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Low-built platform for special transports
- Mounting of subframe and side plates
- Mounting of a PALFINGER loader crane over 50mt
- Mounting of a PALFINGER additional stabilizer
- Optionally mounting of a PALFINGER front stabilizer, where applicable frame reinforcement
- Hydraulic connection of crane and additional stabilizers
- Electrical connection of crane and additional stabilizers
- Mounting of a low-built platform
- Optional mounting of hydraulic boat clamps, hydraulically extendible platform widening and extension, fixtures for container and trailer transport, side walls
- Mounting of tool boxes as per customer's wish
- Mounting of light fittings as per customer's wish
- Mounting of side collision and under-run protection
- Mounting of mudguards as per customer's wish
- Mounting of stabilizer plate holders
- Mounting of accessories such as ladders, extra wide load indicators, etc.
- Setting the vehicle parameters
- HPSC setting ex works for maximum crane performance
Project Management And Planning
Your project’s overall concept requires careful consideration – so we dedicate all the time it deserves
Every project requires careful planning — and we take the time to get it right. We listen closely, plan meticulously, and support you from day one.
Our goal is to seamlessly integrate truck, crane, and body into a fully coordinated system — delivering a customized, single-source solution tailored precisely to your requirements.
Clear processes – quality results
We ensure a structured and transparent process with defined milestones and full visibility at every stage. Comprehensive installation specifications, detailed drawings, and precise calculations form the basis for dependable execution and consistent quality.
Short lead times thanks to smart pre-assembly
By planning ahead and utilizing pre-produced components and optimized workflows, we maximize efficiency and reduce lead times. The result: predictable timelines and faster project completion.
Installation Customized Design
Before assembly begins, we create a detailed 3D model of all components. Using advanced clash detection, potential interferences and late-stage modifications are identified early — preventing costly adjustments during assembly.
Precise FEM analyses allow us to tailor each vehicle to your specific operational priorities — whether the focus is on maximizing payload or achieving peak crane performance.
Our close integration with crane engineering, combined with the use of identical materials and industry standards, ensures full system compatibility and consistently high quality. This integrated approach sets the benchmark for vehicle integration.
Painting
We deliver truck bodies with a premium finish engineered to stand the test of time. Regardless of the initial surface condition — sandblasted, KTL-primed, galvanized, or OEM paint — we ensure a consistent, high-quality coating across every component.
Our wet-on-wet coating system guarantees excellent adhesion, smooth surface quality, and long-term corrosion protection. The process includes:
Epoxy Primer – for strong adhesion and superior corrosion resistance
2K Acrylic Topcoat – for precise color matching and high durability
Optional Clear Coat – for enhanced gloss and additional protection
The result: surfaces that combine refined appearance with the durability required to withstand demanding daily operation. Quality you can see — and performance you can rely on.
HPSC – High Performance Stability Control
Maximum stability. Maximum performance. Optimized HPSC configuration from PALFINGER.When it comes to precision, safety, and efficiency in daily crane operations, a perfectly adjusted HPSC (High Performance Stability Control) is the key to achieving top performance.
With PALFINGER HPSC, you unlock the maximum reach, flexibility and safety of your vehicle — tailored precisely to every operating scenario.
Your Benefits:
- Intelligent Stability Control: Automatic adjustment of load limits for each outrigger position – ensuring maximum safety in every movement.
- Optimum Performance at the Limits: Work safely even in situations with partial or incomplete stabilizer extension.
- Individual Vehicle Settings: Our experts calibrate each support configuration precisely for your vehicle and your specific application.
- More Efficiency and Confidence: Every load, every movement, every position perfectly coordinated – powered by PALFINGER technology at its highest level.
Perfectly adjusted stability . Perfectly Controlled.
Vehicle Handover
Upon customer request, we offer a tailor-made vehicle handover precisely aligned with the respective body structure and individual crane configuration, conducted directly on the customer’s vehicle. Our experts provide hands-on instruction on all relevant functions, accessory components and software applications at the vehicle, enabling the operator to work safely, efficiently and with full system performance from day one. The combination of professional handovers and intensive operator training ensures maximum operational readiness as well as a comprehensive understanding of the entire system. The vehicle handovers are conducted flexibly, either at our premises or directly at the customer’s site.
Crane Tipper
Hookloader and Skiploader
Crane-Hookloader
Crane vehicles
Special Vehicles
Complete bodywork
- Mounting of the PALFINGER PK 200002L-SH loader crane with integrated frame module and additional stabilizers
- Optionally mounting of a PALFINGER front stabilizer, where applicable frame reinforcement
- Hydraulic connection of crane and additional stabilizers
- Electrical connection of crane and additional stabilizers
- Mounting of a low-built platform
- Mounting of tool boxes as per customer's wish
- Mounting of light fittings as per customer's wish
- Mounting of side collision and under-run protection
- Mounting of mudguards as per customer's wish
- Mounting of stabilizer plate holders
- Mounting of accessories such as workman basket holder, storage system for winch accessories, etc.
- Setting the vehicle parameters
- HPSC setting ex works for maximum crane performance
Installation Centers In Lengau & Solec Kujawski
At our PALFINGER Installation Centers in Lengau, Austria, and Solec, Poland, we build and integrate complete vehicles in 30 dedicated installation bays — fully coordinated, professionally assembled, and ready for immediate operation.
Digitally supported throughout the entire process, we combine precision and efficiency — from the first bolt to final documentation. The result is maximum reliability, premium quality, and a vehicle engineered to perform exactly as intended — tailored to your specific requirements.
Because installation is directly integrated with crane assembly and production, bodywork, hydraulics, electronics, and control systems function seamlessly as one cohesive system.
Factory installation. Ready to perform.
Technical Specifications
| System capacity: | Up to 6 USV's or boats |
| System layout: | According to customer requirements |
| Drive system: | Electro-hydraulic |
| Max. SWL: | Up to 25 tons (each boat) |
| Max. boat length: | Up to 16 meters |
| Max. sea state: | Up to sea state 5 |
| Operation: | Single operator |
| Primary controller: | Portable radio remote |
Slipway and Stern Entry Systems with Boat Cradle
PALFINGER's boat cradle is an open and light tubular steel design, which minimizes forces induced by waves and currents. The boat cradle is supported by mechanical load bearing support/drive rails and wheel/bearing arrangements on both sides of the boat cradle structure.
The inside of the boat cradle is fitted with fenders to protect and guide the water craft during launch and recovery. A weaklink mechanism protects the boat cradle against higher forces than it is designed to withstand. The “bow section” of the boat cradle is fitted with an automatic mechanical securing clamp. The clamp is hydraulic operated and equipped with a quick-lock function.
The stern end of the boat cradle is designed for easy and safe access during launch and recovery and to avoid any conflicts with daughter craft’s drive system. The system is also well suited for handling of crafts with multiple outboard engines or stern drives.
Max. Sea State for Slipway Operations
Test and operational use of this Slipway System have been performed in Sea States 3 with mother vessel steaming ahead with low speed.
Safe operations at higher Sea States may be possible but is highly dependent on:
- Mother vessel heading and speed
- Mother vessel responsiveness (RAO Profile)
- Waves and wind pattern
- Boat driver's skills
Boat Cradle Drive System
Rails on each side of the boat cradle serve as guide and support mechanisms for the boat cradle while it is travelling up and down the slipway slope. One of the guide rails on each side of the slipway slope is fitted with a tooth rack for the drive system.
Longitudinal movements and heave/lowering of the boat cradle is done by hydraulic powered pinion drives mounted on each side of the boat cradle. The hydraulic pinion drive motors are fitted with automatic overrunning clutches, allowing residual energy from the water-craft to be transferred into forward motion of the boat cradle in case the water-craft is approaching the boat cradle with excess speed.
Boat Cradle Elevator
Vertical movements are driven by the two mechanical support and guide rails on each side of the boat cradle. The mechanical support and guide rails (located on the stern of the vessel) guide the boat cradle to the horizontal parking position when the boat cradle is retracted by the rack and pinion drive system.
Slipway and Stern Entry Systems with Single Wheel-Drive Units
PALFINGER’s hydraulically powered, semi-automatic Slipway System consists of several single wheel-drive units in parallel rows. The tilt, height, and distance between the wheels can be manually adjusted to conform to a range of daughter craft hulls.
A daughter craft can engage the slipways at a range of speeds up to seven knots higher than the speed of the mother vessel. When a boat enters the slipway, the overrunning clutches allow free rotation of the wheels in the recovery direction until the boat speed and wheel-drive speeds match.
At that point, the hydraulically powered wheel-drive units will take over under single-operator control and dock the daughter craft safely inside the slipway. End stoppers automatically set the craft in parking and stowage positions and engage the fail-safe brakes on the wheel-drives.
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Max. Sea State for Slipway Operations
Test and operational use of this Slipway System have been performed in Sea States 3 with mother vessel steaming ahead with low speed.
Safe operations at higher Sea States may be possible but is highly dependent on:
- Stern entry arrangement
- Mother vessel heading and speed
- Mother vessel responsiveness (RAO Profile)
- Waves and wind pattern
- Boat driver’s skills
Technical Data
| Wheel-drive unit configuration: | 1 wheel on each wheel-drive unit |
| Wheel angle and transverse spacing: | Manually adjustable |
| Brakes: | 1 for each wheel |
| Hydraulic motors: | 1 for each wheel |
| Over-running clutches: | 1 for each wheel |
| Number of single wheel-drive units: | Depending on length of slipway |
| Wheel diameter: | Ø 434 mm (Foam filled) |
| Max. freewheel speed, inlet: | 0-240 m/min (0-7 knots) |
| Drive assist speed, in and out: | 0-25 m/min (0-0.8 knots) |
| Max. slipway slope angle: | Up to 12° |
| Max. payload for slipway: | Up to 12 tons |
| Max. load, each wheel: | 2 tons |
| Weight (each wheel-drive unit): | Approximately 420 kg |
Slipway and Stern Entry Systems with Quad Wheel-Drive Units
PALFINGER's hydraulically powered, semi-automatic Slipway System consists of several wheel-drive units (quad units) in two (or multiple) rows that rotate on axes to automatically adapt the slipway to the hull shape of a daughter craft during launch and recovery operations.
A daughter craft can engage the slipways at a range of speeds, up to seven knots higher than the speed of the mother vessel with some systems. When a boat enters the slipway, the overrunning clutches allow free rotation of the wheels in the recovery direction until the boat speed and wheel-drive speeds match.
At that point, the hydraulically powered wheel-drive units take over under single-operator control and dock the daughter craft safely inside the slipway. End stoppers automatically set the craft in parking and stowage positions and engage failsafe brakes on the wheel-drives.
Max. Sea State for Slipway Operations
The structural strength of the system is high and is normally not the limiting factor. Test and operational use of PALFINGER Slipway Systems have been performed in Sea States above seven with the mother vessel steaming ahead at low speed.
Safe operations at high Sea States are highly dependent on:
- Mother vessel heading and speed
- Mother vessel responsiveness (RAO Profile)
- Waves and wind pattern
- Boat driver’s skills
Technical Data
| Wheel-drive unit configuration: | 4 wheels on each wheel-drive unit |
| Brakes: | 1 for each wheel |
| Hydraulic motors: | 1 for each wheel |
| Over-running clutches: | 1 for each wheel |
| Number of quad wheel-drive units: | Depending on length of slipway |
| Length of quad wheel-drive units: | 1.526 mm |
| Width of quad wheel-drive units: | 960 mm |
| Wheel diameter: | Ø 600 mm |
| Wheel-drive units tilt mechanism: | 2x bearing arrangement |
| Wheel-drive unit tilt range: | +/- 20° |
| Max. freewheel speed, inlet: | 0-240 m/min (0-7 knots) |
| Max. freewheel speed, outlet: | 0-35 m/min (0-1.1 knots) |
| Drive assist speed, in and out: | 0-25 m/min (0-0.8 knots) |
| Max. depth for installation: | 2 meter below water surface |
| Max. load, each wheel: | 4 tons |
| Weight (each wheel-drive unit): | Approximately 725 kg |
Offshore Pedestal Cranes
High-Risk Operation Features for Wire Luffing Lattice Boom Cranes
PALFINGER’s offshore cranes can be equipped with additional features designed for high‑risk operations. These features are specifically tailored for cranes used in applications where the consequences of potential failures are significant.
One of the major operational risks is a boom fall. In such an event, it is difficult to predict where the boom and load will land. This risk can be effectively minimized by using PALFINGER’s double luffing system, which ensures that a failure in one of the winches or wire ropes will not result in a boom fall or load drop – even under full load and in the most demanding conditions. The system provides exceptional reliability without requiring additional components compared to a conventional luffing system.
Wire Luffing Lattice Boom Crane
Modularized Offshore Crane System
PALFINGER has developed a modular wire‑luffing lattice boom crane system that enables individual configuration of one of the most essential offshore lifting solutions. The customization options range from the cabin design to the luffing winch and beyond.
In addition to the flexibility of adapting quickly to specific customer requirements, this scalable, modular system offers numerous other advantages. A standardized manufacturing and assembly platform ensures consistently high product quality while facilitating efficient maintenance throughout the crane’s lifecycle.
Modularization Options:
- Standard offshore cabin or high‑performance cabin
- Electro‑hydraulic, diesel‑hydraulic, or fully hydraulic drive system
- Maintenance access via stairs or ladders
- Main winch system or auxiliary winch system
- Available with remote operation capability
- Boom length: minimum 36 m, maximum 60 m
- Luffing winch for standard or redundant luffing system with dual winches
Winterization
Marine and offshore cranes from PALFINGER deliver outstanding performance even under the toughest environmental conditions.
For operations in extremely cold climates, PALFINGER has developed a range of innovative solutions that ensure safe and reliable performance at temperatures as low as -50 °C. All designs comply with the regulations of DNV, BV, LRS, ABS, and other relevant classification societies.
Features:
- Fully insulated and heated lightweight housing that protects sensitive components
- Heat tracing for components located in exposed areas
- Specially designed, heated operator cabin with extra insulation
- Heated gangways, stairs, ladders, and railings
- Special hydraulic oil and grease formulated for cold climates
- Heavy-duty components designed to withstand ice removal
- Structural designs that minimize excessive ice build-up
Travelling Cranes with Additional Features
High-Risk Operation Features for Travelling Cranes
PALFINGER’s offshore cranes can be equipped with additional features designed for high-risk operations.
These features are specifically engineered for applications where the consequences of potential failures are critical.
PALFINGER offers fully redundant hoisting systems that ensure continuous safe operation – even in the event of a component or wire failure – without causing any uncontrolled load movement.
Thanks to their advanced control systems and robust design, the cranes also prevent unintended movements of the boom, bridge, or trolley.
General Technical Specifications
| Standards: | DNV-ST-358 Ed. Sept 2017 (Jul 2022) Offshore Gangways DNV-ST-378 Ed. Jul 2019 (Oct 2021) Offshore and Platform Lifting Appliances |
| Sea state: | Sea state 5 * Hs = 2.5 meters * *Deck motion depending on deck position and vessel RAO |
| Deck motions: | Roll: ± 6° Pitch: ± 6° Heave: Up to 4 meters Period: T = 6-12 seconds |
| Personnel transfer time: | ~60 seconds |
Maximum wind speed: | 20 m/s in operation 63 m/s in parked (sea fastened) position |
| Operating temperature: | Minimum -20°C Maximum +45°C |
| Approx. accuracy: | ~10 cm |
| Slewing range: | ± 200° |
| Maximum number of persons in basket: | 600 kg at 24 meters (corresponding to 6 persons including operator) |
| Cargo lift capacity: | 1,000 kg at 24 meters |
| Power requirements: | 2 x 75 kW at 400 VAC 2 x 87 kW at 440 VAC |
| E supply: | Main power: 440 VAC / 60 Hz or 400 VAC / 50 Hz Auxiliary power: 230 VAC / 60 Hz or 230 VAC / 50 Hz |
| Weight: | Mobile unit: 27.5 tons (incl. weight of HPU), 28.7 tons with oil Fixed installed unit: 17 tons (excl. HPU); Weight of HPU approx. 5.9 tons (dry weight), 7.5 tons (with oil) |
| Dimensions: | Mobile unit: 40' x 10' x 8' HQ container Transport mode: 40' x 10' x 8' HQ container Fixed installed unit footprint: 2,400 mm x 3,600 mm (8' x 12') |
HARD- & SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
HARDWARE
Lightweight and secure transport system
Original PALFINGER premium radio remote control system
High performance notebook
Latest Virtual Reality Technology
Accessories, e.g. lightweight tripods and desinfectant
Updates over the web make sure that the latest content is always available.
SOFTWARE
PALFINGER original loader crane models
Different high-resolution scenarios, close to reality
Various loads, load attachments and crane accessories
Remotely updateable content
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Service Contracts Offerings
In Service Contracts, our CONNECTED plus+ offering can be added to PURE and PERFORM or is seamlessly included in PRO and PRIME. You choose what best suits your needs.
| PURE | PERFORM | PRO | PRIME | |
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| Oil Maintenance |  | | | |
| Regular Service |  | | | |
| Legal Inspection* | | | | |
| CONNECTED plus+ ** |  | | | |
| Repair Service | | | | |
| Wear parts Service | | | | |
| Monthly Maintenance | | | | |
*Legal inspection subject to country specific laws. WANT A WORLD OF NO SURPRISES? | ||||
CONNECTED plus+ Packages
| CONNECTED | CONNECTED PLUS+ | |
|---|---|---|
| With telematics data | | |
| Fleet Overview on one single, coherent information platform | | |
| Technical Documentation | | |
| Equipment grouping for company organization | | |
| Service & Maintenance reminder based on operation hours | | |
| Live Machine operating data & status information | (periodical) | (real time) |
| Valuable usage insights based on operational LIVE data | | |
| Data interface to external fleet managment systems (AEMP 2.0) | | |
| Jobplanner (with side view) | | |
| Standard Not available | ||
PALFINGER Factory in Lengau/ PALFINGER World
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Available times: Work days from 9:00 until 15:00
Located 45 minutes from the city of Salzburg, it is here that you will experience the ‘birth’ of the crane. We welcome our guests to our ‘PALFINGER World’. We will guide you through the various stages of production and assembly. During this part of our guided tour we will visit our production halls, our apprenticeship training centre, profile production, KTL coating plant, and assembly halls for cranes 12 - 78 MT. A detailed tour that will take you ‘behind the scenes’ of crane production and assembly, offering you insight into the world of crane technology.
Awakening enthusiasm!
PALFINGER WORLD TOUR
PALFINGER World / Lengau
Duration: approximately 1,5 hours
Available times: Work days from 9:00 until 15:00
The interactive PALFINGER WORLD presents a comprehensive picture of the company. Learn about the impressive history of the family business, discover the variety of products, marvel at the worldwide network and get to know the employees behind PALFINGER. Your personal tour guide will guide you through the three levels of the PALFINGER WORLD, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, 3D cinema, crane models and virtual reality stations, these are just some of the highlights that you can experience here.
Get to know the PALFINGER universe!
Epsilon Tour
EPSILON Factory Elsbethen
Duration: approximately 1,5 hours
Available times: Work days from 9:00 until 15:00
The EPSILON assembly plant is located in Elsbethen, on the Southern side of Salzburg . In contrast to the PALFINGER truck loading cranes, the main application area for EPSILON cranes is in the forestry and recycling sector. The tour at Epsilon will take you through the assembly hall, where you can follow all the steps from the articulated arm pre-assembly to the crane assembly, and finally crane testing.
An exciting tour that gives you an insight into the production of timber and recycling cranes.
Köstendorf Tour
PALFINGER Factory in Köstendorf
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Available times: Work days from 9:00 until 14:00
Located approximately 25 minutes from the city of Salzburg, the "Köstendorf tour" will lead you through the assembly of a variety of diverse PALFINGER products. With optimism and innovation we look forward to the future. It is here in Köstendorf Competence and Innovation centre where PALFINGER engineers are permanently designing and innovating*. In Köstendorf you will see the assembly of larger truck mounted cranes from 80 - 200 MT. In addition we offer you a brief glance into construction of railway system technology as well as the assembly of our truck mounted fork lifts.
Expanding into the future!
* This area is not visited during the tour!
Demo Center Tour
PALFINGER Demo Center in Salzburg
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Available times: Work days from 9:00 until 15:00
Visit our demo and training center in the picturesque city of Salzburg. This tour takes approximately one hour and provides insight into the world of PALFINGER and various products, including operation of a KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE, FORKLIFT and AERIAL PLATFORM. Join our trained PALtour guides while taking control into your own hands, and experience operating the box mounted BM forklift with remote control, take a look over the city of Salzburg from a higher perspective, and feel the smoothness and precision of operating a PALFINGER crane.
A taste for more!
Online Factory Tour
Duration: approximately 50 Minutes
Available times: Workdays from 8:00 to 16:00
You can now also take part in an online factory tour at PALFINGER. A guide gives you exclusive insights into production via video stream and gives information and interesting facts about the PALFINGER brand.Take the opportunity to look around our virtual reception area in advance. Here the link: https://palfinger-oft2021.flave.world/public-login
If you are interested in an online factory tour, please contact the FACTORY TOUR team frontoffice-world@palfinger.com.
Combi Tour
Your individual tour combination
Duration: 1 hour to ...
Available times: Work days from 09:00 until ...
Choose your own tour combination to suit your individual requirements. Select any of our factory locations and create your own tailor-made tour. Whether you choose to visit the demo center and afterwards the factory in Lengau or you start in Lengau and combine it with the Köstendorf tour, please feel free to discuss your personal tour choice with us, and we will arrange it accordingly. Please note that the starting times are to be discussed prior to booking your choice of Combi-tour, due to varied time allocations for different factory locations.
Nothing is impossible!
Brands Acquired by PALFINGER MARINE
- Harding
- Harding Safety
- Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM)
- Bergen Group Dreggen
- Ned-Deck Marine
- Fast RSQ
- Watercraft
- Viking Marine
- Waterman
- Noreq
- NoreqFender
- NoreqActa
- PALFINGER NEPTUNE
- Fiskars
- Bjorke Batbyggeri
- Davit-Company
- Georg Eide Sønner AS
- MASECO
- Edgewater Machine & Fabricators Inc
- Watercraft America
- William Mills Marine
- Schat Davits Ltd
- Schat-Davit Company
- Schat Watercraft Group
- LAR
- Mulder & Rijke
- Beiyang Boatbuilding Co.
- Schat-Harding
- Acta
- Davit Systems Holland (DSH)
- SEC
Anton Graf - Oral History
Walter Bliem - Oral History
Steve Lloyd - Oral History
Rupert Reischl - Oral History
Natasa & Andrej Rustja - Oral History
Sherif Azer - Oral History
Christa Metz - Oral History
Ruedi Sutter - Oral History
Jean-Guy Deom - Oral History
Johann & Günter Ebli - Oral History
Ursula Bahlali - Oral History
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field proven experience
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Reaching High: The Evolution Of The Loader Crane
Hydraulics as standard
1960s
Redefining something new: In 1959 Richard Palfinger presents his first loader crane with a stiff boom system. In 1964 Hubert Palfinger brings the first hydraulic loader crane onto the market with a significantly extended outreach. In 1968 PALFINGER starts small series production with the first exports to France and Switzerland.
Multifunctional workhorse
1970s
Progress at all levels: In 1971 a patent for hydraulic lifting moment regulation sets new standards in precision and performance, heralding a decade of technical progress. Numerous patents, from hydraulic lifting moment regulation to the mast planting grab and folding main boom, make the PALFINGER loader crane a multifunctional workhorse.
Double success
1980s
Who dares wins: With the Power-Link system, PALFINGER introduces a double lever arm system — both on the main boom and on the knuckle boom. A highly daring step because it is more expensive and complex than a crane without double lever arms because you need additional joints, journals and bearings. In the 1980s, the Power-Link system is a unique selling point. Today, the double lever arm system is standard on loader cranes all over the world.
Electronics on the rise
1990s
Electronics become a game changer: The introduction of PALTRONIC 100 in 1992 sees it replace previous overload systems and enable precise overload protection and precision crane control for the first time. Launched in 1998, Active Oscillation Suppression (AOS) dampens the natural vibrations of the loader crane and significantly improves precise control. The system immediately defines a new benchmark. Initially viewed with skepticism, electronics turn out to be a real game changer.
Green thinking has priority
2000s
It's the details that matter: PALFINGER uses new materials and coatings to increase the service life of the cranes. Cathodic dip painting (CDP), introduced in 2002, not only protects cranes from corrosion, but also keeps them looking good — a decisive factor when it comes to the high resale value of PALFINGER cranes. Following the development of PALTRONIC 50 and PALTRONIC 150, electronic control systems make operation easier, safer and more efficient.
The triumph of electronics continues
2010s
Sharpening profile: In 2011 PALFINGER increases safety during operation with the innovative HPSC (High Performance Stability Control) system. And at the same time ensures that operators can work much more comfortably than before. In 2012 PALFINGER introduces the P-Profile. The lightweight and particularly stiff boom system enables longer outreaches with significant weight reduction and energy savings as a result.
Connected thinking
2020s
Smartly connected as standard: Digitalization gains momentum. The “CONNECTED” IoT platform connects the FLEET MONITOR, OPERATOR MONITOR and Service Cockpit apps. This provides the technological basis for achieving greater efficiency, better predictability and more profitable operation with real-time data. Using SMART CONTROL, operators control the crane tip in all directions and can save crane positions using the memory position function. Since 2025, PALFINGER has even delivered a wide range of its equipment from the factory with a telematics module and the option to transfer data as standard — CONNECTED as a standard. This allows customers to take advantage of digital services directly.
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Safety In Every Dimension
“Safety in every dimension” is more than just a slogan: it’s a promise. No matter how demanding the task or challenging the environment, we ensure that our aerial work platforms offer operators unmatched safety and reliable performance. We are committed to innovation, combining advanced technology with robust, ergonomical design to develop lifting solutions that are about more than functionality – they elevate your day-to-day.
Operator Training
Operator Training from PALFINGER’s Railway Training Team supports safe and compliant use of our products, ensuring operators are capable of handling and using PALFINGER equipment as effectively as possible. These fully tailored training services cover relevant products and their specific characteristics, thereby improving both safety and machine availability.
Combining product specifics, specialist applications, and expertise gained through years of experience, our Operator Training services feature:
- Structured content aligned with each product’s configuration
- Trainers with extensive first-hand experience of professional operation
- A strong practical focus
- Integration with PALFINGER's Service and Self-Help apps – so that operators can access digital support and troubleshooting advice at any time
Service Training
Service Training from PALFINGER’s Railway Training Team provides in-depth insights into PALFINGER products, from hydraulic and electric systems to remote control solutions. These fully tailored training services cover relevant products and their specific characteristics, thereby improving both servicing efficiency and machine availability.
Combining product specifics, specialist applications, and expertise gained through years of experience, our Service Training services feature:
- Structured training sessions focused on relevant products
- Experienced trainers with extensive practical experience and direct connections to our Engineering and Service teams
- Modern training methods with a strong practical focus, hosted at our company-owned training center
- Comprehensive training supported by real PALFINGER products at our Demo Center – enabling hands-on maintenance and diagnostics training under realistic conditions
- Continuous learning programs that enable servicing staff to develop and expand their expertise
The right grab for every assignment
Clamshell buckets
Transform your crane into a versatile machine: the universal clamshell bucket is ideal for day-to-day digging and loading applications.
Timber grabs
Designed for positioning a variety of railway elements, the timber grab enables you to handle railway sleepers and short rails.
Orange peel grabs
PALFINGER offer a wide range of multifunctional, multi-arm grabs that are ideal for handling waste and scrap. We provide grabs with four, five or six areas, as well as with full-length arms, half-length arms, and arms with grab tips.
Bulk material grabs
Ideal for handling track ballast, construction rubble, and excavated earth, this robust grab type is suitable for both light and heavy-duty assignments.
Rail grabs
Our rail grabs are designed to pick up and position longer rails, especially in tricky layouts close to other rails – and are also suitable for handling sleepers.
Our workman baskets offer a number of key benefits:
- PALFINGER’s TÜV-tested systems comprising a crane and workman basket comply fully with the EN 280 standard
- Low dead weight permits maximum outreach
- Quick and ergonomic coupling thanks to the quick-change system
- If you anticipate that a workman basket may be needed for future projects, you can order your crane with the appropriate preparation already in place. This enables you to attach the workman basket whenever it is required. This quick and straightforward solution eliminates the need for costly modifications later on.
Servicing and maintenance
Regular servicing and inspections extend our products’ service life and support user safety. These activities also make it possible to identify damage and perform repairs as early as possible, which improves overall availability. PALFINGER offers a range of service contract packages to ensure seamless servicing and mainentance – but, if you encounter a repair backlog or servicing orders, our specialists are also available for specific servicing assignments. Get in touch to request a quote!
LOCAL SERVICES
Our expertly trained technicians can be deployed on site, equipped with all necessary technical and safety equipment.
MOBILE SERVICE
Looking for rapid on-site assistance? You can count on us. Our mobile workshops maintain an inventory of common spare parts at all times. This ensures we can deploy swiftly to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services.
SUPPORT HOTLINE
Our experienced telephone support is only a phone call away. Whether you have technical questions, need spare parts, or want to request documentation, the PALFINGER Railway team will be happy to help.
Mulchers
Mulchers remove vegetation along railway lines in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Three hydraulic functions – continuous rotation, slewing, and tilting – ensure that the attachments mounted on the manipulator are optimally aligned.
Benefits:
- Continuous rotation
- High lifting capacity
- Precise positioning
- Rapid switchover between attachments
Branch saws
Branch saws and shears cut through vegetation to maintain the clearance profile along railway lines, while the cabin offers optimized protection for the operator.
Benefits:
- Outstanding operator comfort
- Clean cutting
- High working speed
Snow blowers
Snow blowers fitted on the crane boom make it possible to clear surfaces and paths alongside the vehicle. Our compact, lightweight snow blower is ideal for tricky applications, such as clearing snow from station platforms.
Engineered to Deliver More
Operate with confidence
Comprehensive service solutions to maximize uptime and protect your investment
170+ certified sales and service partners across Europe
Source efficiently
Ready-built new and used units available on PALDRIVE
Build with flexibility
Flexible Body-building solutions – independent of drivetrain and chassis
Tailored concepts for industry-specific requirements
Global Service Competence
Solutions you can rely onPALFINGER provides complete marine service solutions to keep your deck equipment and lifesaving appliances performing at their best. With our global network of over 300 specially trained engineers, we deliver inspections, maintenance, refurbishments, and upgrades – plus spare parts for PALFINGER and OEM equipment, efficient repairs, and expert training programs. Our team ensures reliability, safety, and performance to keep your fleet running smoothly.
Service excellence at a glance:
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Refurbishments and Upgrades
- Spare Parts and Repair
- Agreements
- Training
- Industrial Services | Rope Access
- Hook Replacement
Environmental policy at EPSILON
Our company is underpinned by the forestry and recycling industries. With this in mind, sustainable business and environmental protection are anchored in our company principles. We aspire to achieve the highest quality standards and demonstrate innovation leadership – in our product development activities and in employees’ daily working environment. The aim of our environmental policy is to raise environmental awareness, either reducing resource consumption with each new development or, if consumption remains constant, by improving enhancing our products’ efficiency. Our development activities are always driven by a single, unalterable principle:
LIGHTER, LONGER, AND STRONGER!
We quantify this principle using the weight/reach/lifting capacity ratio (W [kg] / R [m] / L [kNm]). The lower this figure, the lower the raw material input – and the higher the maximum payload of the carrier truck. Whenever we release model updates, this ratio must be lower than in the previous model. If the ratio is the same, the update must at least offer an extended service life, longer maintenance intervals, or lower maintenance requirements.
We provide targeted training to equip our employees with the skills to handle resources responsibly and optimize delivery and shipping processes. This way, they actively contribute to creating a healthy working environment and protecting the world around them.
ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification
ISO 14001 defines the framework for an environmental management system that promotes continuous improvement of environmental performance. It aims to improve environmental protection, reduce environmental impacts, and implement environmental targets in line with economic and social requirements. Environmental protection and sustainability are firmly established at EPSILON: we meet the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard and constantly strive to better our environmental performance.
Facts & Figures
Fact 1
More than 200,000 loader cranes were manufactured by December 31, 2024
Fact 2
Around 3,500 differenct parts make up a PK 880 TEC loader crane.
Fact 3
It takes 12,000 hours to develop a large loader crane like the PK 880 TEC from engineering drawing to production.
Fact 4
There are now more than 100 different models of loader crane available.
Fact 5
The oldest loader crane is 61 years old.
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