Palfinger solutions to make everyday working life easier

By MEq October 26, 2018 13:05

As a driving force behind transformation and innovation, Palfinger is helping to shape the future. Palfinger stands for new approaches, innovative product solutions and expert service.

Palfinger is set to launch further models from the TEC series in 2019. The PK 37.002 TEC 7 and PK 35.002 TEC 5 celebrated their premiere at this year’s IAA. Just like all models from the TEC series, the cranes feature impressive and innovative assistance systems and a diverse range of equipment variants. The latest heavy-duty crane – the PK 135.002 TEC 7 – was unveiled to the public in September, at IAA 2018. In addition, the hookloader PH T 20 TEC 5 and the new premium model among the skiploaders, the PS T 14 TEC 3, have been showcased at this year’s IAA, as well as the first electrical access platform from Palfinger – the P 370 KSE.

First electrically operated Palfinger access platform: P 370 KS E
The first electrically operated access platform from Palfinger was one of the highlights at the IAA. The P 370 KS E is a Palfinger Premium class product. It is quiet, efficient and emissions-free, making it ideal for night-time and indoor work as well as for use on construction sites in urban areas. The new components such as the electric motors with hydraulic pumps, battery system with an integrated charging system and intelligent energy management system form the heart of the new electrically powered access platform. The P 370 KSE combines a diesel drive system with an electric drive system, which means that it offers the performance and service life of a diesel engine at low operating costs.

World premiere: presentation of two new models from the TEC series – the PK 37.002 TEC 7 and PK 35.002 TEC 5
Palfinger unveiled two further innovations from the TEC series: the PK 37.002 TEC 7, which features a continuous slewing system, is the new flagship of this model series and is designed as the successor to the highly successful PK 34002 SH. It offers all the advantages of a heavy-duty crane in a medium meter-tonne class. The TEC 7 equipment line means that all available Palfinger comfort and assistance systems designed to make life easier for crane operators can be used. The PK 35.002 TEC 5, which is equipped with a toothed rack slewing system, was also presented at the IAA. Just like all TEC cranes, these two models are also based on the P-profile, which ensures an extremely powerful boom system despite its low dead weight.

In the heavy-duty crane segment, Palfinger is expanding its comprehensive product portfolio to include the PK 135.002 TEC 7. This crane is specially designed to lift heavy loads and has an extremely long reach, but still offers payload reserves on the lorry. Its diverse range of applications includes everything from heavy-duty jobs through to intricate installation work. The PK 135.002 TEC 7 offers an outstanding ratio of lifting capacity to dead weight.

Epsilon Q17Z103TR prototype for container and recycling usage
The Epsilon Q17Z103TR is the first Triple-Z crane from the Next Epsolution series. The prototype of this series was presented at IAA Commercial Vehicles trade fair in Hanover. Specially designed for container and recycling usage, it has a vastly increased reach of 10.3 m and is an impressive 200 kg lighter overall. One particular innovation of the Triple-Z crane is the completely internal hose guide, leading from the tip to the crane base.

New Palfinger skiploader: PS T 14 TEC 3
The new PS T 14 TEC 3 is the premium model among the skiploaders. This new model has a lifting capacity of 14 tonnes and so is designed for use on 4×2 chassis. A version with a lifting capacity of 18 tonnes will soon be available for 6×4 and 6×2 chassis. The skiploader’s compact design makes it ideal for work in confined urban areas. The container’s hydraulic platform locking system, which is available in three different versions, ensures maximum safety during transportation. The PS T14 TEC 3 is fitted with a radio remote control as standard and can be modified to meet different customer requirements with various ordering options. The new model can also be fitted with the automatic container cover system Palcover to provide additional safety and comfort.