The Flexibility of Knuckle Boom Cranes

Meister Solution's knuckle boom cranes provide significant advantages over conventional telescopic cranes or standard mobile construction cranes, particularly in challenging urban environments like inner-city sites or high-density built-up areas. Here, restricted traffic flow, narrow streets, or limited workspace often prevent full stabilizer deployment—meaning cranes might only extend outriggers on one side, partially, or not at all—which can compromise stability and operational flexibility.

To address these constraints, our knuckle boom cranes are equipped with the advanced Palfinger High-Performance Stability Control (HPSC) system. This proportional technology continuously recalculates the safe working range in real-time based on outrigger sensor data, allowing fully variable stabilization positions tailored to any site condition. The result is maximum safety and efficiency, often eliminating the need for extensive traffic management permits, road closures, or complex arrangements, saving time and costs on projects.

Operators benefit from intuitive remote controls that enable optimal positioning for clear visibility of the load and surrounding obstacles, enhancing precision and safety. The knuckle boom's superior motion geometry stands out, featuring a 15° up-tilt on the upper boom and 25° up-tilt on the fly jib, which allows seamless crane work under low canopies, inside buildings, or over obstacles—even at significant heights. When needed, the luffing fly jib transforms into a tower crane configuration, delivering an impressive 20m horizontal outreach up to 30m in height, with all movements possible under full load.

Additionally, the integrated workman basket includes automatic leveling for personnel lifts, reaching up to 50m working height with a lateral range exceeding 45m. This versatility makes knuckle boom cranes ideal for diverse applications, from maintenance tasks in confined spaces to high-reach construction projects, ensuring reliable performance where traditional cranes fall short.