21.08.2014

Hiab unveils new ePTO

Hiab is unveiling its new electric power take off (ePTO) at the Elmia Lastbil fair in Sweden.

Mounted on a Volvo FM (Euro 6), with Hiab's most energy-efficient loader crane - the X-HiPro 192 loader crane - the truck uses an electric power take off drive system, installed as well as the traditional mechanical power take off.
Please register to see all images

Hiab is unveiling its new electric power take off (ePTO) at the Elmia Lastbil fair in Sweden.

According to Hiab electric power offers considerable benefits including improved energy efficiency and lower noise levels, making it possible to work indoors or in residential areas at night. Also the energy required to operate the crane is 60 to 70 percent less than for a conventional crane.

Operation of the ePTO in combination with HIAB X-192 HiPro means that when the crane is not in use the electric pump is automatically switched off to save energy and battery capacity. The crane uses an advanced load stabilisation system, LSS, to enable quick and easy crane operation, as well as hydraulic system that reduces energy losses to a minimum.

Hans Winscher, Hiab’s head of sales for Sweden and Norway, said: "I really believe in this concept, it minimises emissions and can replace conventional systems in loading vehicles."