KNUCKLE BOOM LOADER CRANES Ӏ SECTOR REPORT
boom extensions rather than its predecessor’s eight. The nine extensions can give an outreach of 21.60m, and up to 33.30m with the L626 jib, and can do so without any increase in installation dimensions of the crane over the eight-extension version. The achievement, Fassi says,
is the result of a detailed study of space and the use of new structural components. The end result is compact and powerful and, once again, software is at the forefront of developments. The system-control software automatically manages load and stability parameters to give constant performance even at higher geometric outreach, as well as what Fassi describes as ‘unprecedented fluidity of motion’. The latest version has inherited
the features of the rest of the Techno range, first and foremost with the FX990 system-control software, Fassi’s most developed yet. A ‘digital brain’ coordinates every movement, serving as a management unit that handles dynamic load control and stability management; dual-Ethernet network connectivity delivers increased processing power. The system allows the crane to adapt to working conditions in real time. This, Fassi says, improves the stability, safety, and precision of every single movement. A distinctive feature of the
Techno range is the decagonal X-Design profile of the boom extensions. According to Fassi the shape allows an improved distribution of forces between the guide and the crossbeam reducing structural weight and increasing performance by up to 57% compared to traditional hexagonal profiles. It also allows access to the guides without dismantling the booms, which simplifies maintenance and reduces the length and cost of downtime.
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The F1750R.2.9 HXP Techno can be combined with the L626 hydraulic jib, designed to be used with a winch and semi-permanent pulleys. The system allows for full folding away with the cable installed, reducing set-up time and simplifying use. Fassi is not the only loader- crane maker to have a corporate makeover. Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands-headquartered crane manufacturer Hyva was acquired by German investment group Mutares in August. It is remaining publicly silent about their post-acquisition plans until details are finalised. And Italian loader crane
manufacturer PM was acquired by Tadano in January 2025. The acquisition of PM took place as part of Tadano’s broader acquisition of Manitex International. Through the transaction Tadano brought three Italian companies into its fold: PM, aerial platform maker Oil & Steel, and mini-crane specialist Valla. All three are now fully within the Tadano Group, significantly expanding its lifting equipment portfolio. This move, says Tadano, aligns
precisely with the company’s mid- term management plan, the goals of which are: to diversify within
the lifting sector; strengthen the global offering; and reduce market cyclicality. The Manitex acquisition, including PM’s cranes, supports this strategy in several ways. 'By combining engineering,
sales, and service expertise across Tadano and the former Manitex brands Tadano is better positioned to support customers’ lifting needs worldwide and accelerate innovation in multiple product categories,' says a spokesperson. The acquisition will complement
its existing product lines. Tadano has long produced straight-boom truck loader cranes in Japan, where it maintains more than 50% domestic market share, and has strong sales of the type in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. However, markets such as Europe and the Americas predominantly rely on knuckle boom cranes. And in Asia and the Middle East, both straight- boom and knuckle boom crane types already coexist. Customer preferences vary depending on application and sector. 'By integrating PM’s knuckle boom range Tadano can now offer both straight-boom and knuckle boom types, enabling it to serve the full spectrum of global customer preferences and to expand into previously underserved
Nine extensions
give the Fassi F1750R.2.9 HXP Techno a reach of 21 metres
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