Palfinger has launched two compact models. The PK 2700, in the 2.6tm class, has an outreach of up to 5.2m with two hydraulic cylinders, or 6.3m with three. The 3tm PK 3200 can be equipped with up to two extra extensions. As a result of their geometry, both cranes can move the load close to the boom.
As previously reported Palfinger has launched the first model of its new budget Advantage line, the 12500, rated at 11.7tm. This series uses a broad, rigid hexagonal boom and up to three hydraulic extensions, fewer than on the higher-spec Performance series. Two more Advantage models will be launched at the Bauma show in Munich this March/April, the PK 8500 Advantage and the PK 15500 Advantage.
Also new from Palfinger are two heavy loaders in the Performance series, the PK 38502 (38.5tm class) and PK 42502 (42.5tm). ‘Classic heavy-duty jobs such as lifting containers and heavy machinery are made easy by the robust design and deployment of the proven double linkage system (Power Link),’ a spokesman says of the PK 38502. The larger PK 42502 sibling has some extra features not on the PK 38502, including a radio remote control with rated capacity as standard.
Hiab has brought out four new models recently: the XS 055, XS 066, XS 077 and XS 088, ranging from the 4.5m XS 055 B-1 CL to the 8.1tm 088 BS-1 Duo. The cranes, which use the CL, Duo and Hi Duo control systems, are available with either four or five hydraulic extensions. The two smallest models are available with a shorter outer boom for lifting close to the column. Outreach ranges from about 2.5m to about 11.3m on the three small models, though the XS 088’s five cylinders extend to 13.7m horizontal outreach.
Hiab also has a new variant of its 15tm-class 166. The 166 XS ESC-5 HiPro has a short jib for close work, and can lift 6.7t at 2.3m extension. That particular load is based on a new uprating system called ADC based on a provisional European structural strength design standard prEN 13001. According to Hiab, provided the crane is not working on applications with high dynamic load, such as excavating, the ADC system imparts an extra 10% of capacity. Hiab claims to be the only loader crane manufacturer that is already designing and manufacturing cranes to prEN 13001.
Autogru PM’s new autumn offerings consisted of five models ranging from 7.8tm to 11.9tm. All of the models can be specified with between two and five hydraulic cylinders. Each model can be mounted with three-section hydraulically extending fly jib on either the third or the fourth cylinder. At the other extreme, without the fly jib, all five models can be specified with an hydraulically retractable first boom section to facilitate high lifting close to the boom (LC version). Also standard on all models are connecting rods on the first and second articulation to help raise the boom close to vertical. Outrigger booms are extendable manually or by hydraulics to 5.7m out. Options include remote control, winch and top seat.
Effer’s new 15tm crane, the 165.11 6S, sets standards in versatility, the manufacturer claims. The company’s Octopus design technique makes it possible to set up boom link rods by changing 16 or fewer components. This flexibility simplifies set up for long or short-boom applications. The crane is also available with a three-extension fly jib with maximum hydraulically-powered outreach of 19m. It has a 23m working height when set up with four main extensions.
At the top end of the spectrum, new loaders. One has a new arrangement of fly jib. With four-section fly jib, the 40tmclass F600AXP.26/L414 can now lift 1.3t to a hook height of about 30m, or 1.1t at 14.1m outreach at a height of 21m, or 960kg to a horizontal outreach of 26m. Three others have new, faster-extending jibs. The F450AXP.26 L214 has a new jib with four sections. Two others, the F800AXP.26 L506 and F1500AXP.28 L516, have new six-section jibs.
Jolly Crane, which specialises in small cranes, has a new 4tm unit, the GLA 4200 that with its maximum four extensions can lift of 310kg at 9.1m horizontal outreach. A three-section hydraulic fly jib is also available, and although it has no great benefits in terms of extra reach, the up-and-over geometry of a fly jib allows it to make lifts that the basic crane cannot.
