SECTOR REPORT Ӏ LOADER CRANES
and safer crane operation.
"The design philosophy behind the structure of the crane is to deliver a balance between performance and overall installation flexibility, enabling customers to benefit from more payload on a wide assortment of truck installations, which are key elements for the users in this segment," says Stefano Brusa, director, Global Product Management Heavy & Superheavy Loader Cranes, Hiab.
COMPLETE CONTROL With the iQ.708 Hipro Hiab introduced its Syncronised Distance Control (SDC) function designed to help operators during complex operations. The SDC allows operators to automatically keep the load at a set distance from the crane’s tip while only having to operate the extension movements from the remote. This, says Hiab, reduces the
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Hipro – part of the new eX.Hipro range
need for operators to use multiple levers at the same time and so increases safety; this is particularly useful when handling loads that are farther and higher away from the operator, where visibility becomes the main obstacle to a safe movement. The iQ.708 Hipro also has a Load Stability System for vertical movements (LSS-V). This is designed to compensate for unintentionally excessive lever movement in vertical operations, while the Variable Stability Logic PLUS (VSL+) function optimises lifting capacity by monitoring the position and pressure of the stabiliser legs actively using the available load on the truck. These functions are
complemented by the CD4 remote control, claims Hiab, which provides operators with three large displays, haptic feedback for alerts and crane reactions, and personalised operator crane
settings. Hiab will take orders for the new crane in Q4 of 2024. Prior to the iQ.708 Hipro
release, in July, Hiab launched the eX.Hipro range which, it claims, provides energy savings of up to 30% thanks to new hydraulic systems. The range comprises: the eX.142 Hipro; eX.162 Hipro; eX.192 Hipro; and eX.232 Hipro – which are all available in different configurations. The eX.Hipro range has
pressure-compensated, load- sensing hydraulics which are optimised for high oil flow to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Hiab says this makes operations more efficient and environmentally-friendly, plus it’s quieter. The eX.Hipro is fully compatible with electric vehicles although, if installed with a diesel engine, its engine control with Dynamic RPM and Automatic Start/Stop functionality help enhance energy efficiency.
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