Palfinger recently rolled out nine new crane models in its "High Performance" range.

The company has added three models to its Compact telescopic series, including PC 1500, PC 2700 and PC 3800. The series has been redesigned in the performance class up to four metre tonnes. The new models offer up to 15 percent greater lifting moment and up to 25 percent decrease in dead weight, the company says. The new models also have more reach and an improved slewing system.

Models PK 3400 and PK 4200 are new in the small knuckle boom class; with a newly developed extension system that allows up to 32 feet, 2 inches of hydraulic reach. These new cranes are ideal for use in the building materials trade, horticulture and the municipal sectors.

Palfinger also introduced the new PK 13002 and PK 14002-EH Power Link cranes. The Power Link Plus System, where the knuckle boom is capable of tilting upwards to 15 degrees, comes standard on these two new models.

The PK 40002-EH and PK 50002-EH are the latest models introduced in the heavy-duty High Performance series. These feature a user-friendly product design, high payload and large hydraulic outreach. They are equipped with a dual drive endless slewing system, maintenance free boom system, function design elements and Power Link Plus technology.

More info: www.palfinger-northamerica.com