Two new TEC loader cranes from Palfinger

Austrian manufacturer of hydraulic lifting, loading and handling systems Palfinger AG has launched two new heavy duty loader cranes: the PK 1350 TEC and PK 1650 TEC.

Palfinger says they are designed for special and high load capacity applications and that they combine power with its latest electronic controls and intelligent assistance systems to create a new class of crane.

“We set industry standards always with the aim of using smart and connected solutions to improve the way customers work,” says Andreas Klauser, CEO of Palfinger. “The heavy-duty cranes in the TEC range are our latest example. Based on decades of experience and working together with customers and operators we have created a completely new class of crane that combines the best hardware with smart software.”

The PK 1650 TEC has a 38.7 metre outreach and a lifting capacity of 124.8 metre tonnes. The PK 1350 TEC has also an outreach of 38.7 metres (inc. jib) and a lifting capacity of 109.3 metre tonnes.

The cranes have Palfinger’s Paltronic 180 control electronics and the LX-6 control valve designed for manoeuvrability. The system has dual-circuit hydraulics to ensure there isn’t a shortage of hydraulic power, particularly for tasks that require several functions at the same time.

Palfinger’s TEC models can be equipped with Smart Control intelligent crane tip control system. This, Palfinger says, combines the crane movements in the background to achieve the exact position desired. The Memory Position system stores up to four crane positions while the Levelling Assistant can save time by up to 80 percent while adjusting the setup.

“Following the launch of the PK 1350 TEC and the PK 1650 TEC, our TEC range now consists of a total of 11 models. Our modern and intelligent cranes, with load capacities between 23.5 and 124.8 tonnes, offer our customers a wide range of options for different types of work,” says Gerhard Auer, global product manager loader cranes at Palfinger.