Power where it matters
Built for bulk lifting and heavy, awkward loads, HIAB heavy knuckle boom cranes prioritise power over outreach, so you get the lift where the work happens. Purpose built design delivers up to 10% more lifting power from the same steel structure, with Automatic Speed Control adding a further 10% in one smooth motion. Across the range you can spec 30.4 to 85.7 T-M, with max hydraulic reach from 7.9 to 22.2 m, or up to 32.1 m with jib configurations.
HIAB heavy knuckle boom cranes are built to keep heavy lift work moving, with purpose built structure design that delivers up to 10% more lifting power from the same steel. Automatic Speed Control adds a further 10% in one smooth motion, giving you extra capacity when you are working close to the limit.
Across the range, reach and jib options let you set the crane up for the way your sites actually run, from tight loading zones to longer placement distances. TRT helps you choose the right model and configuration, then backs it with support that keeps the crane earning.
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Built for heavy, bulky loads
These cranes are designed for bulk lifting where you need more power than outreach. That focus shows in the capacity spread and the model mix across the range.
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Up to 10% more lifting power
Get more lift from the same steel structure through purpose built design. It is a straight gain where it counts, on heavy work.
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Automatic Speed Control boost
Automatic Speed Control provides a stepless capacity increase, giving a further 10% in one smooth, continuous motion. It is built to help when the lift is right on the edge of the chart.
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Serious capacity across the range
Choose from 30.4 to 85.7 T-M across models, covering heavy lift needs without jumping to a bigger class too early. That gives fleet buyers room to match crane size to truck and task.
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Reach options with jib setups
Standard configurations run from 7.9 to 22.2 m max hydraulic reach, with jib configurations extending to 32.1 m. That helps when the load is clear but the drop point is not.
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Useful lift at full extension
Lift at max reach ranges from 920 to 7200 kg across standard configurations, depending on model. With jib configurations, lift at max reach ranges from 170 to 1860 kg, giving you reach options without guessing the numbers.
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Wide model and variant choice
The range spans HIAB X-HiPro 358 through to 1058 EP, with E and EP variants plus jib options on selected models. You can balance reach, lift, and truck integration without forcing a one size fit.
This range is built for bulk handling where lift power is the priority. Capacity spans 30.4 to 85.7 T-M, with lift at max reach from 920 to 7200 kg across standard configurations, so the crane stays useful when the boom is out on the job.
For access and placement, max hydraulic reach runs from 7.9 to 22.2 m, with jib configurations extending to 32.1 m. That gives you options for tight sites, long drops, and everything in between.
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Hiab heavy knuckle boom faqs
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What work is a HIAB heavy knuckle boom crane built for?
HIAB heavy knuckle boom cranes are built for bulk lifting and handling heavy, awkward loads where lift power matters more than maximum outreach.
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When should I add a jib?
Add a jib when you need extra placement reach or clearance over obstacles, and you can accept the lower lift capacity at maximum reach that comes with it.
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What does Automatic Speed Control actually do on the job?
Automatic Speed Control can provide a stepless capacity increase in one smooth motion, helping you maintain control when you are working close to the limit.
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How do I choose between E and EP models?
Choose based on how often you work close in versus out at radius, and what you need at full reach, because the variants change the reach and capacity balance.
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What truck details matter most for heavy knuckle boom specification?
Wheelbase, chassis rating, mounting position, stabiliser layout, and axle weights all affect stability, payload, and how much of the chart is usable.
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How do you avoid overspecing a heavy crane?
Use your real lift data, the heaviest load at the furthest working radius, then choose the smallest model that covers that lift with margin across your common sites.
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What is the difference between headline capacity and usable capacity?
Headline capacity is a rating, usable capacity is what you can lift safely at your actual radius and setup, which is why lift charts and site conditions matter.
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