Hiab knuckle boom crane

[cranetruck]

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Thanks Bjorn, its a little too light for me to read though.

Doesn't really apply to your crane, but since I posted the image...

 

[gimpyrobb]

Gimpy,
It's important to realize that only the crane is made by Hiab. All the rest, motor, hydraulics were put on by Tiffin. Hiab will help you with the crane part, Tiffin is who you will have to talk to about the rest. This is base on my limited experience with 2 months of crane ownership.

I do. I will be contacting them and Hiab about hose fittings. You had picked up 3 of the cranes, right?

 

[docfarmall]

I no a great hydro shop dont worry about those pits emery cloth and vasaline with fix that. Its not deep enough to worry about seen to many way worse out there workin. Remember down on the farm we fix it cheaper. Gotta keepem goin

 

[Speedwoble]

I do. I will be contacting them and Hiab about hose fittings. You had picked up 3 of the cranes, right?

Yes, I bought three 070A's. Sold one to MidnightDuramax. Have the other two running preparing to mount one on my deuce. These were converted with electronic solenoids and a wired remote vs the manual valves on the one you are looking at.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Thanks Doc, I figured you'd have a way around it!
Speed, I like the manual valves, I got used to them using my wrecker. I am getting kind excited.

 

[Rattlehead]

That is the exact same capacity/reach ratings as my Hiab, which is a "Speedloader Mod:550-2", manufactured in 1974. IIRC, Hiab told me that it weighs approx. 2400 lbs without the downriggers, so if you mount it on a trailer consider the tongue load (too much or worse, too little!). Mine is on a 5th wheel, so its not so critical. Makes the tractor ride like a Caddy!

 

[Rattlehead]

Another pic.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I thought you sold that! I looked through your thread when I was searching K-booms. Unlike your crane, mine seems to have 2 postioins to pin the main Cyl in. Seems that would adjust its height capability.

 

[Rattlehead]

Didn't sell it, just had not renewed my ad for a couple of months.

I see the 2 different pin locations now. Not sure of the benefit of going higher at that joint, it extends pretty far already. More reach would always be nice though!

 

[nk14zp]

Gimp did you get it? If so what are your plans for the forks and rotator?

 

[gimpyrobb]

I did not. The guy wasn't interested in selling it once I got there. He showed it to me but wasn't budging on price or willing to help load.

 

[Stonepicker1]

My plans on my Palfinger Knockleboom crane have changed, so I just listed in on another auction site. Someone will be happy.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Sold my knuckle boom crane in April. It was picked up this Friday and will be going up I-95 to MA soon.