Five reasons to choose the HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO

Choosing the right crane is an important decision, and while raw lifting performance is important, it’s crucial to find a solution that can help you to overcome your specific challenges while being flexible enough to handle any job site. More than anything else though, you need something you can trust, day after day. You need a colleague you can rely on. That’s where the HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO comes in.

Why should you choose the HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO? In simple terms, it offers heavy-duty performance in a lightweight, future-proof package, but it offers much more besides. Let’s explore some of the reasons why this crane is the ideal fit for your business.  

1. Innovation that boosts efficiency  

The size and performance of a crane are two key factors to look at in the purchase process. Often, the bigger the crane, the higher the lifting capacity. But a bigger crane also means less space for payloads, and less choice when it comes to which vehicles it can be installed on. 

The HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO is equipped with the V12-Power boom, which is designed to deliver an optimal payload-to-weight ratio. Its compact physical footprint ensures compatibility with a wide range of vehicles, and it also saves valuable space, allowing for increased payload capacity. The unique 12-sided boom profile provides durable, reliable performance and supports efficient, high-productivity operations. 

More than that, though, this crane features the SPACEevo control system technology. This is the brain inside the crane, and improves productivity, safety, and efficiency thanks to a combination of intuitive controls, advanced sensor-based safety systems, and optimized energy use. It’s also fully upgradeable, so it’s not just the ideal system for today, but also tomorrow. 

2. Engineering excellence 

A crane is only as good as the parts that power it. With our unflinching focus on making cranes of the highest quality, we pride ourselves on engineering parts and components that make a real difference to performance. The Olsbergs V200 hydraulic control valves are just one example of this, and they allow for extremely close control of valves regardless of flow forces, securing smooth and accurate operation. They are specifically designed for loader cranes, and we have been developing them for more than 40 years. 

To consistently secure the highest possible quality across all of our parts and components, we also use a 3D scanner which allows us to analyse everything we design and engineer in great detail.  

3. Flexible enough for any job 

The HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO delivers the flexibility and capability needed to handle the demands of any job site. It provides a vertical reach of 39 m, a horizontal reach of 35 m, an up-and-over capability of 25 m (using the crane’s vertical extension and horizontal jib) and a range capacity of 60–70 Tm.

A wide selection of jibs and extensions is available, meaning you can adapt the crane to meet your specific needs. Accessories such as pallet forks and brick grabs further broaden its application range, giving you the flexibility to handle a wide variety of load types with confidence. 

4. Built for operators 

For a crane to be able to perform at optimal levels, it needs to provide the operators with everything they need to get the job done. Systems need to be intuitive and clear, and safety is absolutely essential not just for the payload, but for the surrounding area and, most importantly, the people. 

The CombiDrive 4 remote control that comes with the HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO features all of this, and more. It weighs only 2.2 kg, making it easy to handle for long periods, while the 9.5-hour battery life ensures all-day reliability. It also features a high-resolution display, lights that improve readability in poor conditions, and sensors that track operator movements compared to where the crane is, helping improve safety on site. It’s even designed to be easy to use when wearing gloves, so the operators can put all their focus on the task at hand in the safest possible way. 

5. Boost your bottom line 

This space-efficient crane delivers an excellent performance-to-weight ratio, helping you make the most of your vehicle’s payload capacity, while its intelligent systems support smooth, consistent operation by adapting crane movements to the load and conditions, ensuring the job is carried out as efficiently and safely as possible. 

Together, these advantages add up to a meaningful boost in productivity and, ultimately, your bottom line. The result is a lower total cost of ownership and a crane that helps you achieve the optimal return on your investment.

This is a colleague you can rely on 

As a crane that offers heavy duty performance in a lightweight, future-proof package, and as one that offers the performance, reliability and flexibility you need, the HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO is a colleague you can rely on, even on the most challenging jobs. Get in touch to explore the full potential of this versatile crane.