07.10.2008

Hiab receives major US order

Loader crane manufacturer Hiab, has received an order for 428 133AT-2 loader cranes and 32 Multilift MPH085 hooklifts from BAE Systems Inc for the US Army.

Both the crane and the hooklift have been designed for military use in extreme operating conditions. The equipment will be installed on the US Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).

Delivery of the equipment will start during the fourth quarter 2008, with most of the deliveries taking place during 2009. The total order value is around €15 million euros.