24.05.2006

New cranes and advanced features from Hiab

As well as launching three new cranes - XS477, XS111 and the Jonsered 1300R - Hiab is introducing a range of advanced features that it claims delivers built-in intelligence and an additional 10 percent capacity.

Automatic Duty Control - ADC - aims to improve payloads and efficiency for brick and block suppliers as well as builders and roofing merchants.

Available on Hiab's most popular models - the XS111, 122 and 144 models - ADC offers the customer the option of choosing a lighter, slimmer crane with the same capacity as a larger machine.

the system works by recognising that brick and block 'grab' applications differ from more arduous tool applications such as digging, eliminating the need to press down and therefore creating less stress on the boom.

Hiab says that 10 years experience with on-board computers has highlighted the fact that in applications such as brick and block work, the crane boom is under utilised. The result is that cranes in these situations can cope with an additional 10 percent lift capacity, safeguarded by incorporating additional sensors into the crane to continuously monitor working conditions.

ADC also enables the on-board computer to recognise if the operator is making any mistakes which might cause additional stresses to the boom system during operation.

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The Hiab 477 has up to eight extensions and 21 metres of outreach

Hiab claims its new XS477 offers better reach, greater load handling capacity, speed, stability and precision. And has been designed for companies working with plant and machinery, shipping containers, portacabins and site offices.

Developed to operate in the 40-44 tonne-metre class, the XS477 has up to eight extensions giving more than 21 metres of outreach. Stabiliser span options of 6.5, 7.0 and 8.0 metres are also available for maximum stability.

The unit features a rack and pinion slewing system in an oil bath for maximum precision and durability. The unit is available with either a Duo manual control system or HiDuo or HiPro remote controls.


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Hiab's XS111 is the 10-11 tonne-metre workhorse

The XS111 is designed to for the most arduous conditions where precision and control are required. It features an intelligent electronics system and has the option of manual or remote controls.

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The Jonsered 1300R for handling recycled materials

The Jonsered 1300R is a truck-mounted crane for handling recycled materials such as scrap metal and waste paper. Designed and developed by Loglift Jonsered - part of the Hiab group - the unit is a medium sized crane with a loading class of H1/B4 offering a lifting capacity of 1440kg at an outreach of 8.3 metres. Adding a double telescopic boom extension and 1230kg can be achieved at 9.6 metres.

To reduce the risk of snagging, hydraulic hoses run inside the outer boom. The unit is also supplied as standard with double acting inner boom cylinders and factory fitted load handling valves for the inner and outer extension cylinders.