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Stiff Boom Cranes

Reliable Performance for Every Operation

PALFINGER stiff boom cranes ensure safe, fast, and flexible material handling in any environment. From docks to fixed installations and harbors, they deliver dependable lifting power you can count on every day.

Low Maintenance, Long-Term Value

Built on a robust pedestal slewing design with hydraulic cylinder luffing, these cranes feature minimal complexity and maximum durability. Their straightforward architecture keeps maintenance low while ensuring consistent uptime.

Customized Strength for Every Requirement

With lifting moments from 141 to 30,000 kNm and a wide range of certifications and options, PALFINGER stiff boom cranes are engineered to meet your specific operational needs – combining optimized weight, high-quality components, and corrosion protection for lasting reliability.

Applications

Marine

PALFINGER stiff boom cranes for marine applications stand out with their exceptional weight-to-power ratio and slender design. With various additional features and options, they are ideal for operators on service vessels performing cargo, container, and hose handling tasks. Commonly used as service cranes, hose handling cranes, and container or cargo handling cranes, PALFINGER stiff boom cranes deliver reliable performance in docks, harbors, and on fixed installations.

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Offshore

PALFINGER MARINE stiff boom cranes for offshore applications are available with lifting moments of up to 30,000 kNm and can be customized to meet individual customer requirements. They can be delivered with a broad range of certifications and numerous optional features. Commonly used as shipboard cranes, ship-to-ship cranes, hose handling cranes, and provision cranes, they ensure safe and efficient lifting of hoses, cargo, and supplies on offshore vessels and oil rigs.

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Wind

PALFINGER stiff boom cranes for the wind industry ensure safe and efficient unloading of supply vessels and flexible material handling on transition pieces (TPs). Commonly used as platform cranes and substation cranes, they are customized to perform reliably in any sea state (SWH). With optional features that enhance functionality and safety, these cranes are the ideal choice for material handling, servicing, and managing various types of offshore equipment. Each stiff boom crane is designed according to specific customer requirements.

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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

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

Product Range

Crane TypeOutreach (m)Lifting Capacity (t)Lifting Moment (kNm)Total Moment (kNm)Pedestal Diameter (mm)Dead Weight (t)
PSM Range
PSM 200 6-163.5-0.9144-2102708852.7-3.2
PSM 400 6-165.6-1.7288-3364248853.2-3.7
PSM 600 6-2010-2.3460-60073710954.4-5.5
PSM 900 6-2014.2-3.2640-852103913255.9-7.0
PSM 1200 6-2419-3.5840-1140140914907.8-10.2
PSM 1500 7-2420.3-4.61104-1421176514909.2-11.3
PSM 1800 7-2425.6-5.41296-17922202177011.4-14.1
PSM 3000 2112.526253750177524.8
DK Range
DK220 27.52022004000180015.0
DK300 30.025.030005000206517.5
DK400 32.030.040006300205020.0
DK500 35.035.050008000224025.0
DK800 40.050.0800011500227145.0
DK1200 45.080.01200018000255085.0
DK1600 50.0100.016000340003166120.0
DK2500 50.0150.025000500004000180.0

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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