30.03.2017

Hiab delivers first HiVision

Hiab has delivered its very first crane equipped with HiVision virtual reality control system to a customer in Sweden.

The Loglift forestry crane incorporates four cameras on top of the crane structure, to provide the operator with a realistic 270 degree view. This enables the operator to remain in the truck cab while he carries out the lift with the remote controller. The first customer Ackestens Åkeri added the innovative new option to its latest crane - which is mounted on a Scania truck – after seeing a demonstration of a pre-production unit last year.

Company owner and founder Johan Ackesten said: "We have always been eager to try new things in our business. We were one of the first companies in this business in our area to buy a cab equipped forestry crane in the 1990s. When we saw and tested HiVision last year, it was quite obvious for us to go for this innovative solution. Also, my sons working with me in the company were very eager to acquire the next generation forestry crane."
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(L-R) Mattias and Johan Ackesten with the first crane equipped with Hiab's HiVision controls

"Climbing into the elevated cab especially in harsh weather conditions can be dangerous. There is no need to do that anymore. Also, our customers in the forest industry appreciate that we can load more timber when we save on the weight of the cab."

Martin Klyver of Hiab added: "We are very happy that customers have shown an interest and trust in the HiVision control system. We will continue the close cooperation also in the future in order to gain the customer's insight for further development."

Hiab says that further cranes with the HiVision option are scheduled to be delivered in Europe and Japan later this year.

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