JDL 2013 - 4
Palfinger

Palfinger showed several vehicles on their stand and on the demo area. First one at their stand was this nice Scania V8 Highline in 8x4 version. It belongs to Transports Metzger and is equiped with a Palfinger PK92002.SH in de H-version (9x hydraulic). The crane can reach up to 22,4 meters and can lift 2,65 tonnes there. A jib wasn't part of the order. The crane has 5 outriggers, where the one at the front was placed behind a nice cover. The installation has been done by Mathis that also delivered the demountable loading box. When this is taken of, the Scania can also be used as a tractor.

A remarkable truck for the french market is this 2nd vehicle on their stand, a 5-axled unit. These are not known to the French regulations and therefore have to drive with a special transport permit, otherwise they are stuck at the 32 tonnes limit. The Scania R560 10x4*6 will go to the company Chappe & Fontolive and is equiped with a heavy Palfinger PK150002 in G-version (8x extending), also without a jib. This crane will lift 4,8 tonnes at a distance of 18,8 meters. They have chosen a half-long daycab to keep enough room for the flatbed (that hasn't been installed yet).

This exhibition was the first oportunity for Palfinger to show the new PK 200002 L SH in France. Therefore Rachbauer's unit was brought here and was put to action at the demo area. The base crane is de G-version, it extends 8x and lifts 3,95 tonnes at 25,4 meters. With the mounted PJ300LF jib that extends 7x it can reach up to 45 meters where it will lift 500 kg. The DAF CF85.510 8x4 is equiped with a front outrigger which gives the crane good lifting capacity in that direction aswell. The rear outrigger is stored in the subframe, it slides out and tilts down. Nice detail are the LED lights that are mounted on all the outriggers. The crane with subframe and 5 outriggers is delivered as 1 unit by Palfinger. The loading floor holds several additional pieces for the crane like heads with shives or a hook that can be used with the winch. During the demonstration with the container the possible negative angles of the crane and the jib where demonstrated.

Beside the DAF of Rachbauer stood this Volvo FMX 6x4 with a Palfinger PK42002-SH with a PJ080C jib. This crane lifts 430 kg at 30 meter. The Volvo tractor can also be equiped with the flatbed that stands behind it. In order to be stable to the front, a demountable ballastblock of 3,38 tonnes can be installed at the rear of the chassis.

At the stand they also showed this seperate crane, a PK65002-SH. It's a compact crane with an integrated oiltank.