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Knuckle Boom Cranes

Powerful Lifting with Maximum Flexibility

PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes are built to lift heavy loads even with the jib fully extended, offering exceptional flexibility for a wide range of lifting operations. Perfect for pipe and boat handling, they ensure safe and efficient loading, unloading, and material transfer in demanding marine environments.

Superior Control for Offshore Operations

Thanks to their outstanding radius flexibility and precise control, these cranes perform reliably during offshore lifting operations, even in higher sea states. Operators benefit from smooth, accurate movements that enhance both safety and efficiency at sea.

Compact Strength

Lightweight and compact in their parking position, PALFINGER MARINE knuckle boom cranes deliver powerful performance in limited spaces. With lifting moments from 130 to 30,000 kNm and numerous optional features, each crane is tailored to meet specific operational needs and customer requirements.

Applications

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Marine

PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes for marine applications are designed to move extremely heavy loads while their compact fold-down position leaves more space on deck. With precise control and stable performance, they are ideal for offshore lifting operations. Commonly used as provision cranes, service cranes, and container or cargo handling cranes, these versatile solutions are the preferred choice for reliable and efficient heavy lifting in all marine environments.

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Offshore

PALFINGER MARINE knuckle boom cranes are engineered to lift heavy loads with the jib fully extended, providing operators exceptional flexibility during lifting operations. Even under severe weather conditions and heavy seas, their precise control minimizes oscillating movements of suspended loads. Commonly used as deck cranes (shipboard), ship-to-ship cranes, pipe handling cranes, and boat handling cranes, they are the ideal solution for reliable offshore lifting on rigs, platforms, and vessels operating in higher sea states.

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Wind

PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes for the wind industry ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of supply vessels, as well as flexible material handling on offshore substations. Commonly used as substation cranes, they are customized to perform reliably in any sea state (SWH). With optional features that enhance safety and functionality, these cranes are designed in line with customer requirements and industry regulations.

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Special Developments

Winterization

We ensure reliable performance in extreme cold.

Winterization

Marine and offshore cranes from PALFINGER deliver outstanding performance even under the toughest environmental conditions.

For operations in extremely cold climates, PALFINGER has developed a range of innovative solutions that ensure safe and reliable performance at temperatures as low as -50 °C. All designs comply with the regulations of DNV, BV, LRS, ABS, and other relevant classification societies.

 

Features:

  • Fully insulated and heated lightweight housing that protects sensitive components
  • Heat tracing for components located in exposed areas
  • Specially designed, heated operator cabin with extra insulation
  • Heated gangways, stairs, ladders, and railings
  • Special hydraulic oil and grease formulated for cold climates
  • Heavy-duty components designed to withstand ice removal
  • Structural designs that minimize excessive ice build-up
Vessel at sea operating in extremely cold climate
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Features

Features

  • Hoisting capacity up to 100 metric tons
  • Jib radius up to 50 meters
  • Long-life surface treatment: corrosion protection
  • Operation from control platform on crane
  • Integrated electro hydraulic drive / HPU
  • Continuous slewing
  • Low / high temperature operations
  • Anti-collision system
Options

Options

  • Constant tensioning
  • Remote control/operator's cabin
  • Overload protection systems: MOPS, AOPS
  • Lifting of personnel – man-riding
  • External hydraulic power packs
  • Active Heave Compensation (AHC)
  • ATEX Zone 1 and 2 execution
  • Tugger winches
  • Spray metalizing
  • Different painting systems
  • Crane certification acc. to selected rules and regulations
Range

Product Range

Crane TypeOutreach (m)Lifting Capacity (t)Lifting Moment (kNm)Total Moment (kNm)Pedestal Diameter (mm)Dead Weight (t)
PKM Range
PKM 150 8.0-12.02.1-1.1132-1682678853.0-3.3
PKM 250 10.0-14.02.9-1.8242-2904378853.8-4.1
PKM 350 12.0-16.03.6-2.3370-43064410955.5-5.8
PKM 550 14.0-18.04.7-3.2573-660101713257.5-7.8
PKM 750 14.0-18.06.1-4.2749-8551316149010.3-11.1
PKM 1150 16.0-20.07.3-5.21040-11601904149011.8-12.5
PKM 1450 16.0-20.09.0-6.41268-14402185177014.8-15.6
PKM 700 T 21.02.55251245143012.5
PKM 1300 T 25.04.511252840169018.8
DKF Range
DKF 22027.53022004000180025.0
DKF 30030.030.030005000206527.5
DKF 40032.030.040006300205030.0
DKF 50035.035.050008000224035.0
DKF 80037.050.0800011500227155.0
DKF 120043.080.012000180002550100.0
DKF 160045.0100.016000340003166150.0
DKF 250050.0150.025000500004000220.0

Global Service Competence

Solutions you can rely on

PALFINGER provides complete marine service solutions to keep your deck equipment and lifesaving appliances performing at their best. With our global network of over 300 specially trained engineers, we deliver inspections, maintenance, refurbishments, and upgrades – plus spare parts for PALFINGER and OEM equipment, efficient repairs, and expert training programs. Our team ensures reliability, safety, and performance to keep your fleet running smoothly.

 

Service excellence at a glance:

  • Inspection and Maintenance
  • Refurbishments and Upgrades
  • Spare Parts and Repair
  • Agreements
  • Training
  • Industrial Services | Rope Access
  • Hook Replacement

 

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