Hiab, part of Cargotec, introduced its latest forestry crane innovations to a wider market through its participation at the KWF exhibition in Rodin, Germany last month. 

The company launched the new Loglift 140Z and 150Z forestry cranes with several new features including Hydraulic Pilot Control and the SafetyPlus system as well as a new seat with better safety, ergonomics and visibility. The lifting capacity of the new crane series varies between 14 and 15 tonne-meter.

The latest cranes were launched while the Loglift and Jonsered forestry and recycling cranes celebrated their 50th and 55th anniversaries in the market.

At KWF, Hiab presented its trademarked HiVision 3D control system together with a simulator. 

HiVision is a revolutionary and unique system in the industry with cameras on top of the forestry crane. This enables one to see the working area and operate the crane from the truck cabin using VR goggles.

HiVision was first launched at a Bauma exhibition, where approximately 3,000 visitors tested the system and gave a very positive feedback.

Other products at the Hiab stand at KWF included Loglift F251 and Jonsered 1188S cranes as well as Loglift 125Z, which incorporates SmartBase for smooth handling, stability and low weight and a Hose Protection Link to guard against blows and sticking. In addition to the forestry cranes, the Hi-Cab cabin was showcased at KWF. This cabin with the industry’s highest visibility factor, Hi-Vis panoramic windows, offers five times more window than wall surface. It also includes an OPS-approved shockproof front door, protected under-cabin AC and ergonomic enhancements throughout the cabin.