Hiab Trade Press Release Sustainability
Hiab launches HIAB ePTO 44 (Electric Power Take-Off)
06/10/2022
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 6 OCTOBER 2022 AT 10:00 AM EEST
Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches HIAB ePTO 44, the second generation Electric Power Take-Off, with a lower weight and longer battery life to provide emission-free power to loader cranes.
The second generation ePTO plug-in system offers more power and longer battery life with less weight than its predecessor and is an electric, emission-free, alternative to drawing power from the vehicle’s engine. This enables the crane operator to work with the engine switched off – quietly, and free from exhaust fumes.
When compared to diesel alternatives, electricity reduces energy costs by up to 90% and the ePTO 44 offers greater energy efficiency as it only delivers the required energy to move the crane. No energy is lost when idling. The operating hours of the vehicle are increased as the ePTO allows the crane to be operated with the truck engine switched off.
The setup consists of a battery, an electric motor, a hydraulic pump and a smart electronic control system, which is packaged on the truck chassis. The status of the ePTO 44 is visible in the CombiDrive4 remote control display or on a display mounted on the crane.
It is easy to use the ePTO 44 with any HIAB HiPro loader crane. The crane capacity is the same, and the trusted HIAB operational response is even enhanced. When the crane is not in use, the electric pump is automatically switched off to save energy and battery capacity and the ePTO 44 starts up again with the control lever. The crane is virtually silent, enabling safe communication and a greatly improved working environment for operators.
According to a delivery driver at the UK timber and builders’ merchant Lawsons: “From an operator’s point of view, using the crane is far less tiring. We’re not fatigued because we’re not working with the constant drone of the truck’s engine running all the time when we’re unloading. After a 10-hour shift, you really notice the noise difference. Working with the ePTO makes our environment a happier place.”
Working areas can also be extended due to zero emissions at the point of use so the crane can be operated in emission-restricted zones such as indoor and tunnel operations, urban areas, early morning or night-time deliveries or other areas where noise is a concern.
Overall the fully integrated ePTO 44 solution for HIAB cranes offers excellent driveability for a superior operator experience, while still offering the same lifting capacity as a conventional crane, all with fewer emissions.
Mattias Berglund, Director, Global Product Management, Special Applications and Digital Products, Hiab comments: “The new ePTO 44 raises the standard for battery-operated crane operation. The weight has been reduced and the power has been increased to provide greater, more sustainable loader crane performance while providing a safer and more comfortable working environment. All at a more competitive price.”
Further information:
Mattias Berglund, Director, Global Product Management, Special Applications and Digital Products, Loader Cranes Light & Medium, Hiab m +46 706 635 506, matthias.berglund@hiab.com
Nils Gjerstad, Senior Communication Manager, Hiab, m: +46 706 005 288, nils.gjerstad@hiab.com
About Hiab
Hiab is a leading provider of smart and sustainable load handling solutions. We are committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, and tail lifts under the ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO brands. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make load handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. www.hiab.com
Hiab is part of Cargotec Corporation. Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2021 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com