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HIAB’s premium knuckle boom cranes use cutting edge technology to maximize safety, performance and efficiency. Products are guaranteed to exceed expectations; handling the heaviest jobs, delivering fast loading cycles or carrying out delicate precision work. Smart solutions keep both operator and the working environment safe. All backed up by an unrivalled global service network geared to maximize uptime.
Industry needs in focus with HIAB
HIAB knuckle boom cranes lead the way with industry specific features and accessories that are adaptable to different environments and working conditions. Customise your knuckle boom crane to suit your construction, logistics, waste and recycling, or oil and gas business needs.
OPTIMIZE YOUR BUSINESS
HIAB knuckle boom cranes industry-leading innovation and durability optimize each working day. Precision accuracy and safety systems increase uptime, minimize damages to the equipment, and reduce risk liability.
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HIAB has your business covered
Tailor a HIAB knuckle boom crane to meet the specific demands of your industry. Choose from a wide selection of knuckle boom cranes to give you the flexibility to handle the heaviest loads safely and versatility to tackle the most complex tasks. From simple, yet effective manual driven models, all the way up to advanced controlled system units with intelligent functions, HIAB knuckle boom cranes have all of your business needs covered.
Lifting capacity range (Tm)
No job is too big or too small. Choose from HIAB’s complete knuckle boom crane range from the lightest loads all the way through to super heavy. Even loads of up to 100Tm can be lifted. No matter what weight range you work with, a HIAB will be up to the challenge.
CE / Non CE models
Remain compliant in whatever market you operate in with CE designed and compliant knuckle boom cranes. Or chose from a wide selection of equipment that is suitable for other global markets.
Manual / Remote controlled models
Provide flexibility and precision control to your workforce with knuckle boom crane models driven by remote control or manually driven systems. With an option to upgrade to a remote system later on, HIAB cranes will always work for you.
KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING
A HIAB is not just a piece of machinery, it is a crucial business partner - an investment in your future, with the latest technology onboard, to control your fleet, optimize workload and uptime. Always with safety as a priority. All covered by HIAB’s exceptional global service network.
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Knuckle boom cranes are our DNA
From the inventors of the knuckle boom crane, over 75 years of pioneering and innovating for the lifting sector.
1944 - Hydrauliska Industri Aktiebolaget (Hiab) was founded in Hudiksvall, Sweden by Eric Sundin and Einar Frisk
1947 - The HIAB 190 was launched into mass production - after improvements to the first crane prototype
1948 - Neighbouring Norway became the first export market
1952 - The orange colour is chosen for the cranes
1956 - The first hydraulic crane known as the Elephant hits new market sales
1960s - The first second boom JIB was introduced
1984 - Black becomes the new default color
1992 - Today’s backbone control system, SPACE, was launched
2015 - From this moment onwards the company introduces the most advanced functions like CTC, SAF and SAM
ISO standards
Meeting the toughest international standards
Today’s international standards are tougher than ever before - and meeting them takes commitment to excellence. When you choose Hiab, you have a partner that is globally certified and continually striving to meet increasingly higher standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The global environmental standard defines Hiab’s work with environmental performance. Minimising the environmental impact of our internal processes as well as the impact of our products is central to everything we do.
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Safety is our priority. Our practices are defined to ensure our employees have a healthy working environment while producing equipment that guarantees the same standards equipment operators.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Customer needs are fundamental to our quality management processes. We take a systematic approach, listening to customers which forms the basis for Hiab’s strategy and planning.
The HIAB two year warranty
HIAB knuckle boom cranes are built to last. Quality and longevity are assured, that’s why they come with a promise like no other. An industry leading two-year warranty for full peace of mind.
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