08.10.2017

Russian order for Hiab

Russian timber processing group ULK has ordered 40 Hiab Loglift F96ST forestry cranes.

The cranes have a load moment of 10 tonne/metres and feature hydraulic pilot controls, Hiab’s SafetyPlus system with external display, providing full crane performance data, hose link guard protection to deflect tree limb impacts, while allowing fast changing of any damaged hoses, and special ‘nDurance’ paint protection. Deliveries of the €1 million order will begin in November and will be completed by the end of the year.
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Hiab F96ST

ULK technical director Vasiliy Vasilievich Kuznetsov said: "We will build a new wood processing plant next to the existing plant, making it Russia's largest wood processing factory. In order to provide the facility with a stable and uninterrupted supply of timber, we decided to order Loglift cranes because we trust their quality and durability."

Hiab vice president forestry cranes Hans Ekman added: "We are very happy to receive this order from ULK and our wish is that this delivery is a good start in our cooperation. This order is also a great success for our ambition to grow the Hiab business in the important and recovering Russian market."