PALFINGER BM 214 truck-mounted forklift
- Max. lifting capacity: 2,100 kg
- Max. lifting height: up to 2.85 m
- Engine: Diesel, 25.3 kW (34.4 hp)
What is your role at the Red Bull Flugtag?
I'll be waiting at the basketball court and show you how the pros "shoot some hoops". 😊
What are your strengths?
I'm fast, flexible and very strong! With my fork, I lift 2,100 kilograms without any problems, and sometimes I even outdo myself. I can lift objects up to 2.85 metres.
Which of your skills are you especially proud of? Do you have any hidden talents?
I am particularly appreciated for my agility and versatility. And I might even surprise you: I can extend to a height of almost 3 metres, but I can also make myself small and curl up like a hedgehog and fit into a box that’s only 90 cm high! I perform well in every situation and can be used in many ways – whether that’s in farming and landscaping or during firefighting and rescue operations.
My hidden talent? I am remote-controlled! With a range of up to 50 metres, you can simply follow me around and, thanks to the radio remote control, you always have an optimum view of what's happening.
Where do you prefer to work?
Due to my versatility, I feel comfortable wherever I am. In tight places, my strengths come out particularly well. And I also cut a good figure off-road because of my flexibility. I especially like to be on construction sites, and I am the first choice when it comes to transporting building materials or windows.
Whenever I'm not needed or when I'm on a well-deserved break, I simply drive into my box where I take up as little space as possible.
What is your motto in life?
I like to move it – from building materials to rolling gates to swimming pools: I simply lift everything, and of course I don't need counterweights to do that.