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World Premiere at bauma 2025: The New PALFINGER PK 880 TEC Punches Above its Weight

07.04.2025

Advanced design, cutting-edge technology and peak precision: On the first day of bauma 2025, PALFINGER unveils the new PK 880 TEC loader crane that will become available for order in June. Its capabilities make the PK 880 TEC stand out from its performance class with its impressive lifting power. Smart assistance systems increase efficiency and operator comfort, while its sensitive control system ensures top precision.
 

“When designing the new PK 880 TEC, we focused on creating a solution that truly meets the needs of our customers – especially the operators who rely on our products every day. With its advanced design, innovative features and improved weight, the PK 880 TEC is perfectly suited for operation in confined spaces,” says Alexander Susanek, COO at PALFINGER. “Our TEC range for loader cranes now covers the 24- to 165-metertonne classes, further strengthening our position as the global market leader in this segment. And this is just the beginning – our pipeline is packed with exciting product innovations for various markets.”

Less weight, compact size, more power – this is the new PK 880 TEC loader crane. It combines first-class precision, maximum efficiency and extensive lifting power. At the same time, the crane's lightweight P-profile boom system provides lifting capacities above its class – this allows increased payload on the truck while remaining compact and space-saving. A newly developed lighting system further improves visibility. Two working lights on the crane plus two working lights on the fly jib spotlight the load while the working area is illuminated by additional LED strips under the boom.
 

Smart assistance systems: Enabling maximum efficiency

The assistance systems of the TEC range enable a whole new level of efficiency: Slewing Lock prevents slewing of the crane in restricted areas. It can be easily adjusted by the operator. Repeated lifting operations can be carried out faster and with greater precision due to the Memory Position that can store up to four coordinates. By using the Leveling Assistant, the PK 880 TEC can also save up to 80 percent of the leveling time through optimized setup and stabilization. The last two features add to the operator’s comfort.

PALFINGER CONNECTED plus+ simplifies daily operations and complex project planning. Operators and fleet managers can check the current device status at any time, while the entire team benefits from access to a shared database. One of the essential features of CONNECTED plus+ is the Job Planner: It optimizes the entire planning process and increases the safety and efficiency of lifting operations by taking the specific crane setup on the vehicle, the planned outrigger situation and lifting capacity data into account.

When using the PK 880 TEC, operators can choose between the P6 and P7 remote controls. The P7 is an existing high-end solution while the P6 serves as a lightweight alternative. Thanks to its compact design and ergonomic carrying belt system, the recently introduced P6 remote control is easy to use, while the integrated color display allows intuitive control, and the battery life of over 40 hours ensures uninterrupted operation.
 

Electrification: Powering new opportunities

The PK 880 TEC can additionally be equipped with the Electric Power Unit 40. This allows operators to seamlessly switch between diesel and electric power, extending working hours and enabling use in noise- or emission-sensitive areas. Also, with the Electric Power Unit, fleet managers can enhance the flexibility of their whole fleet with a single investment, because the unit can be used across several trucks.
 

bauma 2025: A loader crane for every challenge

From light to heavy-duty models, PALFINGER offers a broad and versatile loader crane portfolio, including the TEC, SH, EH and SLD ranges, tailored to each customer's needs. Under its motto “Go for Solution P”, PALFINGER is showcasing two additional loader cranes from its extensive range of lifting solutions at bauma 2025.

The PK 24.001 SLD 5 is available with the optional multifunction adapter (MFA). The new MFAs allow operators to switch between different equipment tools faster and more conveniently, making it easy to swap equipment such as workman baskets or grapples, which reduces complexity and saves time and money. By expanding the MFA's availability not only for the TEC Range with P profile, but now also to the SLD, EH and SH crane ranges with a hexagonal profile, PALFINGER enhances the power of its loader cranes and provides maximum flexibility for a wide variety of challenges.

The PK 53002 SH was specially developed for stress-free lifting. The BOOM RELEASE ASSIST takes care of operational safety and allows performance at the highest level by pre-tensioning the knuckle boom before moving the main boom. It also enables digital features and functions such as the Job Planner and offers valuable usage insights based on operational live data.

Product availability

In the EMEA region, the new PK 880 TEC will be available to order from summer 2025. PK 53002 SH and PK 24.001 SLD 5 are already available in EMEA.

Note for Editors

All bauma-related press materials from PALFINGER will be available at: PALFINGER bauma 2025 – Google Drive

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ABOUT PALFINGER AG

PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world’s leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,540 employees (without contract workers), 30 manufacturing sites and a worldwide, comprehensive sales and service network, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.

PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2024 achieved revenue of EUR 2.36 billion.

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