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Palfinger Loader Cranes

The hydraulic knuckle boom crane is PALFINGER’s core product.

PALFINGER loader cranes are built to help you load and unload trucks and other vehicles quickly, safely, and efficiently. Known for their ease of operation, high cost-efficiency, and versatility, these cranes are trusted across New Zealand’s toughest industries — from construction and transport logistics to emergency services, waste management, and infrastructure maintenance.

With over 100 models available globally and a proven track record as the world market leader, PALFINGER offers cranes to suit every lifting challenge. In New Zealand, our range includes everything from compact units for utes and light trucks to high-performance TEC series cranes with intelligent control systems, long outreach, and advanced lifting capability.

Optional accessories like rope winches, rotators, grippers, and crane forks make it easy to adapt your crane for a wide range of specialist tasks. Whether you’re building, servicing, shifting, or maintaining — PALFINGER has the crane to keep your business moving.

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PC 1500 Compact

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PC 2700 Compact

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PC 3800 Compact

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PK 4200 High Performance

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PK 5.001 SLD 1

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PK 5.501 SLD 5

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 7.001 SLD 1 crane

PK 7.001 SLD 1

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 8.501 SLD 1 crane

PK 8.501 SLD 1

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 245 TEC crane

PK 245 TEC

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 365 TEC crane

PK 365 TEC

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 370 TEC crane

PK 370 TEC

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PK 22002-EH High Performance

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PK 26002-EH High Performance

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 33002 EH high-performance crane

PK 33002-EH High Performance

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 35002 TEC5 crane

PK 35002 TEC5

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 37002 TEC7 crane

PK 37002 TEC7

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PK 11.001 SLD 1

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PK 12.501 SLD 5

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PK 17.001 SLD 1

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PK 19.001 SLD 5

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 480 TEC crane

PK 480 TEC

Palfinger PK 580 TEC crane

PK 580 TEC

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PK 1050 TEC

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 41002 EH high-performance crane

PK 41002-EH High Performance

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 42002 SH high-performance crane

PK 42002 SH High Performance

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 45002 TEC5 crane

PK 45002 TEC5

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PK 48002 TEC7

Thumbnail of Palfinger PK 53002 SH high-performance crane

PK 53002 SH High Performance

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PK 58002 TEC7

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PK 63002 EH High Performance

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PK 65002 SH High Performance

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New Equipment For P-profile Cranes

Tec Installation Tips

PALFINGER has added two more useful component helpers to its equipment portfolio. The new Installation Tips were specially developed for heavy-duty Loader Cranes with P-Profile and score with their maximum load capacity of up to 20 tons.

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Leveling Assistant

The Leveling Assistant supports the crane operator during the stabilizing process by leveling the vehicle efficiently with just o ne lever movement on the PALcom P7 Radio Remote Control.

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Memory Position

Save up to 4 crane positions with the Memory Position and return to them again and again with only 2 levers. 

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Smart Control

With Smart Control, the operator of a TEC crane turns hard work into smart work and can control a horizontal or vertical movement of the crane tip with only one lever. The intuitive control of the tip allows a diagonal movement as well as any curve by combining both directions. 

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P-Fold

P-Fold is a PALFINGER assistance system. It makes folding and unfolding an easy job for the operator. The P-Fold system also works in combination with the innovative RTC (Rope Tension Control). Both systems perfectly support the crane’s set-up processes and thus reduce set-up times to a minimum.

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SRC

The SRC (Synchronised Rope Control) system maintains a constant distance between the pulley head and the hook block. This advantage is particularly valuable in terms of ease of use for the operator. Moreover, the efficiency of any operation is noticeably improved.

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RTC

The new RTC (Rope Tension Control) system is an automatic rope tensioning device that helps to fold and unfold the crane. This is a further innovation from PALFINGER that will significantly shorten the set-up time.

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HPSC-Plus LOAD

PALFINGER has further developed the proved stability system HPSC and offers application oriented additional functions in a modular system. One of the modules of this HPSC-Plus concept is HPSC-Plus LOAD. It reacts to the loading condition of the truck and calculates on the basis of the inclination the maximum load limit suitable for the respective situation.

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Operator Pool

BE PART OF OUR “OPERATOR POOL”

First-hand experience is key! Join the Operator Pool to share your feedback and experiences. With your input we can better tailor the future development of our products and services according to your needs.

The diversified voices of our customers are important for PALFINGER.

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#ONTHEJOB: Powerful In Operation

All over the world, experienced crane operators are successfully operating their PALFINGER loader cranes and performing more than excellent every day. See for yourself what our loader cranes can achieve even under the most difficult conditions!

#ONTHEJOB #TEAMPALFINGER

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