What is HIAB truck?

What is HIAB truck?

A “hiab” is a widely used term for truck crane; a crane that is mounted on a heavy, modified truck chassis. Hiab crane trucks are commonly used in the transport industry for the loading and unloading of freight, and in the construction industry for the movement of materials.

Where is HIAB made?

Hydrauliska Industri AB (HIAB) is a Swedish manufacturer of loader cranes, demountable container handlers, forestry cranes, truck-mounted forklifts and tail lifts.

Do you need a license to operate a HIAB in NZ?

To drive a mobile crane on a road, you must have a driver licence for the appropriate class and the relevant driver licence endorsement.

What is the biggest HIAB?

HIAB X-HiPro 1058
The HIAB X-HiPro 1058 is the biggest high-capacity truck-mounted crane yet. It has a host of new features that add value and profitability to your business: It’s faster, cleaner, more precise and more stable than ever – even in tight situations – with an unprecedented capacity, horizontal and vertical reach.

What does a Hiab driver do?

A HIAB driver is someone who loads, transports and offloads goods from a vehicle that has a lorry-mounted crane attached.

What is a Hiab delivery?

HIAB Delivery and Courier Service Particularly large and heavy consignments which need lifting use HIABs when forklifts aren’t available. In other words, a HIAB uses it’s own crane to load and unload heavy and oversized goods.

Who owns Hiab USA?

Hiab is part of Cargotec Corporation.

Is Hiab owned by Cargotec?

Cargotec corporation. Cargotec is a leading provider of cargo and load handling solutions with the goal of becoming the global leader in sustainable cargo flow. Cargotec’s business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor offer products and services that ensure our customers a continuous, reliable and sustainable performance.

How do I get a HIAB Licence in NZ?

You MUST have completed the pre-requisite course of 30072 (Demonstrate knowledge of Slinging Regular Loads) and hold this as a Units Standard, proof of this will be required in order to progress to 16617 or have significant experience within the industry, working with this equipment that can be validated via …

Do you need a certificate to operate a HIAB?

To operate it, you must hold what’s known as the HIAB Driver qualification or ALLMI Certificate which is issued by The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI). These training qualifications are usually delivered through training companies like Highway Logistics.

What is a Palfinger crane?

PALFINGER service cranes are the industry’s only E-coated telescopic crane. Our complete service crane range features Electric/Hydraulic and Hydraulic models up to 14,000 lbs. capacity. Pair a PALFINGER service crane with one of our PAL Pro mechanics truck crane bodies for the perfect service truck package.

How tall is a Hiab?

They can reach up to 17 metres (55 ft)