WITH ITS NEW CRANEMODELS – PK 45.002 TEC 5 AND PK 48.002 TEC 7 – PALFINGER ROUNDS OFF ITS PRODUCTRANGE IN THE 25-60 METRE-TONNE CATEGORY.

With its PK 45.002TEC 5and PK 48.002 TEC 7, PALFINGER rounds off its product range in the 25-60meter-ton category. The innovative steel construction, combined with thefamiliar TEC features help to make applications noticeably more efficient. Whethercontainer handling, carrying out building maintenance, or performing assemblywork, the new cranes are  highlyversatile as rear- or front mounted versions on trucks.

The new PALFINGERcranes in the 40-50 metre-tonne segment pack more of a punch than their names mightinitially suggest. “Our PK 48.002 TEC 7 and PK 45.002 TEC 5 performoutstandingly with or without a fly jib. One common variation is the PK 48.002E with PJ150 E, which combines six extensions on the crane and a further sixextensions on the fly jib for normous lifting capacity,” says Michael Völker,PALFINGER’s Head of Crane Product Management.

Maximumstability all the way to the boom tip

The lightweightdesign of the polygonal profile (P profile) ensures that the extension boomsystem remains highly stable all the way to the boom tip despite the lower deadweight. This makes applications –whether for structural and civil engineering work or in city centres whereprecision is required – safer and more efficient. Furthermore, thePALFINGER extension boom system is low maintenance, which significantlyincreases application times.

Maximumlifting capacity and even longer outreach

Of these new cranes,one can choose between three fly jibs – PJ075, PJ090, o r P J 1 5 0 . T h i s me a n s that DPS-P or DPS-C is always on board, helping to utilize maximum liftingpower in fly jib mode. The PK 48.002 TEC 7 E combined with PJ150E and DPS-C forexample, can

lift up to 1,080kilograms to a height of 18 meters over a 17-meter outreach while positioned at70 degrees – an impressive performance that is particularly useful for workperformed at

high altitude, suchas window installation or in workman baskets during building maintenance.

Flexibleand high-precision work

Thanks to Power LinkPlus, tasks such as working inside buildings through low door openings are nolonger a challenge. Building materials, such as interior cladding, can now beeasily

lifted through tightspots. Power Link Plus is a double-linkage system that significantly increasesthe crane’s lifting power, thanks to the special connection between the knuckleand main booms, as well as the main boom and crane column. The knuckle boom canbe overextended by an additional 15 degrees, enabling even more potential applicationsfor crane operators. TheWEIGH function on the TEC 7 model makes weighing loadsat point of use particularly effective; loads can be weighed directly on thecrane so that exact lifting locations are given and considerable time is savedbecause moving the truck is no longer necessary. WEIGH also saves the last

ten weighingoperations automatically and can add them up if required. This function isparticularly useful when it comes to loading the platform of the truck.

Self-optimizationfor even greater performance

Flow Sharing is anelectronically controlled volumetric hydraulic oil flow distribution systemdesigned to ensure that various activated functions are supplied with exactlythe required amount of oil. This enhances overall crane functionality. FlowSharing is essential to the soon-to-be-available Smart Boom Control function,the innovative tip boom controller by PALFINGER.

Allassistance and comfort systems at a glance

The model line TEC 5features the familiar TEC steel construction with P profile and the maximum insystem options that can be expected from the TEC range. The TEC 7 model lineoffers a lot more than just its well-known and highly-innovative steel construction.In addition to its maximum lifting power, the range of assistance and comfortsystems is the prominent characteristics of the TEC 7 crane.