 20° can be levelled out thanks to the long and particularly robust support feet.

Being around 40cm narrower than a conventional truck, it offers new lifting potential even in confined areas where one centimetre extra can make all the difference. It needs a clearance width of 2.0–2.2m and (minus the crawler) a passenger height of 2.2–2.5m.

“Thanks to the knuckle boom that can be angled upwards, the high lifting power and compact dimensions, the Palfinger Crawler Crane PCC is also the perfect system for use in urban areas as well as in the industrial and indoor sector. The crawler allows the crane to be quickly repositioned on construction sites as and when necessary,” said Palfinger.  

The crawler and crane can be controlled, transported and operated separately, which is particularly useful in situations where weight restrictions apply. The crane module can also propel itself on its own stabilisers without the crawler—a process also known as ‘shifting’, explained Hagenauer. If necessary, the PCC can also be mounted onto the transport truck.

The crawler chassis is perfect for off-road use, has high ground clearance and can climb gradients of up to 60%. When the crane is used off-road, depending on the support width, slope gradients of 8° to 20° can be levelled out thanks to the long and particularly robust support feet. This ensures ultra-high lifting capacities and universal usability, even on difficult terrain.

Models PCC 71.002 and PCC 115.002 are available immediately; model PCC 57.002 will become available in spring 2019.