19.09.2016
Palfinger launches 25m Light
Palfinger Platforms is launching the new 25 metre P 250BK telescopic boom lift at the IAA in Hanover later this week.
The new machine, part of what the company refers to as its Light Class, will be built in Germany and features an aluminium five section boom, articulating jib and platform, which it says not only makes it light, but also improves platform rigidity – "68 percent more rigid that previous models" - thanks to its thicker side walls, larger boom section profiles and the less tensile properties of aluminium. The lower weight allows the new platform to be mounted to a Euro 6 chassis, while remaining well within the 3.5 tonne weight limits with fuel, tools, driver and passenger.
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The new Palfinger P 250BK
The new machine is based on the 21 metre P 210BK and offers a class leading 16.5 metres of outreach, while the jib has 185 degrees of articulation, and below ground level reach. Platform capacity is 230kg, complete with 170 degrees of platform rotation. The company has also incorporated the premium outrigger system from its larger machines as standard, complete with auto-levelling, automated variable positioning and with axis ground clearance monitoring.
More details of this new machine will be announced later in the week.
Vertikal Comment
The IAA show will be interesting, in that both Palfinger and Ruthmann will show new 3.5 tonne 25 metre telescopic - plus jib – platforms. On the surface they look similar, but the Ruthmann has a high tensile four section steel boom, while the Palfinger has a five section aluminium boom and jib. One thing to look out for is overall machine length, while outreach is likely to be similar, and both feature 185 degrees of jib articulation.
See New Ruthmann is 25m
Look out for our show review and coverage.
Manufacturers are pushing steel boom manufacture to the limit with increased risks of buckling after slight damage and major repair costs. At least Palfinger have realised this by using aluminium.